Let’s Talk About WET SPOTS | What Are They & Why Do They Occur? | Glass Adhesion Issues In Candles
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I have been stressing this so much. I am such an obsessive perfectionist and I did not even want to gift or sell to friends or family candles with those "imperfections" thinking I had done it wrong. 🙃 Knowing it is just science and not anything I did wrong is so great! THANK YOU!!
I felt the same way. I looked at my inventory and saw that she is right. Average 1 out of 10 had wet spots. I'm so glad I found this video!
Same here, I don’t want to sell my candles looking like this. Especially if I don’t know how they arrive the customers. Because customers don’t know that this is just science 😶
Wet spots was really making me reconsider using differnt jars because it was making me feel crap about my candles but this just made me feel a lot better, plus I haven't had a complaint from a customer so wet spots= not a problem.
You changed my life and my small business forever, in case no one has told you today, I love you... even though I don't know you 💜
grettings from Colombia
Thank you so much 🥰🥲
This was a lovely comment to run across, 🤗 @8julieta8
I have solved this insane problem by realizing that one of the major problems is the candle is cooling differently. To fix this, place candle on a cooling rack and make sure your room temp is higher than 71. Don’t open windows and don’t turn on fans. The candle needs to cool slowly to fix to the glass completely. It was hell till I did this. Also, directly after pouring, tap the side of the glass and any bubbles will rise to the top.
I did all of this and still have wet spots. Cooling too quickly will do wet spots so I’m not sure about the cooling rack
@@Alexandra-ew3ep 💔
My candles sell with no problem and they burn even and customers have never complained. They also smell amazing. Great info for those that don't know.
I never even paid attention to wet spot until I started making candles lol. It’s no big deal to me.
i realize it's kind of randomly asking but does anyone know a good site to stream new tv shows online ?
I am pretty sure that you will change so many people minds about this issue and also you will bring relief to them as so many of us trust and learn from you from every video. Keep teaching us always... and thanks for that!!!!
I hope so!! Thank you so much for watching!✨
made me feel better when you showed pro companys having wetspots on their jars. another good video
I think candlemakers stress themselves unnecessarily. You are right. “It is what it is,” ...handmade🦋
Very helpful! I just made 20 candles and a lot had wet spots and I was stressing about not being able to sell…this makes me feel better!
You are a life saver, how did you know I was having this issue!?
Psychic 😅❤️❤️
@@MemoryBoxCandleCo Well I appreciate your psychic abilities ❤️😂
The thing that comes to mind is that a) it’s handmade, imperfections make it beautiful. I learned this in my knitting. Cuz you can get store bought sweaters that are perfect for way cheaper so imperfections are beauty b) when it’s lit it will self resolve so many issues.
SOOO true! When I bought candles in the past, one thing mattered, what's it smell like? I have no idea what any candle I ever bought looked like LOL
Right?!
Also I probably looked like a weirdo inspecting all these candles instead of smelling them 😂
@@MemoryBoxCandleCo 😂😂
Thank you so much. I switched my glasses and bought so much and me seeing the wet spots made me not want to sell them. So I stopped making candles because I thought I wasn't good enough to make good candles. This opened a new light for me. Thank you.
I love your videos! I been watching many videos from other channels and your channel is one of my top favorite ones! So glad I found you and so glad you are out here trying to help people 💗
PERFECT! I was literally pondering this topic today! Thank you
I always appreciate your videos because it's always of great value and this undoubtedly helps a lot of people who are starting out. They're afraid of bad reviews for something that normally happens with other products as you have shown. I have also seen many influencers with candles from well-known brands that had the same problems as they burned incorrectly but people buy the same! Many channels have rules, they say they can't be sold like this but the truth is that they just leave frustrated those who are just starting.
You are a lifesaver! Thank you so much. I've been fretting over this issue.
Your videos are so helpful!! I can’t wait to start selling my candles next month!
They are gorgeous, wet spots are OK some waxes will naturally produce them so there is no need to go so obsessed about it in the FB groups. I particularly like to see how they change 🤣
For a round candles I would go for a vertical stripe as a label. Horizontal is so difficult, even for some Karen jars.
Omg you literally saved me from overthinking about them😢thanks a millionnn💜💜💜💜
Thank you 💕 I was beating myself up about this
I'm totally the same, I use all black 🖤 vessels but use black lids also. I love your videos. Dusk is a big Chain candle selling shop plus department stores and I found adhesion spots in all of them Summer and Winter.
