WICKS should be kept trimmed between burnings to 1/8 to 1/4 inch Mason Jar Candles and Co. candles are hand poured from 100% soy wax. Our scented soy wax candles have no additional additives. As the customer, you are getting exactly what you bought. We offer custom candles that make the perfect gift candle. 4 oz Candles = Due to their small size, the 4 oz candle is best for small areas such as a bathroom, breakfast nook or perhaps work desk. They will not fill a large area due to their small wax pool. They are also nice as gifts. Message us for discounts on large orders. At Mason Jar Candles & Co. you get the product you thought you bought. Our mom was straight up, you got what you saw and we are no different. Each of our mason jar candles are homemade in small batches so that they are given the proper care they deserve. Each fragrance oil comes from one of the best companies in the business because we care about our customers and the products they receive. Our candles are built with the same ideals that our parents instilled in us from a young age. If you want people to think of you as the best, then you must be the best and at Mason Jar Candles & Co. we know this to be true. The burn time for each of our candles are listed below. Many candle companies give the longest burn time that has been tested. We give the time on the lower end of our results. Longer burn times is just another bonus of soy wax candles. 4 oz candle burn time is approximately ~20 hours 8 oz candle burn time is approximately ~40 hours. 16 oz candle burn time is approximately ~75 hours. If you would like a large quantity or would like to customize your order for a special event send us an email at alex@masonjarcandlesco.com! We would love to help out with your special day!