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candles turning white

Tue, 06/27/2006 - 09:02 — luvbug

I have noticed that after my candles set around for a while (weeks and/or months) that they turn white. Not white like I didn't put in any dye - just white like maybe it is separating from the sides (but the tops are turning white too). Does the sun do this to them? They don't look pretty at all. Looks very unproffessional. Please can anyone help? :?: :)
Thanks,
Donna

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Tue, 03/27/2007 - 05:43 — luvbug

Thanks

Thank you for your response. Now I'm gonna sound really dumb - but what kind of warmer are you talking about? :oops: What all do I need to do?
Thanks,
LuvBug

Mon, 03/26/2007 - 17:17 — aprilrain44

candles turning white

Soy wax is very fragile to temperature. Cold temperatures make the soy candles turn white. sticking the candles down inside a warmer and remelting the wax takes care of that.

Fri, 06/30/2006 - 12:28 — luvbug

Thanks Dragonflydreamer

Thank you for your response. What is a UV inhibitor? I assume that it inhibits UV rays - but what is it? I do believe the problem is frost. What can I do for that? What did I do? Help! :cry:
Luvbug

Tue, 06/27/2006 - 14:56 — dragonflydreamer

candles turning white

the sun could be doing it, I'd reccomend a UV inhibitor especially if you are or are going to sell the candles.

Also could be frost? I'd need to see the candles to tell for sure.