Sculptedmoon

Thank you so much for your replies everyone.  They were very helpful!

Thank you so much for your reply, TallTayl - it is appreciated!

15 minutes ago, Laura C said:

I'm not positive but from the photos it just looks like they are made with Palm wax. Palm wax usually has that crystallization look to it, nothing wrong with it, just it's characteristic. Did you ask them what type of wax they used?

Thank you so much for your answer, it is appreciated! In the description it stated high quality paraffin with a lead free wick.  That's it. 

Greetings~

I hope someone can help me.  I'm a mixed media artist/maker and I paint on glass encased candles.  As of late I have been painting on sanctuary candles or otherwise known as prayer candles - these are supposed to be 7 day candles.. I used to get my candles from a great US wholesale company, but due to a divorce (that's the reason they gave), they closed.  So I found another  US wholesaler and made a semi-large order.  They didn't offer samples, but they had (what seemed to be independent)good reviews online.  I got my order Saturday and all, and I mean all, of the candles have some sort or a white frosting on them, as well as air hole and tunneling.  I'm kind of beside myself.  The description of the candles stated they were paraffin with lead free wick.  I can't comment as to how long they will burn as I'm only on one full day so far of the second candle I lit to test.  The first candle I lit, however, tunneled immediately and the wick was buried in wax.  I could not relight it no matter what.  I have attached pictures and I hope you professionals can give me an idea of what happened to these candles.  All candles I have previously bought from the other company were smooth as glass with uniform, rich color.  Thanks so much for your time, it is vert appreciated as I have to contact the company tomorrow to try and get a refund. -Merry