Why does my candle look like cottage cheese?

If your candle looks like cottage cheese, you've either added too much fragrance or overheated it. You can create a finished look by heat gunning the top or using a hair dryer that has a heated feature. Sometimes I pour a little layer of new wax on top to seal it in if there's space in the jar!

Why does my candle look curdled?

Always ensure, that the first pour is hard enough to leave a finger mark in the soy wax, before completing the second pour. Otherwise, the heat of the new soy wax will cause the semi set soy wax from the first pour to come up to the surface of your soy candle. This causes a lumpy curdled effect.

Why is my candle wax chunky?

Clumpy, Wet Wax

Soy wax is a natural product, and may vary slightly from batch to batch. Sometimes you will get oily flakes that clump together and sometimes they will be very dry and crisp. When the wax is clumpy or oily it is usually due to the outside temperature or higher oil content in the wax.

Why does my soy candle look like cottage cheese?

The melt pool cools and solidifies slowly. There is some variation in the rate at which the individual wax molecules solidify based on factors like distance from the glass. That inconsistency is what causes the rough appearance that you see.

Why do my candles look chalky?

High temperatures change the chemical state of the soy wax, causing variations in the moisture content and texture of the wax as it cools. This state change can lead to "frosting" (white spots) as the wax cools.

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Why does my candle look frosty?

What can cause Frosting? Frosting is actually a unique and natural effect of using vegetable waxes, especially soy. The wax is trying to return back to its natural form and as a result it begins to crystallize. It doesn't affect the performance of the candle in any way and also means your wax is 100% natural.

How do you get white residue off candles?

Candle Making Terminology: What Is Frosting In Candle Making? Frosting is the white stuff that appears on waxes that contain soy wax. You can use a heat gun or blow dryer to re-melt the surface and give it a smoother finish.

What happens if you put too much fragrance oil in a candle?

Add too much fragrance: Using more fragrance oil does not always guarantee a stronger scent throw. Each wax has a recommended fragrance oil load and going beyond that limit can cause the fragrance oil to separate from the wax which could be a potential fire hazard (not to mention the ugly "gooey" spots it can create).

Why is my candle not smooth after burning?

It's not caused by anything in your process - it happens when the rate of cooling is inconsistent and unfortunately, it's difficult to control once the candle has been lit and then extinguished. Sometimes it will dry with the rough, uneven surface and sometimes it will dry smooth as glass.

What happens if you overheat wax?

A heating solution that heats wax evenly will ensure even mixing during this process. Prevents overheating. Overheating can also cause discoloration—along with cracking, poor fragrance throw, poor glass adhesion, frosting, and rough tops—ultimately creating a weakened product.

Why am I getting sinkholes in my candles?

Sinkholes occur naturally from the process of the wax setting up. As wax is heated to melt it into liquid form, the wax expands literally taking up more space as it changes form from solid to liquid.

Why do my homemade candles dip in the middle?

The problem of 'why do homemade candles sink in the middle' has a relatively simple answer and an even simpler fix. Wax sinks when it sets because as the wax cools, it slowly contracts and can leave what I refer to as 'sink holes' in the middle of your candles, but can also present as sunken dips around the wick.

How do you fix crater candles?

Cover the top of the candle with aluminum foil. Cut a small opening (around 1-inch) in the center of the aluminum foil. Remove the aluminum foil, light the wick, then place the foil cover back on. Allow the candle to burn for a few hours until the top surface of wax has completely melted and smoothed over.

What temp should I pour soy wax?

Pouring Candles - Make sure that the container is at room temperature or slightly warmer. The wax should be poured into the container while it is 120 - 165 F to reduce cracking and speed up the cure time of the wax.

How many drops of essential oil do you put in a candle?

We recommend using 30 to 40 drops of essential oils for a single eight-ounce candle. Remember that soy and beeswax aren't known for their ability to throw scent. If you're concerned that your candle will be too strong, start with 30 drops.

How many drops of fragrance do you put in a candle?

A: The industry standard is considered 0.5 ounce of fragrance per pound of wax. For double-scenting, you would use 1 ounce of fragrance per pound of wax. For triple-scenting your candles you can use 1.5 ounces of fragrance per pound of wax. Make sure to confirm the wax you are using will hold that much fragrance.

What temperature do you add essential oils to soy wax?

Melt the wax until it reaches around 125 degrees F. Remove from heat and add your essential oils. It's going to take quite a bit to make the scent stick, and I learned that it holds scent best when you add EOs once the wax hits 110 degrees F.

Is it OK to light a dusty candle?

The dirtier the candle, the more work to clean it. But when the candle color shows up on the cotton ball instead of dirt color, you're done. If the candle is just dusty, a light pass with the cotton ball is sufficient to remove the dust. Clean candles infrequently so you don't damage the wax.

What wax does not cause frosting?

Natural vs Unnatural Candles

It also occurs in other wax types too, like palm wax. Paraffin wax is a mostly inert substance with a more stable crystalline structure to lessen the effects of polymorphism. You're much less likely to combat frosting in paraffin wax.

How do you stop frosting?

How do you prevent sinkholes?

The combination of gravity, loss of buoyancy and water pressure can activate a collapse. By keeping water tables high, water conservation rules and drought restrictions are tools to help prevent sinkholes from occurring.

How do you fix a sinkhole?