🔥 Top 3 Common Pouring Temperature Mistakes in Candle Making (And How to Avoid Them)

🔥 Top 3 Common Pouring Temperature Mistakes in Candle Making (And How to Avoid Them)

If you’re pouring candles and noticing issues like sinkholes, poor scent throw, or uneven tops—it could come down to one key factor: pouring temperature. Getting this step right is essential for achieving smooth, professional results and consistent fragrance performance. Here are the three most common pouring temperature mistakes candle makers make—and how to avoid them:

1️⃣ Pouring Too Hot
When wax is poured at too high a temperature, it can lead to uneven surfaces, sinkholes, frosting, or even cause your fragrance oil to evaporate before the candle sets. This affects both appearance and scent throw.

2️⃣ Pouring Too Cold
Pouring when the wax is too cool can result in poor container adhesion, visible wet spots, or wax setting before it properly bonds to the jar. This is especially problematic in cooler climates or with thick-walled vessels.

3️⃣ Adding Fragrance at the Wrong Temperature
If you add your fragrance oil when the wax is too hot, it can burn off and reduce your scent throw. Add it too cool, and the oil may not fully bind with the wax, causing separation or uneven scent distribution.

✅ How to Avoid These Mistakes:
Stick to tested temperatures for both fragrance blending and pouring—they vary depending on the type of wax you’re using. At Illumina Candle Supplies, we provide temperature guidelines for our waxes to help you get it right every time.

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