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CraftyCreations
04-10-2006, 01:07 PM
I was wondering:
I make my own soy candles, and even though I follow all the tips and tricks, sometimes I still get candles that come out badly frosted (speckly, white look when the wax cools too fast)or with wet spots (That is when the wax pulls away from the jar as it cools). Do big companies like Mia Bellahave wet spots/frosting on their candles? Or is it just me?? I know that it in no way affects the burning/fragrance of the candle... but I am affraid some cusomters may not realize this... ??
Thanks!
-Sherri
I make my own soy candles, and even though I follow all the tips and tricks, sometimes I still get candles that come out badly frosted (speckly, white look when the wax cools too fast)or with wet spots (That is when the wax pulls away from the jar as it cools). Do big companies like Mia Bellahave wet spots/frosting on their candles? Or is it just me?? I know that it in no way affects the burning/fragrance of the candle... but I am affraid some cusomters may not realize this... ??
Thanks!
-Sherri
happymommy
04-10-2006, 01:26 PM
I have't seen it with Mia Bella. The look/texture of our wax, being a
vegetable blend is hard to describe. However, I did use to be with
Affordable Luxuries before they closed. Their soy candles did sometimes
have a frosted look. They also would often have "bubbles" in the top of
the candle. They used to have an info page explaining the details of
how soy burns, and that these small imperfections did not affect the
quality of the candle. Maybe you could do an FAQ pg to cover this,
and/or send it w/ your orders.
Good luck!
Jennifer
vegetable blend is hard to describe. However, I did use to be with
Affordable Luxuries before they closed. Their soy candles did sometimes
have a frosted look. They also would often have "bubbles" in the top of
the candle. They used to have an info page explaining the details of
how soy burns, and that these small imperfections did not affect the
quality of the candle. Maybe you could do an FAQ pg to cover this,
and/or send it w/ your orders.
Good luck!
Jennifer
