boogieluv Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 In my 3"+ straight-sided tumblers, the flame always changes about midway down the container. Is this to be expected even with the "right" wick? Deal breakers for me are excessively tall, flickering, and sooty flames but what about the ones that may sputter a little, bob about and/or burn sideways even with a nice 1/4"+ deep MP. Is that to be expected or is it a sign of over- or under-wicking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 To me, a sideways flame indicates air movement in the direction of the flame bending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 To me, a sideways flame indicates air movement in the direction of the flame bending.This is what I was going to say. Is your AC or Heater on? Do you have windows open where there is a breeze? Also as a candle burns down, and the oxygen gets thinner in the jar the flame can create it's own air movement as well. To me when it does this and none of the other factors are present, that indicates I may have an over-wicked candle. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravens Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Do you happen to have a picture of that? Is your wick centered straight? As Old Glory and Jcandleattic posted, it probably is air circulation. Move the candle to a different location, away from drafts, and see what happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogieluv Posted October 6, 2014 Author Share Posted October 6, 2014 No drafts. The other flames I just lit are steady. I guess its back to the drawing board! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 No drafts. The other flames I just lit are steady. I guess its back to the drawing board!Isn't testing fun?!?!? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogieluv Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 lol.This only feeds my OCD tendencies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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