{"id":46919,"date":"2022-11-10T14:00:22","date_gmt":"2022-11-10T14:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/?p=46919"},"modified":"2025-01-14T11:34:15","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T11:34:15","slug":"candle-making-faqs-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/guides\/5-burning-faqs-candle-making-edition","title":{"rendered":"5 Burning FAQ’s- Candle Making Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"

Festive<\/a> candle making<\/a> is in full swing,\u00a0which means it’s time to relax with glowing\u00a0candles and\u00a0comforting\u00a0fragrances.<\/p>\n

With the busy season and\u00a0cooler months on the\u00a0way, there are lots of burning questions<\/a> which arise around the process of creating candles.
\nFrom frosting appearances on wax to working out how much wax is needed for a new candle<\/a> container, we have covered our top 5 candle making FAQ’s (frequently asked questions).<\/p>\n

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A frosting appearance is caused by small crystal growth within the wax which often occurs with changes in temperature.<\/div>\n

It does not affect the burn performance of the candle and is a common occurrence within candle making.<\/p>\n

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Wet spots occur when the wax pulls away from the container once cured, creating a pocket of air. It does not effect the burning of a candle, just the appearance.<\/p>\n

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Testing the hot and cold scent throw with different fragrance loads will help with achieving\u00a0the right level of scent for you.<\/p>\n

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A flickering flame often occurs when the candle wick is too large.
\nWe recommend testing a variety of wicks to see which suits your container and wax combination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Working out how much wax you will need for a container can be tricky, using this method will give you an idea on what to get started with. It is best to pour your wax with\u00a0a 1cm gap from the top of the container.<\/p>\n

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Want to read more frequently asked questions? Discover our FAQ<\/a> page with more tips<\/a> for candle making.<\/p>\n