Why Are My Beeswax Candles Not Burning Properly?

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Why are my beeswax candles not burning properly?

I am making beeswax candles and am wondering why the flame is very dim.

I am using a large cotton wick for the votive.

and tips would be great!

Only use approved dyes for candles. Items such as crayons are water based and won’t mix with the wax, meaning your candle may not burn properly or at all.

In order for a candle to work properly it needs to pass melted wax through the wick. Beeswax melts at a higher temperature and requires thicker wicks, therefore it is necessary to hold the lighter next to the wick for a longer time than other candles.

Hope any of this helps.

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