Candle Tunnelling: What Is It & How Can I Fix It?
August 23, 2019 • Craig Price
If you’re a regular candle user, most likely you’ve experienced candle tunnelling at some time or another. It’s when the flame drops below the top level of wax on a candle. This leaves a ring of wax around the top which doesn’t melt. Not only does it look unsightly, but the wick becomes harder to keep a light, it goes out quickly (due to the wax smothering the flame) and you miss out on the full burning and scent potential of your candle. Candle tunnelling can occur to any candle, regardless of what it is made with or the container...