This is what's happening when your candle gets dips and sinkholes

[@pamelalane5754]

Just had a sink hole today and panicked as it was the first candle I made. Thanks for the info

[@anutsarasara1243]

same goes to me 🥺

[@thembekhumalo]

Me toooooo

[@swapnanambiar2476]

Me too

[@arts4uco]

Wow, this is really helpful. Candle making is indeed a combination of art and science...🙌😊

[@jillgross543]

I'm doing a soy wax blended with 3% bees wax and I don't have any sink holes at all and fairly smooth tops, I get great scent throw with 10% fragrance load. I hope that helps someone ;) !!! Loved this,you do great with the drawings to explain problems!

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

Jill Gross Thank you so much! Soy tends not to shrink as much as paraffin which is really nice.

[@MrSullivanb21]

Can you tell me where you get your wax from?!?!

[@ecmontgomery]

Jill Gross I have excellent luck with my 9 oz jars, but just made some 4 oz jars and temp outside just dipped, so I am not sure what happened, but lots of sink holes. Used four different fragrances and same thing.

[@arts4uco]

Beeswax is indeed a game changer when mixed with soy. I tried 25% based on the standard ratio but beeswax is not good in holding scents, to think I am already using 10% of FO. I had problems with cold and hot throw. So I changed to 15% and it was perfect for me. I am from the Philippines, and its really hot here for most of the time. As much as I would like to lower it more, I am afraid that I will have to deal again with the sweating...🥲

[@sumitseth195]

When should we use the heat gun? Within an hour of cooling of wax or after 24 hours?

[@TERI-B]

Just had a sink hole yesterday, so this was great information for me. Thanks Mr. Standley

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

KJ JEWELRY I’m glad it helped 🙂

[@TERI-B]

@@StandleyHandcrafted Surprisingly after this video, I've had little to no sink holes in my candles. Thanks again Mr. Standley

[@mariaromatica]

Thanks, i love Your draws

[@arwatabbouch1898]

Thank you for this information. Could you tell me when to push the chop stick in the candles? I mean when it’s hot or when it’s warm?

[@cheriec.8034]

Thank you for also including the fix of heating the jars. Because really, how many of us have heat guns laying around? Thank you so much

[@poached36]

I literally poured candles about 20 mins ago and was thinking to myself dang I poured it too hot and I just saw your video. I had to laugh to myself :)

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

Sheree Hill lol I still do it 😁

[@gardennoob1413]

I had the same but with just one candle haha

[@ashleymacdonald6797]

Thank you I am a beginner in candle making and this was my first issue. I will try those tips!

[@sealily6015]

Thank you. You made it so easy to understand.

[@teannahairston5729]

I honestly just began making candles and so I am following the directions as given. However, I did notice some dipping in my wax so I began researching some more. Thanks so much for this video. I've seen them before, but I felt I needed a refresher since I am finally making my own.

[@Kj16V]

Good explaination. I make my own skate wax pored into an open drinks can and my wax always ends up practically hollow! So far I've fixed it by melting a small amount seperately and pouring it into the solidified hole. Works but it's time consuming. I need to find a way to pour it so it solidifies smoothly first time.

[@warriorsgreatness6182]

Visuals so helpful for better understanding. Thanks for all your great work and generously sharing your knowledge and expertise. Absolutely love all your fabulous teaching and video work. Mucho Gracias. You are a wonderful blessing

[@stevieroger7478]

Hi. This was very informative, as I've started candle making again after many years, and I am having this problem with dips in the wax when it cools. (This seems to be worse with paraffin wax than soy). I will try your suggestion of pouring the wax at a lower temperature, and warming the mould. But, if I still get even a small dip, then how do I fill this in neatly? The way I make my candles is with larger, plastic moulds, (not silicone) so my wick is secured at the base, not at the top of the mould. The instructions on my old kit I had as a teenager didn't say much about how to fill in the dip, or how to minimize it. Only that it needed to be filled. 🙂 So any tips from anyone will be appreciated. Thanks.

[@tallastreasures]

Thank you for this info.

[@clm6184]

Thank you for the information Jeff. 💜💙❤ I hope you are having a good week. :-)

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

C LM Thank you and you as well. 😊

[@natureza123-linda]

lovely information for us ,thank very much for everthing you done for us

[@estherval-amour4600]

This is amazing video thanks so much for explaining how this all works couldn’t figure out the science behind it till I saw this

[@jennifersullivan8060]

How do you stop pillar wax from dipping when you are making them in jars for refills? I can’t use a heat gun to smooth the top because runs down the outer area of the candle

[@debbiebryan9647]

Thanks for the visual!!

[@malgorzatazander7330]

Great video :) Do you also can advise what to do when candles collapse? For instance I did a paraffin one on the glass. Was smooth and nice I topped a few things on top as well. After 1h it was not smooth enymore. It had like hills. Was kind of collapsing But no holes

[@linalina29111966]

Thank you very much for your video for the first time my candle are perfect keep it up and send more videos

[@KarlaMingo]

This was very helpful, thank you.

