7 Candle Making Problems, Causes AND Tips For How To Fix Them

In my candle making career, I have run into more candle making problems I can count. Issue like poor scent/hot throw, smoke and soot, wet spots/jar adhesion issues, wick mushrooms, ugly candles, and so on. Over time you learn to identify the causes of those problems, what to look for, and some ways to fix those issues. This video, meant for new beginner candle makers as well as intermediate candle makers struggling with a specific issue, is meant to highlight some of the most common candle making problems, what causes them, and some tips on how to fix them. Info, links, and discounts on the Reidea accessories: Long Neck Arc Candle Lighter: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GYGKJRX 20% Off code: REIDEA1137 Rose Gold Electronic Candle Lighter with Battery Power Indicator: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PFZJXM8 Only $6.99 now channel special Champagne Gold Electronic Candle Lighter with Battery Power Indicator: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LM7318B 20% Off Code: REIDEA1060A 3 in 1 Candle Accessory Set: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NQXZHSG Cooking torch lighter with protection base: www.amazon.com/dp/B09NZY4M7G 💡Email newsletter signup for future candle making tips, resources, new content, etc. Would love to have you: https://blacktiebarnworkshop.ck.page/ 🧧//Useful Resources/Services: CraftyBase (Inventory, Recipe, Expense, and Order Tracking): https://craftybase.com/?rfsn=3998285.284c79&ref=blacktiebarn CraftyBase Overview video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLvsQeqC-zo&t=1s Canva: https://partner.canva.com/5bmaR2 Scent is King: https://youtu.be/s80lKpuFmQo Candle Testing: https://youtu.be/pHNaamEw0As 👩🏾🤝👩🏼FIND ME: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blacktiebarn Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecandlemakingworkshop YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/blacktiebarncandleco Website: https://www.blacktiebarn.com 🧰//LINKS TO COMMON OR HELPFUL CANDLE MAKING SUPPLIES (Great for those getting started!!) Wick Holders and Clips:https://nordencandlesupply.com?sca_ref=1972485.DlZFh8FQu5 Custom Labels, Stickers, and Tape: https://www.stickermule.com/unlock?ref_id=6984104701&utm_medium=link&utm_source=invite Shipping Label Printer (Rollo): https://amzn.to/3b8Lqlk Shipping Label Pack (Rollo): https://amzn.to/3xhmKzW Shipping Label Roll Holder (Rollo): https://amzn.to/2Ts33qF Thermometer 1: https://amzn.to/2ZrkvuD Thermometer 2: https://amzn.to/3qyg6lt Thermometer 3: https://amzn.to/2OJocJX Thermometer 4: https://amzn.to/3pyel6B Respirator Mask: https://amzn.to/3reMwCw Color Wheel (for mixing dyes): https://amzn.to/3pdrUcj Wooden Stirring Spoons: https://amzn.to/39mUumz Plastic Stirring Spoons: https://amzn.to/2VcsYQk Infrared Thermometer: https://amzn.to/3q93rG4 Heat Gun (Variable temp settings): https://amzn.to/2JjvDoz Economical Scale: https://amzn.to/33oLWYs Economical Scale: https://amzn.to/36cDcGI Economical Scale: https://amzn.to/33pxSxJ Presto Melter with spout: https://amzn.to/3DEfFj3 & https://amzn.to/3S5qEpW Pouring Pitcher: https://amzn.to/37lK4ky Wick Trimmer: https://amzn.to/3fKG7cP Wood Wick Trimmer: https://amzn.to/3kBVOr4 Paper Plates (9”) for color testing/pitcher trivet: https://amzn.to/2Je8lRe Paper Plated (6”) for color testing: https://amzn.to/39osi2y Glass Measuring Cup (my favorite): https://amzn.to/37hxL8C Glass Measuring Cup Set: https://amzn.to/36ft8wM Glass Measuring Cup: https://amzn.to/39lWf3b Pipettes: https://amzn.to/2JfOn8S Product Photo Light Box: https://amzn.to/33xgqKP Wick Setter: https://www.candlescience.com/equipment/ez-wick-setter-single 🚍//BUSINESS, PACKING & SHIPPING SUPPLIES I USE: Camera Gear (Video and Products): https://amzn.to/3oNiaq2 My Shipping Label Printer (Rollo): https://amzn.to/3b8Lqlk Shipping Label Pack (Rollo): https://amzn.to/3xhmKzW Shipping Label Roll Holder (Rollo): https://amzn.to/2Ts33qF Tape Gun: https://amzn.to/3dYUycW Packing/Shipping Tape: https://amzn.to/3u7Mb5Z Packing Peanuts (Environmental Friendly): https://amzn.to/2OJoUqB White Shipping Box - Pack of 50, 6 x 4 x 3: https://amzn.to/3agrmxr White Shipping Box - Pack of 25, 6 x 4 x 4: https://amzn.to/2MN7okV Aviditi White Mailing Boxes - Pack of 50, 5.5 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/2:https://amzn.to/3d4Dbs0 00:00 - Candle Making Problems 00:33 - Wick Soot & Smoke 03:00 - Frosting and Surface Appearance 05:43 - Wick Mushrooms 07:27 - Arc lighters and Trimmers 10:10 - Color Vibrance 13:16 - Hot Throw (Scent) 16:40 - Wet Spots (Jar Adhesion) 20:39 - Drowning Wicks (Weak Flame) NOTE: This description and video may contain affiliate links to products I enjoy using myself. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. I appreciate your support!