Troubleshooting Beeswax Candles

Making beeswax candles is not too complicated but sometimes things can go wrong and you need to learn from that experience. Here's a list of problems and solutions that can help you out when things does indeed wrong and you need that little bit of extra information regarding candle making.

Cracking of Your Beeswax Candles

Possible Causes:

  • the candle wax was poured too hot
  • the candle cooled too fast or too much

Possible Solutions:

  • reduce the pour temperature of hte melted candle wax
  • allow the candle to cool slowly, at room temperature
  • do not put beeswax candles in freezer to cool

Beeswax Candles won't Release from the Candle Mold

Possible Causes:

  • the candle wax was poured too hot
  • the candle stuck to the candle mold

Possible Solutions:

  • reduce the pour temperature of hte candle wax; 150 to 160° F is recommended
  • place candle mold and candle in refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes
  • use silicone spray

Candle Mold Warp

Possible Causes:

  • the candle wax was poured too hot
  • the candle cooled unevenly

Possible Solutions:

  • reduce the pour temperature of the candle wax
  • avoid drafts in cooling area
  • use a room temperature water bath for more even cooling

Bloom - (Dusty Appearance on Surface of the Beeswax Candles)

Possible Causes:

  • a natural beeswax phenomena

Possible Solutions:

  • this cannot be eliminated permanently
  • rub the candle with soft cloth, or heat the candle gently with hair dryer or warm water to remove (temporarily)
  • when making beeswax candles, use a cold water bath or cool it in refrigerator to reduce or delay the appearance of bloom

Do click on the Troubleshooting Pillar Candles link and the Troubleshooting Novelty Candles link to check other problems and solutions associated with candle molding.

Do click on the Troubleshooting Taper Candles link to check the other candle dipping problems.