I would say if you put a wick in it expect people to burn it. So it's always wise when making candles that you test them for burning, even if the majority of people out there would use them for decorations. Because you just never know. I just look at what I would do, and I KNOW I would burn it. That's what I bought candles for, no matter how "pretty" they were. I figured I could always go buy another "pretty" one! I'm sorry, I guess I should READ what you write before I try to answer.. Yes, people burn these, and if they are made correctly they burn very well. Hope, this answers your question as my first answer really didn't. lol