[@krupakhanderia7862]

What is the best temperature to pour wax?

[@teannahairston5729]

What temp is too cool?? Like just as an average, what is maybe the lowest you should pour?? Also, would the lowest temp you can pour vary depending on the wax used??

[@kunalgandhre7073]

Hey can you please help me in one thing. My candle is cracking slightly. What should I do

[@turabaliyev]

Is it possible to make dripless candles? if yes can you please show us?

[@stoner-granny]

Can you please tell me why I got a lot of air bubbles in my wax candles... I'm looking forward to making some candles and melts... That was the second time this has happened... I broke them up to use as melts but they didn't smell much of the scented oil I out into my wax... I'm stuck but want to learn more 👌

[@kraftwerkVS]

Hello frome Greece Standley! I want your help! This is exactly happened to my candles that I ve made. I ve watched your video in which you described exactly what happened to my candles but I didnt quite understood what is the solution that you propose. Is it the chopsticks, please? I hope for your help cause I really need it.

[@linalina29111966]

Thank you very much your video useful iam new i to wax business and facing this pro tall the time I will try it and let u know how it goes

[@Whitepinoy]

does a cooling rack helps over just sitting on the counter top ?

[@Crip2Knyght]

I just put mine in jar boxes to let them cool. That way they cool evenly

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

casinoman59 A cooling rack can definitely help improve overall cooling

[@Crip2Knyght]

I just joined your candle group on FB

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

Crip2Knyght Thank you and welcome! 😁

[@agenaw2877]

Thank you for this information 😊

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

Agena Biggerstaff You’re welcome 😁

[@cherylturner6721]

Thanks so much! Your video was very informativel.

[@California3366]

I used a wine bottle. Put a weighted wick down the center. Poured in the wax. My idea was to have it cool, then break the glass away and have a min-wine-bottle candle. For additional candles, I would need to drink more wine. Something I would have to suffer doing. BUT, when the wax cooked it left a dip over 3/4 the length of the bottle. The wick had a bit of wax on it and it was secure on the bottom. The wick was in the middle of this VERY deep hole. The wax also seemed to have slightly crawled up the side of the bottle. I am attributing this to the thickness and thermal mass of the bottle walls and the shape of the bottle. Maybe the glass vs wax temperature and the differential cooling rate due to the shape of the bottle also came into play. My solution was to just pore in more wax. Any other ideas on why this happened or how to avoid it??

[@JoleneInggs]

Hi there if i pour hot or luke warm wax in why does it still sink

[@kikiward6002]

Hi. What soy wax do you use? What soy wax do you recommend for bettter scent throw? I currently use Cargill C3 but looking to change. Your videos are very helpful BTW. Thanks

[@Crip2Knyght]

He typically uses IGI 6006 wax which is a parasoy blend type of wax . But he has been known to use other types of wax depending on the type of projects he has going on.

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

Kiki Ward IGI464 is a really good soy but you really have to play with the temperatures because it’s tricky to get a scent from it sometimes.

[@kikiward6002]

Standley Handcrafted thank you. Do you recommend mixing IGi 6006 and the 464 together? I’m struggling with hot scent throw with my current soy wax. Also if I use the IGI 6006 do you know the paraffin to soy ratio in the wax? I want to still be able to market natural candles.

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

Kiki Ward The ratio is 70% paraffin and 30% soy. Not sure what you’re definition of natural is for your line is though. 🙂

[@pauldoogle810]

@@kikiward6002 try c6 coconut an soy kiki

[@krunaligaidhane6181]

Thank you so much! Explained very well

[@CrewMusictv617]

What is the best wax to use

[@tshawn1356]

Jeff. I'm struggling with centering the wicks properly. Do you have any tips and tricks? Thank you

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

Tina Easley How are you placing the wicks? I use a pen casing, from a ball point pen, run the wick through the center and hold the very top of the wick and pen casing to guide it

[@tshawn1356]

@@StandleyHandcrafted thanks again Jeff

[@adrianscadding395]

why dosnt my wax stick to the glass ? i have a gap when it sets ?

[@truluvizmynethe1st]

Can you use hair dryer if you don't have a heat gun?

[@jessemikelberg5025]

Hi, I’ve got a question about what is going on when 100% soy (or close to 100% soy) candles burn in larger jar types. I make a triple wick that is about 5 inches wide, and when I pour the candle, it sets perfectly flat. However, after its first burn, it will never flatten again. Instead, there are weird inconsistencies in the wax and dips/holes.

[@MsQuinnMonroe777]

Ay what cooling temp should ot be

[@edwardfrench475]

If I put some water on top, would that help with a sink hole?

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

Definitely do not do that

[@jenerlanson6181]

I use 464 soy wax and I heat to 185 and then let cool until it’s 135 before I pour. Recently I’ve been have sinkholes and craters. What else could be the issue? I have used the heat gun to the tops and it seems to make it worse. What am I missing?

