MaryAnnKacz Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 I have ghost marks on my ceilings where I have burned fragranced candles. Have to prime and paint. I know soy can still soot if not wicked and burned properly. Is it only fragranced candles that create soot? I would like to stick with wickless and tarts. Would the t-lites with tart burners create soot? Or should I just get an electric tart burner? I guess my question is, is it the flame that creates soot, or the fragrance and flame together? I guess I must have burned some poor quality candles in the last few years to get this soot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 It is the burning of the fuel that creates soot. I don't believe that a tart melted in an electric warmer will produce soot. I believe the soot comes from any conbustion- tea light, pillar, votive, etc. Janette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryAnnKacz Posted December 7, 2006 Author Share Posted December 7, 2006 So am I safe to assume an unscented t-lite should not produce soot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romasoy Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 Maybe as long as you don't add any additives to the wax and make sure the wick size is right. I don't make a lot of tea lites so maybe someone more seasoned in tea lites might give you a better answer.So am I safe to assume an unscented t-lite should not produce soot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinInOR Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 Wax is the fuel being burned - if you've got a flame, it has the possibility of producing soot whether or not it's scented. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Makin Momma Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 I burned white unscented t lites for a tart melter and the top of the melt was black. So yes t lites, even unscented, will soot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryAnnKacz Posted December 7, 2006 Author Share Posted December 7, 2006 I think I'll buy an electric tart warmer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in PA Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 I think I'll buy an electric tart warmer.LOL! there ya go!!! (Hate sooty ceilings!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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