Care guide

Living with the flame

Trim the wick to about five millimetres before each light, and let the first burn reach the rim so the wax pools all the way across — it sets the rhythm for every burn after. Keep it out of draughts, away from anything that catches, and never leave a flame unattended. When the wax has had its life, warm water and a soft cloth bring the ceramic back; the matte body may deepen a little with time, which is character, not a flaw. After that the vessel is yours to keep — a small, glazed thing for whatever you like.