Burns about 2 hours (each). Cute and small, not a serious candle, but bright, fun and festive. * Burn control tab (tin at base that holds wick) ensures full burn. Pure cotton wick, no metals. * Highly filtered ivory beeswax burns consistently and completely (if burned continuously - may not burn fully if interrupted and re-lit) * Burn either out on a plate or contained in a holder, but always burn safely. * Beeswax makes nagative ions as it burns that clean the air of pollutants, irritants and toxins.