Karen Ov Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 Hi..New to candle making..Im just wondering why I can move my wicks a little , not up and down but just a little bit of movement to them ...and this us when the candles are not lit yet...is this normal and if not does anyone know why..Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 Not understanding what your saying? If your candle is already made and hardened, how could you possibly move the wick? Trappeur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 What kinds of wax? it is possible there are cavities / sinkholes under the surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Ov Posted April 7, 2019 Author Share Posted April 7, 2019 Hi..Thanks for responding..I am using soy wax 464 from a starter kit . I followed the directions and everything turned out great , except the wiggle room im getting from the wick . I really never noticed this in a purchased candle ...I just lit one a hour ago and seems to be fine..just curious why this happened to almost all of the candles i made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 Do you have a picture? I’m not totally understanding the wiggle. If the wick is able to move around the top it’s very likely there’s a cavity. It may have been shallow so when you lot it you didn’t notice. On your next candle poke around a little bit and you’ll feel where they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Ov Posted April 7, 2019 Author Share Posted April 7, 2019 Thanks for the help ..sending a picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesinflorida Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Not a good sign. I think it means the wax didn't cool properly, and I don't think it will burn properly all the way through. It might not matter for the first hour...but eventually it will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Poke around that wick with a tiny screwdriver or bamboo skewer. If it pushes with a little resistance then suddenly no resistance there’s definitely a sink hole/cavity around that wick. Cavities cause flares then sudden extinguishing of the candle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Ov Posted April 23, 2019 Author Share Posted April 23, 2019 Thanks for everyone's help. I will try cooling differently . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 You need to pour "very slowly" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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