Candles can bring warmth and ambiance to any space, but they sometimes come with challenges like wax hang and tunneling. In this post, we'll shed light on these issues and provide expert tips for prevention and correction.

What is Wax Hang?
Wax hang is that subtle, almost invisible layer of wax that clings to the sides of your candle jar, just out of reach of the flame. It can be visually unpleasing but is often influenced by factors like burn time and environmental conditions.

What is Wax Tunneling?
Wax tunneling is an advanced form of wax hang that limits your candle's aromatic impact and lifespan. It occurs when your candle burns down the center, leaving a narrow tunnel of unburned wax along the edges.

Preventing Wax Hang & Tunneling:

• Extended Initial Burn: Allow your candle to burn for a full 4 hours or until the entire surface becomes a pool of liquid wax. This prevents the formation of a memory ring and can prevent tunneling in subsequent burns.
• Trim the Wick: Before each subsequent lighting, trim the wick to 1/4 inch to encourage an even burn.
• Draft-Free Environment: Keep your candle away from drafts to ensure uniform burning.
• Use a Candle Snuffer: Extinguish the flame gently with a candle snuffer to preserve the candle's integrity.
• Recenter the Wick: Wicks can wiggle as the wax around it liquifies. Use a wick dipper to move the wick back into the center of the glass

Correcting Wax Hang & Tunneling:

Aluminum foil can be your savior for both wax hang and tunneling, but each issue requires a slightly different approach and close supervision to ensure safety.

For Wax Tunneling:

1. Prepare the Foil: Tear off a strip of aluminum foil long enough to encircle the candle jar.
2. Wrap the Foil: Gently encircle the top of the candle jar with the foil, leaving an inch exposed above the jar's rim.
3. Light the Candle: Light your candle as usual and let it burn. The foil reflects heat back towards the edges, helping melt the wax and prevent further tunneling.
4. Monitor Progress: Keep an eye on the candle as it burns. The foil should create a more even wax pool, eliminating tunneling. Always exercise caution and never leave a burning candle unattended.

For Wax Hang:

1. Prepare the Foil: Cut a piece of aluminum foil large enough to cover the top of the candle jar.
2. Form a Tent: Fold the foil diagonally to create a triangular shape. Place the folded foil over the top of the candle jar, creating a tent-like structure while ensuring ample space for the flame.
3. Light the Candle: Light the candle as usual. The foil tent directs heat towards areas with wax hang, helping it melt and redistribute.
4. Monitor Progress: Keep an eye on the candle as it burns. The foil tent should aid in even wax distribution, reducing wax hang. Always prioritize safety and never leave a burning candle unattended.

In conclusion, remember that while wax hang and tunneling can occur in any candle, these issues are more common in mass-produced candles with subpar ingredients or unreliable production controls. Quality candles, like Balneario, are crafted from top-tier ingredients, subjected to rigorous quality control tests, and hand-poured to ensure precise wick placement and optimal wax temperatures during the pouring process. When choosing your next home fragrance, consider the overall value that a luxury candle provides.