Good video! It is a frustration lol I’m glad you touched on this. 💕
Ahhh thank you for this! I have been a bit frustrated about this 🤣☺️
Thank you! I was obsessing over this problem! Now I know it's not my fault!
You’re absolutely so right, I could not say it better myself
Thank you for this video. I am a newbie and this is really helpful.
Hahaha 😁 awesome. I never noticed wet spots until i started making my own candles. For real!!! Like not one time. I only started making my own little babies because I couldn't find that one limited edition candle or they don't smell strongly enough. Thanks Erica. This was so nice to know and learn about. Excellent presentation too!!
Thank you for this. I have been wracking my brain trying so many ways of trying to prevent it. I've watched sooooo many videos and tried sooo many processess, lol
I meannnn thanks for reading my mind 🤣🤣most people who don’t make candles aren’t aware that there’s different wicks and sizes let alone wet spots🥴🤣I’ve come to the conclusion that us candle makers can’t be so hard on ourselves. Thanks so much for the video.
Gurl, even the brand candle at the shop have these issue. I remember seeing it but it didn't bother because it still smell good. Science is bipolar hun.
This has helped! Thank you 😢
Thank you so much for your videos! They are so so helpful. I’m not sure if you have a video on soy wax lumping/tunneling and if you have any tips and tricks for that? Love your videos! 💞
I don’t yet but I will write it down as a possible video topic for the future! ❤️
I am so happy with your video, because i've been stressing about my candles the past few weeks and with an upcoming event, i just felt like, sigh. But you are right, science is out of our control and customers will buy it, this is the same with my CP soaps and soda ash, i just incorparate it in the design, if its there its just there. many blessing!
I saw a video, unable to remember the name but the young man heated the glass jars and wrapped in aluminum foil and it is working so far for me.
omg thank you! I'm dealing with clear vessels right now and I'm going crazy bc of these wet spooooots lol
This is exactly what i want to hear ,so much disturb about this..God bless you.
I heard from another teaching u tuber that if you cover the outside of candles with tin/silver foil before putting in containers it prevents most imperfections. Not tried myself yet but the guy seemed pretty knowledgeable.
Thanks because I was like omg 😲 why do I have this spot but I'm so glad that you are sharing this video with us Candle 🕯 Makers
I honestly dont even pay attention to that when i buy candles lol i just buy them because they smell good i looked at all my candles and most of them have wet spots still smell amazing i honestly didnt know what a wet spot was or even noticed that until this video thank u for sharing that 😂
I am so glad I watched this video. I have been deterred but you are right 100% it's us that wants perfection lol but thank you!!!
So glad it was helpful! ❤️❤️
Try testing a 2" X 2". I use that size on some of my smaller jars.
I have been heating the side of my jars just to correct these spots. I cannot help it. I have this feeling that I need to fix it first just to look perfect and presentable for the buyer. Thanks for this awesome vid.☺️
I’ve been doing this but as soon as it starts to dry it shows up again. Even put the heater on
Imperfections is exactly what makes us humans. I wouldn't mind at all about a wet spot or even a label. What matter is on the inside, the beautiful smell
Today I packed all of my jars, and put them in a shed, The wet spots, literally drive me crazy, I can’t help it, the aesthetics and my ocd, slash perfectionism. I literally purchased all brand new tins for my line, more specifically black and white tins, I absolutely fell in love with the one that I won, and that did it for me, it was a sign, my containers now have to be tins, super cute, super convenient and perfect for transporting,
your videos are so helpful, however, I still cannot sell my candles like this, sadly they are all in a box and in my shed...
enjoyed as usual!! ✨
I have OCD, and everything about imperfections drive me crazy! I make skin care as well and if my piping wasn't perfect, I'd empty all the jars and clean them and restart, lol! I got over it eventually, but the first few years, I drove myself nuts. I got therapy actually to learn to deal with OCD. If it gets really bad I'd suggest that for sure!
Jill Gross
I also have two large boxes of glass “whiskey glasses which are sitting in storage after it drove me crazy. Wet spots, & frosting. I am using tins now. I may try again but not right now. Things are going pretty good right now and it’s been such a long journey that I don’t want to rock the boat right now
Hi Erica, thanks for the great video! Along the line of worrying so much while making candles, do you think it's bad if the wick flames are getting to that 4hr mark but have only been burning for 3 hours or is that another worried to much issue? I've tried tons of wicks and my best ones so far with great melt pools are getting slightly big after 3 hours. Thank you and keep up the great videos!!
