The Alchemist's Care Guide

The Golden Rules of Safety

• Burn within sight on a heat-resistant surface for no longer than 4 hours at a time.
• Keep away from pets, young adventurers, and all flammable objects.
• Discontinue use when 1/2" of wax remains to protect the glass vessel.

Wax Memory & The First Burn

Wax has a memory, much like an ancient spellbook. On your very first burn, you must let the candle stay lit until the melted wax pool reaches the absolute edges of the glass. If you extinguish the flame too soon, it will remember that smaller ring and "tunnel" straight down on future burns, wasting precious magic!

Tending the Flame (Wick Care)

Even the most powerful fire spells require focus. Before every lighting, trim your wick down to 1/4 inch. If you notice a little black "mushroom" shape forming at the tip of the wick between burns, simply snip it off. This keeps the flame steady, prevents dark soot from clouding your beautiful jar, and extends the life of your candle.

Rescuing a Tunneled Artifact

If you accidentally extinguished your flame too soon and your candle has tunneled, do not despair! You can craft a quick piece of "Mithril Armor" (regular aluminum foil). Wrap a strip of foil around the top edge of the glass, folding it slightly over the wax but leaving a hole in the center like a chimney for the wick. Light the flame and let it burn for an hour or two. The foil traps the heat, melting the hard wax ring and resetting the artifact's surface for a perfect burn.

Reusing Your Vessel

When only a quarter-inch of wax remains at the bottom, it is time to retire the flame. Pour hot (not boiling) water into the glass to float the remaining wax to the top. Once it cools and hardens, pop the wax disc out, wash the glass with warm soapy water, and behold! You have a new container for rolling dice, storing potion ingredients, or holding your favorite tavern brew.