[@beautifulhope861]

I am using the same exact wax with the same exact temp instructions and have experienced the same exact issue. I'm following the instructions to a T.

[@kristeng7369]

I recenty started having this problem too. Now I do a double pour. It's a pain but I had about 10 candles come back with sink holes last winter. Pour 2/3 full. Let cool. Stick chopstick down. Fill again. It takes forever but it's better for my product....I use parasoy. And then you don't have to use the heat gun and potentially burn off scent.

[@MickaylaPeters]

Why don’t you like to heat the jars?

[@DiscoveryWonders]

hi, Could you please do video on candle cracking inside?

[@MidwestVanessa]

Jeff I've been searching videos. I can get smooth tops, but when they set again they look awful, no longer smooth, but a bit lumpy. I use 464 with 0.5 coconut wax/16 oz. I'm trying different temps as well. Am I doing something wrong?

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

Not much you can do for tops after they burn.

[@MidwestVanessa]

I love my soy wax, but darn, was hoping to achieve smooth tops every time a candle is lit and then sets again. Thanks so much for your reply back.

[@lexi_22xo]

I'm having this same problem but using a rapeseed/coconut blend. Beautiful smooth tops when first poured and set in my tins but after first test burn some are setting with sinkholes and lumpy/bumpy? Any suggestions please on what I'm doing wrong?? Could it be the size of the wick? Thanks in advance. X

[@MidwestVanessa]

@@lexi_22xo it's true. After the candle is lit, burns and sets again, the tops won't look as smooth again. It's soy wax, a natural wax, so it does what it wants after it sets again. Therefore my dear, you're doing nothing wrong. I don't have sinkhole issues, but the majority of what I've read in how to fix that issue is to either do a 2nd pour to top off or poke holes around your wick and reheat with a heat gun or do a 2nd pour with that. Trial and error is key but fun nonetheless.

[@lexi_22xo]

@@MidwestVanessa thank you ever so much for replying!! I haven't got sinkholes before I light its lovely and smooth it's after the first burn that the sinkholes appear 😔 and I'm using a rapeseed/coconut wax blend so i dont know if this behaves the same as soy or not? 🤔 Xx

[@shantanugaikwad3138]

How to avoid those sinkholes while making candlr ??

[@ashleylewis9461]

Does sinkholes effect anything? Like the smell?

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

They just won’t let the candle burn properly. They won’t affect anything else.

[@KindKay]

Freakin awesome thank you so much

[@lizzyaacosta]

I just got a sink hole with my VCS, I poured at 165°

[@JavaChipFeet]

My soy candles only melt in the middle when I burn them and it stops my candle from burning. How can I fix this?

[@kimberleycable]

i think your wick might not be big enough to reach a bigger diameter of the whole jar/glass that you're using, so that's why it tunnels. Looking up tunnelling on candlemaking to see if that's how it looks like in your candles

[@shinaminer]

Thank you so much, I have been running into sink holes a lot with just starting. I’m going to try this method today. Is there a certain temperature I should be waiting for to pour my Wax? I’m using paraffin wax.

[@shatieyachapman949]

I see that your comment is recent. I’m using paraffin as well. We should stay in contact just to tips and tricks.

[@shinaminer]

@@shatieyachapman949 So far I have had 2 flat tops and will have to you the heat gun over the rest of mine. I'm testing the IGI 6006 now.

[@shinaminer]

@@shatieyachapman949 you can follow me on IG: @decordbyshina to keep contact btw.

[@pattihaines8043]

Hi i have the same problem with paraffin 4630. Did you find the right temp to pour?

[@XCleverlittledemonX]

So I'm Using 100% White Beeswax And No Matter What I Do They Keep Getting Sinkholes. I Can't Take The Time Or Afford To Stick Something Down The Middle And Pouring Over Again. What Do I Do To Make The Process Faster But Also Not Have Sinkholes???😭

[@tanyabonnett4174]

In soy I thought that was because the wicks are too small for the jar

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

Tanya Bonnett No it’s wax settling and basically moving as it cools. Soy doesn’t do it near as much

[@lamuary1]

How you fix it? Once is there

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

Go up a wick size or two

[@kayrollo7962]

Instead let’s just make sinkholes trendy and then people will love them and we don’t have to fix them 😎

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

Lol I’m in! 😂

[@almondflour4785]

Not so much sticking to as it is simply solidifying and freezing in some areas and staying liquid and in others

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

Not sure what you mean, which part?

[@xoxoL0V3xoxo]

If you see a sink hole, why not just add more wax?

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

xoxoL0V3xoxo That’s one method. You can definitely add more wax.

[@crazysisters5343]

Why don't you like to heat your jars before pouring?

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

Between the time it takes to do it and the end result from doing it, it just doesn’t make much sense to me. It never seems worth it.

[@DLSWV]

👍

[@anastaciamoon7523]

I poured at 145 and I still have sinking. 😢

[@California3366]

That was supposed to be "...when the wax COOLED...

[@0FanMusic]

Ah who