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common problems in candle making and solutions to solve them

common problems in candle making and solutions to solve them

In this article , we try to teach you common problems in candle making and solutions to solve them . So follow the guide to candle-making problems . When it comes to making hand-poured candles , there are many things you may encounter . This guide provides some of the most common issues and our suggested solutions to fix your problems .

Like most crafts , Making handmade candles is heavily influenced by trial and error . Experimenting with good methods , equipment , and tools from time to time will allow you to master the candle-making process .

Candle blistering

Candle blistering

Candle blistering is one of the most common issues in candles, and it means that the soy wax on the surface of your candle is swelling and blowing out of the candle .

One of the cases is due to the lowering of the quality of soy wax , and the main reason for this is the mixing of slack soy wax with light soy wax by the manufacturers , and also according to some people , the use of colored soil in soy wax causes this issue . But if the soy wax is good , blisters may occur , what is the reason ? One of the cases is to melt soy wax over a high flame in a short time . soy wax should be melted on low flame for 10 to 15 minutes .

Another thing happens when the soy wax is melted and you keep it on the flame for a long time, this factor also causes the soy wax to blister , and the last thing is that the temperature of the melted soy wax should not be more than 80 degrees Celsius .

Another thing happens when the soy wax is melted and you keep it on the flame for a long time . This factor also causes the soy wax to blister and reduces the beauty of your candles , especially on sculptural candles and container candles .

And the last thing is that The temperature of melted soy wax should not be more than 80 degrees Celsius .

Changing the shape and burning of the wick in an unusual way and it looks like a mushroom

Changing the shape and burning of the wick in an unusual way and it looks like a mushroom

Wick mold occurs when the wick becomes deformed and becomes burnt, so your candle wax can’t burn fast enough to keep pace with the wick you selected .

In other words, the consumption of wax has increased and this means that the wick begins to absorb wax , which causes the accumulation of carbon particles on the wick . The most common cause of wick fungus is related to the size of the wick you have chosen. Usually , a wick that is too large will send more wax to the flame than it can handle .

Fixing the mushroom wick problem is quite simple , all you have to do is cut the black part of the wick and straighten the wick normally . In order to completely prevent this occurrence , you should choose a smaller wick size .

The candle wick is not in the center

When it comes to making handmade candles , make sure the candle wick is in the center of the wick . Make sure the molten soy wax pool is good and uniform , provided you choose the right wick in advance . To ensure that your wick stays centered during the waxing process , we recommend using only wick-centering tools .

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Crystallization or bleaching of the candle

This phenomenon occurs naturally because it is a by-product of wax . Whitening is caused by the growth of small crystals that appear on the surface of the wax . Possible reasons include too much oil in the wax or rapid cooling of the wax .

Possible solutions include using a harder wax (crystalline or 1 percent soy wax) or using wax with a higher melting point and also allowing the wax to cool more slowly in the normal environment . So be sure to use high-quality soy wax , the maximum allowed oil for making candles is 3% . Do not use low-quality and cheap samples of 5% in making candles .

Spots or wet spots in the wax

Wet and earthy stains are caused by the wax not sticking to the glass in certain places , which looks like a wet stain . To avoid wet stains , make sure your glasses are thoroughly cleaned before use , heat the glasses before pouring the soy wax , try to lower the temperature of the wax to prevent it from sticking to the glass and try using additives such as canola wax to soften the wax , and as a solution, use a heater to heat the outside of the glasses and get rid of wet spots .

White lines , also called “skip lines” , can be caused by the container being too cold or the wax being too cold . The solutions to this problem are : heating the containers before pouring the soy wax or pouring the wax at a higher temperature .

Cracks and changes in the texture of candles are caused by the rapid cooling of the wax , usually , because the candle has cooled in a refrigerator or freezer or in a very cold environment . To prevent cracking , cool the wax at room temperature or in hot water at 30 degrees Celsius after pouring . The solution to fix this problem is to use a heater , reheat the outer surface of the glasses , and get rid of the cracks .

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