Every candlemaker strives to create the perfect candle, but sometimes the problem of frosting (white crystals or spots) on the finished product becomes an obstacle to this task. Frosting is a natural phenomenon that occurs on the surface of a candle made of natural waxes, such as soy or beeswax. Fortunately, this defect affects only the visual component and does not affect the burning of the candle. It becomes most noticeable when dyes are added to the wax. To avoid this problem, we have prepared several tips for you:
1. Before pouring the wax into the mold, be sure to heat it with a hair dryer. Due to the density of silicone, a dissonance of temperatures may occur, which will start the process of wax crystallization, which causes frosting.
2. While melting, stir the wax less intensively. Rapid stirring promotes a rapid crystallization process.
3. Do not overload the candle with aromatic oils and dyes. Due to an excess of substances contained in the composition of dyes or aromatic oils, frosting may appear on the finished product, and there may also be problems with the burning of the candle. see "Problems of mold candles and their solutions".
4. Be sure to follow the temperature rules for melting and pouring wax.
5. Do not rush to take out the finished product. Be sure to wait for the candle to completely solidify from 6-8 to 24 hours. Observe the temperature regime and ensure that there are no drafts in the room.