Thanks for posting. Wet spots are driving us nuts. But a few test reviews suggest customers don't see them and/or don't care. And "science isn't something we can control" sorta makes no sense. Science is a method, not a outcome.
This video got it the right time . Because I was so worried this morning when I saw my wax melts has some frosting on it I thought I’ve done wrong 😅
I love those clear goblet vessels! ~ Label shape ideas: Circle, oval or leaf/ petal shape on clear plastic? Feel free to reject or use these ideas ~ lol :) ~ Thanks for the video!
I’m definitely thinking of more of a tear drop/petal shape ☺️
Can you do a video on fragrance oil sweating and how to prevent it?
I wrap my clear glass vessels in foil and I always get great adhesion and smooth tops without having to use a heat gun to even it out. Hope this helps ❤
Hi. Could you please post a video on how to make dyed candles? Thank youuuuuu xoxo
Thank you 💙
Thank you for making my worries easier 😂
It always makes me feel better when I go look at candles at target or Walmart. Some of them look terrible.
I just started business and have been going crazy because of these wet spots and I keep re making the candles and even considered not selling glass candles anymore.
This makes me feel so much better about how my candles have settled. I thought I was doing something wrong. 🖤
As for your labels, have you considered doing a decal instead of a label? That could be super pretty and dainty. I think it would be very fitting for the vessel since it’s such a classy looking candle.
Ok that’s such a good idea! Maybe I’ll play around with my silhouette machine or even make a custom shaped label! ❤️
@@MemoryBoxCandleCo yes! Can’t wait to see how it comes out!
I'd sell it no problem. I always put a disclaimer on the shelves where I sell with a short explanation. When my website goes live I will do the same! I explain it's not a defective issue. That it won't cause issues with the burn. It is a frustration as a maker, lol! I put mine in a black box and label the box, not the jar. My caution labels on the bottom carry my branding. It works beautifully!
Jill Gross
What type of wax do you use, or do you think is best to work with. I’m new at candle making and I’m just looking to get some advice
Can you do a video on trial sized fragrance oils. How do you test with trial size fragrances please.
Can you make a video about the testing process? like how to test for the right wax, the right wick, etc?
Is it just me because I actually like the look of wet spots. Frosting is the bane of my existence
This might be random but I’m curious, do containers with lids better than container without? Does it hold in the fragrance? Thank you
I have a question I have watched majority of your videos .. I just started watching so I’m trying to catch up... The question is do you let your candles sit prior to lighting if so how long? To check your HT.
I know this is a bit off topic but how did you input your income with quickbooks? When Etsy deposits my profit it includes shipping costs (which I charge for) - so I go in and subtract all of the shipping costs and then input my profit. I wasn’t sure if you know of an easier way to do this? I also realized that Etsy takes out so many fees, I honestly can’t keep track. I will also be switching to a website hopefully by the summer. Thank you for being so helpful!! 🥰
Hi there! I had a question.. is it normal to have lumpy tops after you light your candle and it dries? I had a customer tell me it was hard to get to her wooden wick because of the lumps .. also I use soy wax
Thanks for your wisdom💖.. Wet spots are better than that dreaded frosting..Does that ever happen to you?
✨✨🖤✨✨🖤✨✨🖤👍👋🤗 i remember your old videos you did clear jars
Yess! So long ago 😄
I've just started a small luxury candle business and my last two batches had wet spots I wont sell with wet spots and if I do it will be at a discounted price. I have used a heat gun to heat the glass jars before pouring and went from pouring at °132 to °127 . Will keep the trial and error .
So I just tried a new wax and I kept getting wet spots but then as a test , I poured at 180 right after mixing my F/o . NO WET SPOTS I wouldn’t have believed it unless i would have tried . Maybe make one candle to try it out ? I hope this helps you cause it devastating putting our money into this just to get wet spots 💕🦋
Hey hi
So glad you help us allot
I'm starting my candle business
Was doing some wax melts and white spots come on to the wax.
Is paraffin and putting at 180
What an i doing wrong
I just started heating my jars and it helps but not 100% lol I'm going to get a cooling rack because I'm determined to fix it because I love my glass jars 😩 and really don't want to change
hi!
I have a hard time dealing with soy wax frosting.
What can I do to stop or rectify that?
please help!
Hey there Erica great video and I really like this container also but I'm wondering how would you label it and keep its class.
