Uploaded January 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Many factors play into how your candles burn and remarkably enough often times it has nothing to do with the quality of the candle.
Here are a few examples as to why your candles may burn unevenly and a tip on how to get the most out of your candles.
1. Candles that burn unevenly are fairly common. The only symptom is that one or more sides melt faster than others. There are several common causes of this. The slightest draft will cause a candle to burn unevenly by creating a steady stream of heated air (from the flame) against one side of the candle.
2. Trim your wick to the ideal length—¼ inch—and make sure none of the trimmings remain in the wax: Debris in the candle causes the flame to flicker too high, which leads to soot and blackening of the glass.
3. The first burn is the most important. The candle wax must pool to the edge on the initial burn. Wax has memory, meaning that if your candle doesn't burn to the edges, it will begin to tunnel and won't burn evenly the next time. Keeping the candle away from airstreams like open AC vents, windows, or fans is crucial.
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Many factors play into how your candles burn and remarkably enough often times it has nothing to do with the quality of the candle.
Here are a few examples as to why your candles may burn unevenly and a tip on how to get the most out of your candles.
1. Candles that burn unevenly are fairly common. The only symptom is that one or more sides melt faster than others. There are several common causes of this. The slightest draft will cause a candle to burn unevenly by creating a steady stream of heated air (from the flame) against one side of the candle.
2. Trim your wick to the ideal length—¼ inch—and make sure none of the trimmings remain in the wax: Debris in the candle causes the flame to flicker too high, which leads to soot and blackening of the glass.
3. The first burn is the most important. The candle wax must pool to the edge on the initial burn. Wax has memory, meaning that if your candle doesn't burn to the edges, it will begin to tunnel and won't burn evenly the next time. Keeping the candle away from airstreams like open AC vents, windows, or fans is crucial.
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