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It is admittedly one of the most annoying sights to see when your candle starts tunneling. A total nuisance! Especially when you've invested good money for your favorite candles just to find them turning ugly and getting wasted. 🕯️ Unfortunately, this happens to any candles regardless of the price. Time to stop missing out on your candles' full potential! Here are 5 simple and effective ways to fix it: How to Fix Candle Tunneling1. Use your handy hairdryer.
NOTE: Avoid pointing your blower to only one section for too long because you might burn the candle wick from prolonged overexposure to heat. 2. Wrap an aluminum foil around your candle's vessel (The Foil Method).
3. Pop it into the oven for 2 minutes.
NOTE: DO NOT put your candles inside a microwave oven! Candles usually have metal wick butts that can be dangerous when put inside a microwave oven. 4. Get a candle topper.A candle topper is a nice accessory that typically works like TIP 2 - The Foil Method. It serves as an insulator to keep the heat equally distributed for the wax to melt all the way to the edge. Photo Source: Amazon5. Move the flame of your candle around.
It's better to prevent these things before it actually happens. There are 3 simple tips to avoid candle tunneling when you light your first scented soy candle (LUMI). How to Avoid Candles from Tunneling1. Leave your candles lit up for a minimum of two hours every time you light them upLet your candles burn 1-hour for every inch in diameter for easy trimming! 2. Let your candles create a wax poolAllow your candles to heat up until the wax is melted all the way across the edge of their containers. This creates a flat surface on the top layer. 3. Place your candles away from fans or where the air is blowingThe flame should be staying still and pointed upwards to ensure even heat distribution and melting! By the way, if you want to have a look at our scented soy candles (LUMIs), you can check our full collection. Frequently Asked Questions
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