Yep this is what I’m working on! I’m thinking about making my own custom sizes with my silhouette machine!
@@MemoryBoxCandleCo Oh yes that sounds like a great idea. looking forward to seeing what you come up with.
I sold 4 candles to a guy i work with.i used 464 wax in jelly jars.i did have some wet spots on 1 or 2 candles and 1 with oil on the bottom.he still bought them.i think the oil problem it was the last candle i pourd.i made some test candles using 6006 in ceramic jars i heated the jars plus use tin foil around the jar 1 still contracted just enough there was a gap on top wax about half way around the jar.
I was mortified when this happened to me. Then I tried using a heat gun on the sides which removed the wet spots and they don't come back once cooled either - well they don't on my vessels and I use clear glass x
Ps probably not the best method if you need to do a large number but I'm a small business so this is great for me
I saw someone on tiktok put the label on the bottom of the vessel
girl I'm not trying to be mean but I be like Ok when I see something bad in my candle I beat myself up then I see another Candle makers with the same problem I love it cuz I know im not the only one going through it 😂
I am pretty sure you have already figured out the label issue, if you have, what did you do? I am looking for an oval label but still not sure if that would work either
wow you're a helper for my candle thanks. but can you help me why my candle has a red spot on the bottom of the glass? how to solve it?
Would you disclose where you got the vessels. I’d love to get Matte white
Work smarter not harder.
Hi I am having a problem with my wick stickums coming astray after pouring the wax. Means my my wicks aren't staying in place. Any ideas greatly accepted. Its driving me mad!
Try wiping the area with alcohol, let it dry and then put stickum down. Press firmly with your fingers, a pen, or pencil. Sometimes there is dust or dirt at the bottom that you can’t see but it will interfere and make a sticking issue.
Honey i have problem with temperature when i put wax in jars
My first candles doesn't have a smooth surface. What does that mean?
Where do you get your matte black jars from?
California Candle Supply
Apart from wet spots, my last candle batch had a candle which has a layer of melted wax like texture at the bottom last inch and it's all solid above that.. I'm so confused over it that where i went wrong and what's thay thing basically... That candle smells regular and is all good except that bottom part... Please if anyone could help
Do you have any tips and tricks to avoid wet spot? Please help me 🥺
YES!!!!! I am thinking it was a big mistake using a clear glass jar and dye my candles. It shows imperfections after a few days... huhuhu...
Yep and it’s crazy that it’s completely normal!! ❤️
@@MemoryBoxCandleCo Yeah. I wrote it on my Thank you/Candle Care card, that is completely normal and will not affect the candle performance...
Btw we are half way March 2021 and your website not up yet... When can I buy your candles?!?!?! 😂😂😍😂😂😍😍🕯
@@chezter03 I KNOWWW 😂
Okay so I have an appointment next week with my lawyer to get all my legal agreements for my website! And I was thinking I’ll launch on March 30th which is the one year anniversary of me starting my business! 😁
Did you ever see a Yankee candle? People dont care about the wet spots, those who do, you probably dont want as a customer. My customers care about scent throw. The fact that you are small, and make them yourself is more of a selling for people.
I didn’t but I looked for one 😆
And I agree! Scent throw is #1 to customers!
Where did you purchase your containers
The black jar and tins are from calcandlesupply
And the clear wine glass shaped vessel is from sixteenseventeen ❤️
Where do you buy your dark vessels
Cal candle supply
Do you recommend to go over the wet spot with a heat gun?
You can if you want to! But there’s a good chance that your candle could still arrive with wet spots when your customer receives it
My candles look great and smell amazing just having a hard time selling them
Ive tried it all and nothing has ever worked! So i am switching to colored vessels.
👀👀 am I first!?!?
You are! 😄
@@MemoryBoxCandleCo 🤗yaaay!!! I just wanna say thank u for inspiring me to start my own candle business. I watch all of your videos and learn something new every time.
@@tokyotoky I’m sooo glad!! Thank you so much for watching 🥰
How far in advance so you make your candles?
At least 5 days before listing them for sale! ❤️
@@MemoryBoxCandleCo that will keep you busy! Thank you for all the videos!
it's no biggie plus after it's lit for the first time usually the wax sticked back to the glass and stays, also paraffin helps with adhesion so that could be why B&BW barely had any flaws
That's just what wax does.
Guy don't so obessive, these are natural products and this things happen. eventually it needs to burn well and have a good fragrance. we need end no. of things to focus on rather than perfecting a single product