Color: Heron Each 18" candle has a 7/8" standard base. Each candle is dipped 35 times for a superior depth of color, and pairs are joined by a braided cotton wick for the cleanest burn. Made of high grade paraffin wax in the United States. Candle Care: Always trim your wick to 1/4" before candle is lit each time to avoid any soot Burn candle so wax pool reaches the jar edge each time to prevent wax tunneling Burn candle no more than 4 hours at a time Keep candle away from fans, open windows, hot surfaces, children, pets Never leave a burning candle unattended *To prevent fire or damage to surfaces please follow the candle care instructions on the National Candle Association website