Problem: My three-inch candle has an unattactive hole down the middle.
Solution: Be sure you burn the candle long enough to soften and melt the wax all the way out to the edges -- approximately one hour per inch of diameter -- in this case -- three hours.

Problem: My candles smoke excessively.
Solution: Smoking comes from the wick so you should trim it to 1/4 inch each time you light it.

Problem: I have wax all over my coffee table.
Solution: Either burn candles in jars or other heat-safe containers or make sure your base is large enough to accommodate any wax which may drip from your candle.

Problem: My candles burn too fast and unevenly.
Solution: Keep your candles out of drafts -- notice how your candles burn, especially when your air conditioner or furnace is on. If necessary, rotate candles periodically to minimize effects of air movement.

Problem: The colors of my candles fade.
Solution: Keep your candles out of direct sunlight.

Problem: I have a white spot on my bed stand where my candle was set.
Solution: Make sure your candles are set on heat-resistant surfaces. If your furniture has to be waxed or polished, you can be fairly sure it is NOT heat-resistant and any accumulated wax may react to the heat.

Problem: I am afraid my candles might be a fire hazard.
Solution: Make sure burning candles and/or lighting instruments (i.e. matches, butane lighters, etc.) are out of the reach of children and/or pets and that candles are set well away from flammable objects or materials.

Problem: I have a wax stain on my carpet and/or clothing.
Solution:
1. After the wax sets, break it up and remove as much as you can.
2. On carpet, using an iron wrapped in aluminum foil, iron the area with a folded paper towel over the wax.
3. On colorfast clothing, pour boiling water through the stain.