WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A JAM AND A JELLY? The difference between Jams & Jellies is really simple. A Jam utilizes the whole fruit or berry in the process (excluding pits and skins) and Jellies use only the juice of the fruit or berry. Jams contain bits of fruit and/or seeds while Jellies are smooth. WHAT DO YOU USE TO SWEETEN YOUR JAMS & JELLIES? We use only natural sugar to sweeten our products. We never let High Fructose Corn Syrup anywhere near our products. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SOY AND PARAFFIN WAXES? Soy wax is derived naturally from the soy bean plant making it a sustainable resource. Paraffin is derived from petroleum which is a non-sustainable resource. Soy wax gives a cleaner burn than paraffin which means less smoke and soot. Soy waxes hold fragrance really well and, I think, better than most petrol based waxes. Soy wax has a lower burn temperature than paraffin and tends to burn longer when properly maintained. WHAT IS THE WICK MADE OF? Our wicks are natural fiber. They are made with paper and cotton and coated in natural wax (i.e. not paraffin) When properly cared for they produce a great match for our soy wax. HOW SHOULD I CARE FOR MY CANDLE? First and foremost, never leave a burning candle unattended. Keep wick trimmed to 1/4 inch for the most efficient burning experience. Never burn for longer than 4 hours at a time. Cover your candle between burns to avoid scent evaporation. MY CANDLE/ WAX MELT HAS A FROSTED LOOK TO IT. WHY? This is an indication of your candle/melt being made of natural wax. We at Montana Jam & Candles don’t use color stabilizers as an additive to our products. Frosting is a natural occurrence and doesn’t affect the quality or performance of your candle in any way. Frosting is very common in 100% natural waxes and it is caused by the wax recrystallizing. Enjoy the added character :)