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Here are some tips on the probable cause of some of the problems you may encounter in the making and use of your candles
Candle will not release from mould
Insufficient stearin added. The amount is normally between 5% and 10% of the weight of wax depending on the type of wax you are using. Candle topped up over the original level allowing the wax to fill the cavity created by cooling and contraction.
Insufficient contraction due to cooling too slowly.
Soapy appearance - Too much stearin
Bubbles of air on surface - Wax poured too quickly
Top of candle blemished or dirty - Dirt in wax and/or mould
Cracks in candle - Candle too cold when topped up
Mould leaking
Wick hole not sealed properly.
Base not secured fully to tube ( pillar moulds).
Two parts of mould not secured (ball moulds).
Mould cracked
A dripping candle is caused by draughts, wax too soft , wick too narrow
Spluttering is caused by water in wick or around it
Drowning wick wick too narrow, wax too soft, wick is loose and not firmly embedded in candle
Crater burned by wick is too small wax too hard, wick too narrow
Candle smokes wick is too large or there was a draught
Wick will not burn mould seal or water on wick
Candle drips wax too soft, draughts
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