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Natural 100% Soy Wax Certified, clean fragrances 100% Cotton Wick Made in the USA Toxin-free and phthalate-free candle dyes Natural, Vegan & Cruelty-Free Color: Ivory (undyed) Diva: Width: 2.17' Inches; Height: 3.5' Inches Weight: 4.5 oz 1. Use a stable, heat-resistant surface to place the candle, preferably a candle holder designed for this purpose. The holder should be sturdy, heat-resistant, and large enough to catch any drips or melted wax. Remember to keep the candle away from anything that could catch fire, and never leave it unattended, especially around children or pets. 2. Please note that our candles are hand-poured, so some slight imperfections, air bubbles, and color variations may occur naturally. Additionally, the candles may have small white marks known as "frosting," which is a normal feature of pure soy wax. 3. To ensure safe burning, always keep the candle away from drafty areas and make sure it remains upright. Before lighting the candle, trim the wick to between 1/8" and 1/4" and center it. If the wick becomes too long or uncentered during burning, extinguish the candle, trim the wick, and re-center it. 4. We recommend not burning them for more than two hours at a time. Remember to keep the candle on a heat-safe plate or holder, away from anything combustible, and out of the reach of children or pets. Never leave a lit candle unattended.