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12) How do I get rid of the “snowflakes” in my candles? Could it be the scent?

When you make candles at home, there are many factors that can cause air bubbles and pockets, imperfections and holes in the finished candle. Sometimes when you use too much of a scented oil, it will cause the entire candle to appear cloudy, or have small areas with imperfections, possibly resembling “snowflakes” within the candles.

If the imperfections you see in your candles are appearing mostly at the top, then you are waiting too long to do your second pour of wax. Remember, you want to pour your candle wax into your mold or candleholder a little over half way, and then wait awhile to give the wax a chance to start setting up and getting firm. You then poke holes in the wax around the wick, and then pour more wax into the mold or candleholder to prevent air pockets, sinking of the wax around the wick, and other imperfections.

If you notice the problems are mostly around the sides of the candle, then you are pouring your wax at a temperature that is too low. Use a thermometer so you can determine what temperature your candle wax is before you pour it into your candle mold or candleholder.