It is a very little known thing known as “Black Soot Deposition.” When candle wax burns, it produces small, black soot particles that attach to things around the house, especially on walls or carpet. Why does my candle jar sometimes turn black at the top? It is suggested that upon each candle lighting the wick be trimmed to our specifications. It is a common occurrence and can be a sign that the wick is too large for the candle. At least a couple hundred dollars worth of candles. If the wick is too long, the balance of heat and fuel will be off. The "mushroom" shape, formed at the end of a candle wick after burning, is the result of carbon buildup, where the flame consumes more wax than it can burn. Your wick should be trimmed back to ¼ inch. Why is there a wet spot on the soy candle jar? IT'S COMPLETELY NORMAL AND IS GENERALLY CAUSED BY AN EXTREME CHANGE IN TEMPERATURE CAUSING EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION OF THE SOY WAX, AND THIS DOES NOT AFFECT THE QUALITY OF YOUR CANDLE IN ANY WAY. Why does my candle wick have a black "mushroom shape" after burning? If you want candles that burn cleanly without the black soot, try vegetable wax candles instead. If your candle wetspots overnight, make sure you put the candles in a warm place & don’t leave them exposed to the cold. For my test I used 3 stacks of coins but you should use something more stable. Now I have a huge clean up job and lots of candles I won't use now. One of my favorite things about the jars is that they're a sheer black. If you're buying a candle that comes with a lid, use it to cover your candle when it's not being used. Put Candle Cappers On Jar Candles If you are burning jar candles with an opening of about 3" you can purchase candle cappers for less than $4.00. "This way, you protect it from dust and you preserve the wax and its scent nicely," Huber says. While candle testing, I noticed that you can briefly see the candle flame and it's pretty cool to watch! We do use the sniffer to put them out and also I have the special top for all my candles. Soot can also be prevented when you blow out the candle by then cutting off the tip of the wick. Why is my candle smoking? Q. How can a candle turn a filter black? Q: "Why are my candle jars black after I burn my candles?" There are many good vegetable wax candle brands, but my favorite is Mia Bella's. This throws off the chemical reaction and can produce excess soot and smoke. A stable flame has a lower emission rate of black soot than a larger flickering flame - which burns with visible black particles, reports the EPA. To much fragrance oil or a clogged wick can also cause more soot than normal." A: "Most commonly this is caused by a wick that is too large for your jar. I thought my furnace was malfunctioning. Another trick is to warm your jars slightly, in the sun or a warm oven, so that the hot wax is not hitting a cold jar…brrrrr. THE WET SPOT IS WHERE THE SOY WAX HAS ADHERED TO THE JAR. It is the ideal tool to have for conducting spells and practicing magic, positive or negative. Another cause could be a wick that is too long. Candles made from paraffin wax often give off a lot of black soot because paraffin is a petroleum product (yep - it comes from crude oil). One would light a candle to accompany them on journeys through darkness and unknown territory. Also, candles in glass jars cause more soot - when the candle burns down, needed oxygen is reduced. The candle also symbolizes consumptive power, elemental magic and transformation. It was the soot from the candle we were burning. The primary cause of black smoke is an overly long wick. My customers are big fans of the new jars, they give a very sleek and professional look to my candles. The way a candle burns has everything to do with what is happening around us. But that wasn't the problem. Let the candle cool and set slowly…never in a fridge! 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