
It's Cool to Care (For Your Candle)
A candle topper for smooth, even burns with no tunneling.
61% longer burn 🔥
20% more wax used 🕯
The Reality of Candle Tunneling
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Wasted Wax
Tunneling ruins candles and shortens their burn time, leaving wax and money behind.
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Messy Fixes
DIY hacks are clunky, time-intensive, and unattractive.
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Not Designed for You
Existing solutions don’t fit every candle and sacrifice style for function.

When Good Candles Go Bad
Real Candle Tunneling Photos from the Community

When Good Candles Go Bad
Tunneling documented by candle lovers

When Good Candles Go Bad
Tunneling documented by candle lovers

When Good Candles Go Bad
Tunneling documented by candle lovers
The Better Way to Burn: Evenly Candle Topper
Candles that last longer
Evenly is a reusable topper that distributes the heat evenly across your candle. That means more evenings of hosting your friends or self-care without wasting wax.
Stronger scents
Evenly improves scent throw because more wax melts and fills your space with fragrance.
Less time managing candles
Light your candle and relax, no hacks or candle babysitting needed.
Aesthetic, always
No ugly foil cones, no unused wax obscuring the sides of the candle's vessel, just chic candles that look as good as they smell.
Evenly | Burn As-Is | DIY Hacks | Traditional Toppers | |
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Candle Longevity How long your candle lasts |
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Even Burn When the candle melts all the way to the edges instead of tunneling down the middle |
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Aesthetic Appeal How your candle looks while it burns |
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Ease of Use How simple it is to use the solution |
From Tinfoil Hacks to Evenly: My Candle Care Story
Hi, I'm Olivia - a mechanical engineer turned product manager turned candle-obsessed founder.
I've always cared for my candles the "right" way: trimming the wick, first burn for hours, no drafts...and yet they still tunneled. My last resort? Wrapping the jar in tin foil, which left my carefully curated home vibe - complete with a luxe (read: not cheap) candle - looking more like a middle school science project.
I searched for solutions, but everything looked like something my grandma would use. So I made one myself.
FAQs
What is candle tunneling?
Candle tunneling happens when only the center of the candle melts while the sides stay solid. This creates a “tunnel” of wasted wax and shortens your candle’s burn time.
Why does candle tunneling happen?
The two main causes are:
- First burn mistakes: if you don’t let your candle burn to the edges the first time, the wax develops a “memory” and keeps tunneling.
- Wick too small: sometimes the wick just isn’t strong enough to melt the wax all the way across.
Learn more about candle tunneling
How do I fix a tunneling candle?
People try hacks like the aluminum foil method or the hair dryer method to reset the wax, but they’re messy and time-consuming. Evenly is designed to fix this issue easily - just place it on your candle and enjoy an even burn, no hacks required. See how the different candle tunneling fixes compare.
How do I prevent candle tunneling in the first place?
Follow the “first burn rule”: burn your candle for at least one hour per inch of diameter (so a 3" candle = ~3 hours). Trim your wick to ¼ inch before each light and keep candles away from drafts. With Evenly, you get a full melt pool in under 30 minutes, without the hassle.
Does Evenly work on all candles?
Yes! The Evenly topper is designed with a universal fit that works on most jar sizes and vessel shapes, without hiding the candle or ruining the aesthetic.
Is tunneling really that bad?
Yes - tunneling means you’re literally throwing away money in wasted wax. It also kills the vibe: the flame gets weaker, scent throw is reduced, and your luxury candle starts looking sad. Evenly solves that, so you get the most out of every candle you burn.
How long will my candles last with Evenly?
Because you get a full wax pool, you’ll use more of the wax you paid for. That means longer burn time, stronger scent throw, and better value out of every candle.
Be the first to know when we launch
Join the waitlist for the Evenly Candle Topper - designed to fix candle tunneling and wasted wax.

Candles deserve their best burn
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