i burn candles 12 hours a day .. i mean good candles , they seem to just wanna burn in the middle , not the sides. i tried running hot wax round the edge thinkin that might help .. nope!! any ideas out there ?? thanks!!
2007-03-12 02:35:08 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Make sure that before you light your candle, to trim the wick down to about 1/4 inch. I have found that with candles these days, because of all the oils in them, the wax "rolls" off the sides and that is why they curl at the top. What I do is after I put out the flame, I gently press the sides of the candle down. That help keeps the wax level for more even burning. ;)
2007-03-12 02:41:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I burn Yankee Candles and have never had that problem. You really shouldn't be burning a candle for 12 hours. Burn it for a couple hours max. Maybe you could get a few different candles and alternate when you burn them. Keep the wick trimmed to 1/4 inch. Stick your candle in the freezer and it will last a little longer.
2007-03-12 02:50:57 · answer #2 · answered by Julie F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, I think that's a sign of a good candle. They do that to keep the breezes from putting the candle out, I think. Maybe break off the side pieces when they get too tall for your liking?
2007-03-12 02:38:15 · answer #3 · answered by mikah_smiles 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i burn candles a lot. good candles and that used to happen to me. i found these candle lids at linens n things for $6 and they make the candle burn evenly. they work great! they also make it so the jar is not covered in soot. I attached a link from some obscure store but I am sure you can find them any where you buy your candles.
2007-03-12 02:58:26 · answer #4 · answered by Peachy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is probalby the wax itself. I sell Gold Canyon Candles, when you burn them, they liquify so you always get a clean even burn. You should always trim your wicks to 1/4 inch prior to lighting them and you should only burn them for a few hours (4 max) at a time. I agree with the other person that suggested burning several different ones at varing times. If you are interested in trying our candles, please go to my website at www.mygccandle.com/brandeeotto if you have any other questions, you can email me at brandeelotto@yahoo.com
2007-03-12 08:32:23 · answer #5 · answered by Brandee O 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should never burn candles for such a long time. Maybe one hour. Always be sure to trim the wick. That should help.
2007-03-12 02:38:25 · answer #6 · answered by ocean 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The trick is to find a glass jar that is about the same size to put them in and burn them there.
2007-03-12 02:44:08 · answer #7 · answered by puddog57 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thoseare good candles then. push the edges in when they get soft, and they will melt, and eventually add more to oyur puddle of melted wax
2007-03-12 03:09:25 · answer #8 · answered by Jake 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard that if you put them in the freezer before burning that it helps.
2007-03-12 02:38:37 · answer #9 · answered by wildbill05733 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