Candle Burning Tips

Why does my candle burn unevenly to one side?

As you check the wick length, also be sure to check that the wick is centered.  If it leans to one side, the flame will melt the wax on one side of your candle and not the other.  To straighten the wick, gently push it with a knife until the wick is centered in the jar.  Plus this primes the wick for the next lighting and the wick doesn't dry out. 

Why is my soy candle leaving so much wax on the sides of the container?

A soy candle burning straight down the center, creating a tunnel, was not allowed to achieve a full melt pool on it's first burn. All-natural soy wax has a memory and if a soy candle is extinguished prior to allowing a full melt pool, all subsequent melt pools will not go past the first one.

To leave the least amount of wax on the sides of the container, go for the full melt pool on the first burn. Just remember to burn the candle for a minimum of one (1) hour for every inch of it's diameter to get it. All future burns should follow the first one's path.

Have a great Thursday!

Roberta(Robie) Waterworth

Aesthetic Candles

Candle Maker