Why is my soy wax not smooth after burning?

Candle Fact

2/2/20231 min read

Why is my soy wax not smooth after burning?

Rough, Pitted Tops After Burning

The rough, bumpy tops after burning a soy wax candle are caused when the hot wax in the melt pool cools and solidifies at an inconsistent rate. This is a feature of soy wax, and not a sign you did anything incorrectly.