Candle & Soap Making/Candle Making

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Expert: - 3/29/2009


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I have tried to make a few candles for the coming Easter. However, one problem that I seem to have failed to resolve is that once the wax in the mold becomes dried, white foam emerges on the surface of the candle. How would I go about solving this problem?
Thank you for your advice.

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Hi there,

Boy, you have me stumped on this. I've never heard of a candle foaming. Although some soy wax can give you a white residue. What type of wax are you using? Are you using any kind of fragrance? Describe your process in which you made the candle in detail. Perhap then I can diagnose it a little better.

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