Problems Making Candles: Easy Tips To Make It Work
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Do you enjoy making candles at home but run into problems along the way? Here are a few common problems and some easy solutions.
Air Bubbles. You might need to heat your wax to a hotter temperature or try pouring your wax slower. If this doesn’t work then you may need to let the wax cool more slowly (don’t put it in the fridge or on a window sill to make it cool faster).
Candle Sticking To The Container. Try rubbing a little bit of vegetable oil on the inside of your container before you pour in your wax. It should come out easier this way.
Indention In The Middle. This is unavoidable because wax will naturally contract as it cools. Wait until your candle has completely cooled and then warm up some more wax and fill in the hole.
Crack In Your Candle. This usually happens because the candle was cooled too quickly. Allow the candle to cool at room temperature. Never put it in the refrigerator or freezer.
Too Much Smoke. If there is a lot of smoke when you burn your candle then chances are you’ve used too much oil. You may also want to try to trim your wick down to 1/4 of an inch.
Too Much Flame. Trim your wick down. If your flame is too small then you may need a larger wick.
I hope these easy tips are helpful in solving your candle making problems. Remember that practice makes perfect so continue to perfect your craft by making candles and using different techniques.
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