Candle Heat Sag Problem
Troubleshooting Guide

This is a guide for troubleshooting candles that sag due to heat.

Heat Sag
Heat sag occurs when the ambient temperature is high enough to soften the wax. It is important to remember that wax begins to soften at temperatures well below its melting point. Wax with a melting point as high as 130 degrees F. may be adversely affected by air temperatures as low as 90 degrees F. or so under some conditions (such as being in a car on a sunny day).

Prevention - Several steps can be taken if you are experiencing heat sag:

1. Use a higher melting point wax such as 140 degree F.
2. Avoid leaving the candles in a car for any length of time.
3. Avoid shipping candles that are prone to sagging to hot areas via UPS or US Mail - they tend to leave them at the door in the sun if no one is home.

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Disclaimer: The information presented here is accurate to the best of my knowledge and common candle making practices as of the time of this writing - January 2006. The author and the publisher accept no liability for the use or misuse of any of the information presented in this article. This article is presented for informational purposes and is used at your own risk.

Author: Bob Sherman

Publisher: Bobby's Craft Boutique Inc.

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