First Candle Thoughts

[droidus]

I used soy wax in 8 oz jars.  After a few hours of burning, this is what it looks like.  Thoughts/suggestions appreciated, as this is my first batch!!

[droidus]

Also, how can I promote a more efficient burn, so the wax towards the edges will also burn?

[droidus]

*bump*

[GoldieMN]

If you let it keep burning, does it continue to tunnel all the way down?  Or do the sides start to catch up.  If it keeps tunneling, I would try one wick size up. 

Goldie

[TallTayl]

Tins get much hotter in the last third. Burn it to the end and judge then.

[droidus]

On 8/22/2017 at 10:07 PM, GoldieMN said:

If you let it keep burning, does it continue to tunnel all the way down?  Or do the sides start to catch up.  If it keeps tunneling, I would try one wick size up. 

Goldie

It tunnels all the way down.

What would be one wick size up?

[GoldieMN]

8 minutes ago, droidus said:

It tunnels all the way down.

What would be one wick size up?

Wicks come in different sizes.  I use Premier wicks.  If I use, say, a 765 wick and have tunneling, I would go up to a 770.  Here is one chart where you will see recommended sizes for different containers:  http://www.theflamingcandle.com/wick-guide/

Goldie