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Troubleshooting Tips for Pillar CandlesCandle collapses on one side? If your candle collapses on one side it’s more than likely that you didn’t poke relief holes around the wick as the candle cooled. As the wax cools it contracts which makes the candle appear to pull inward. |
Next time remember to poke your relief holes or try encouraging the wick to release itself from the wax in order for the wax, as it shrinks, to pull away from the wick instead of the outside wall of the candle.
Is your wick drowning?
If the wick is drowning and won’t stay alight then your wick is probably too small so try using a larger one. Another possible reason is that you may have used a dye that contains pigments which will cause your wick to become clogged.
Please note though, that you should ensure that you only use dyes that contain pigments when you are overdipping.
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