If I burn a scented candle that keeps getting indented, is it because of my candle, or because I burned the candle incorrectly? If you are someone who regularly uses candles, you have probably encountered the situation where the candle surface is concave at the wick position after burning.
So what is the cause and how to burn scented candles without dents or how to handle indented candle wicks? Today La GrVNd Dame will help you answer these questions in detail.
What is the "concave candle" phenomenon?
Currently, "candle concave" or another name is "candle wick" or "tunneled scented candle".
The process of “candle concavity” occurs when only the wax around the wick melts as the candle burns. Instead of the entire surface of the wax flowing evenly, only the wax in the middle flows as if the flame is entering the candle and creating a tunnel-like hole in the middle of the candle.
If this situation continues for a long time, it will cause waste and affect the quality of candles. Because the surrounding wax does not melt while the middle part continues to burn and goes deeper and deeper into the bottom of the candle cup.
This significantly reduces the total burning time of the candle. Typically, the total burning time of a candle is based on the total volume of wax in the container. But when the candle is dented, only a portion of the wax is actually burned. As a result, all the remaining wax on the outer edge and the premium essential oils contained within are wasted.
Why do candles "dent" when burned?
So what is the cause of sunken candles? Is it due to the quality of candle wax or is there another reason?
In fact, the phenomenon of "candle depression" can occur in any candle, even in high-end, expensive candles. There are two main causes of this phenomenon:
1. Burning candles incorrectly
At La GrVNd Dame, we always emphasize the importance of burning candles long enough for the entire surface of the candle to melt before extinguishing. The recommended candle burning time should be more than 1 hour per burn, depending on the size of your candle. What you need to pay attention to here is to make sure the wax on the surface is completely melted.
If you do not ensure the burning time of the candle, sooner or later your candle will certainly have a dented surface and affect future burnings. In short, it's a waste of money.
2. The candle wick is not the right size
Another cause of candle surface dents is that the wick is too small compared to the size of the candle cup.
If the wick is too small, it will not create enough heat to melt all the wax outside the edge of the candle cup. As a result, even if you burn the candle for the full amount of time as instructed, your candle will still be dented.
This is a design problem of the manufacturer, which also explains why cheap candles are often more susceptible to this situation. At La GrVNd Dame, we check all products for quality before being brought to the market, ensuring that each candle cup when it reaches the customer is the best.
3. The area where the candle burns is lacking oxygen
Another reason for reducing the total burning time of a candle when the candle is concave is that the amount of oxygen supplied to the flame is not enough.
Imagine when the dent in your candle gets deeper and the thick wax outside covers the flame. At this time, oxygen gas will have no way to contact the fire. When there is not enough oxygen, the fire will gradually weaken and go out completely.
However, keep in mind that even high-end candles can happen if you don't burn them properly. So make sure to burn the candles in time.
How to burn scented candles without dents
1.Use a hair dryer
Take advantage of the hair dryer in your home to treat the concave part in the candle cup. The specific steps are as follows:
Step 1: Cut the wick and remove dirt and foreign objects (if any) in the recess.
Step 2: Turn on the hair dryer at the highest heat level and melt the surface wax. You can carefully use a chopstick to poke the unmelted wax on your face to help the wax dissolve faster.
Step 3: Continue heating until the top of the wax completely melts and becomes smoother.
Step 4: Light the candle and let it burn for at least 30 minutes or until you can't see any more indentations.
Step 5: Set the candle aside and let the wax harden for a few days.
Step 6: Remake the wick for your candle cup
2. Use aluminum foil
If your home doesn't have a hair dryer, or a weak dryer that doesn't have enough heat to loosen the wax, you can refer to how to use aluminum foil below.
Step 1: Cut the wick and remove dirt and foreign objects (if any) in the recess.
Step 2: Use aluminum foil to cover the candle cup.
Step 3: Cut a small hole (about 5cm) in the middle of the aluminum foil and light the wick.
Step 4: Let the candle burn for several hours until the top surface of the wax is completely melted and smooth.
Step 5: Set the candle aside and let the wax harden for a few days.
Step 6: Remake the wick for your candle cup
3. Reheat the candle wax
This method must be said to be a bad solution because basically when you reheat the candle wax, a lot of the essential oil will evaporate into the air. Therefore, you should consider this method as a last resort when the candle cannot be saved.
Step 1: Scrape out all the candle wax and put it in a cup to boil
Step 2: Boil the candle wax until it completely melts
Step 3: Prepare the candle wick, stick it in the cup and keep the candle wick upright
Step 4: Pour the mixture into the cup
Step 5: Wait for the candle to harden and use after 14 -21 days
Finally, always pay attention to the above ways to burn scented candles without dents to enjoy your hobby of "playing candles" without ever having to worry about anything. What kind of scented candle should you use? Or if you want to find high-quality scented candles, you can refer to the extremely high-quality products at La GrVNd Dame.
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