New to the soy wax candle industry? Welcome and we are glad you’re here! Mastering this art has been a wonderful and challenging journey. After pouring somewhere around 5 dozen candles, trying to perfect every little "imperfection" was getting to be exhausting. Once I put my OCD tendencies aside and started doing some research, I learned that all the things I was trying to correct are perfectly normal and there was no reason to be concerned!
First off, there may appear to be a white film on the top of the candle surface. This is called frosting and it is perfectly normal for soy candles. It doesn't affect the burn in ANY way so don't be alarmed. It is due to the wax recrystallizing and trying to return to its natural state.
Second off, you may notice that there are sometimes what appears to be wet spots on the glass. Another feature that doesn't affect the burn but may have you questioning the quality. What causes this to occur is when the wax temperature fluctuates and the wax then expands and contracts. The wax will not adhere to the glass again.
Lastly, do not expect the wax to cool after a burn and look smooth and even. It will instead look lumpy and unappealing. Again, it doesn't affect the burn of the candle! It is a totally normal and natural characteristic of the soy wax.
Though you may be thinking that soy wax doesn't sound like a good idea, the positive benefits of soy wax outweigh any minor discrepancies you may have with the physical appearance. Don't judge a candle by the appearance of its wax but instead by the fragrance it throws.