Expert: Neecie - 11/28/2006

Question
I just started making candles.One problem is when the wax hardens, it pulls away from the glass near the bottom. I didnt get any instructions with the kit, I went by what they had on the side of the box. Thanks for any help or advice.

Answer
Randy,
It can be difficult to diagnose what is happening to your candle not knowing what type of wax your using, at what temperatures you are pouring at,etc. There are many types of wax that's available on the market today. Some may require you to add your color, and fragrance at a certain temp and then pour at another temp. However, my first inkling is to say that you could be pouring your wax at a too hot of a temperature. What is happening is delamination. Delamination is also called "wet spots".  This appears on a candle in a container and it looks like there is wetness in the candle.  It actually isn't wet at all, it's an optical illusion that is happening.  The wax has pulled away from the glass.  Secondly, you may need to allow your candles to slow cool. What this means is that you may want to put your candles into a styro foam type cooler and let them set for a couple of days. In every starter kit I have ever sold, I've always included detailed instructions with it.  I would contact the company from which you purchase this kit and ask if there were supposed to be any type of instructions with the kit or if there is a candle tech support to help.