How do you keep a fat candle from forming a crater?

Question

Some girl named Yasi asked this question and the answers were not so good. Some waxes burn into nothing. Maybe it is bees wax that burns into nothing and crayon or colored waxes that don't. ~~Keep pouring off the wax (be carefull its hot). When the candle creates a pronounced crater, use an old steak Knife to cut off the top edge of the candle slowly and carefully. The top edge needs to be warm & soft enough to cut. Keep pouring off the wax and cutting off the warm soft top edge until the candle is almost gone. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Tea Light candles come in a little metal holder and last 4 hours with plenty of light.

Answer 1

Always trim the wick to 1/4 of an inch.
That will help.

Answer 2

Why are you cutting away the candle and pouring out the melted wax?(which is dangerous by the way) If you are getting large craters you are burning the candle too long.Try burning it for shorter periods each time. Keep the wick trimmed to 1/4 inch as well. I also turn the edges inward as it burns, as suggested by others here.

Answer 3

After extinguishing the flame, use you hands to curve the rim over the crater..the next time you light it...the rims will melt....be sure to burn the candle at least 1 hour for each inch of diameter every time you light it and most will not 'crater' so much.

Answer 4

i find ,that if i wait until it's all soft around the top edges, push with your thumb the edge, easily, in towards the middle, all the way around, do this till you come full circle. as the candle continues to burn, continue this procedure every once in a while.