Our 100% pure beeswax votive candles, like other traditional votives, are made to become molten and fill their container. To achieve the best results, burn inside a holder which fits the candle snugly (we recommend these). Using the proper votive candle holders, you can expect our beeswax votives to burn for about 12 hours each, making these hand-poured beeswax candles a great bang for your buck.Bluecorn&';s all-natural votive candles are also excellent for big celebrations where you want a lot of scattered candlelight suffusing the space with glow and the subtle scent of pure beeswax. Votives make great wedding candles, which is why we sell both votive candles and glass votive holders at such great bulk discounts. Features Burn time: 12+ hours (in a fitted votive candle holder) 100% pure, lightly filtered beeswax candles Cotton wick - no lead or metal Non-toxic, lead-free & hypoallergenic Handmade in Colorado since 1991 Dimensions & Care 1 5/8" top diameter, 1 3/8" bottom diameter, 1 3/4" height All votives should be burned in a votive candle holder just wide enough to fit the candle and no larger. Votives are designed to develop a molten pool which fills the container. Using too wide a container will allow the beeswax to spread out and go unburned, radically shortening the overall burn time. Check it out: When a votive candle is towards the end of its life (~1/2" left) let it burn till it goes out. This will lengthen the overall burn time and reduce or eliminate unburned wax left in your holder. Burned in this fashion in a snug candle holder, our votives often leave nothing but the wick clip - it&';s why they&';re a favorite amongst our most loyal customers! If you do have leftover beeswax in your holder after a burn, the easiest way to clean it is by filling the holder with boiling water and allowing the wax to melt, rise to the surface and cool for easy removal.