What you're seeing is soot. This problem can be eliminated if you trim your wick(s) every time before you light your candle, to ?". If soot builds up inside the container, after you have extinguished the flame and the wax has cooled, spray some Windex on a paper towel and wipe out the inside of the container. I would not spray Windex directly in the jar. Wipe over the cleaned area with a water dampened paper towel afterward. Allow the container to dry thoroughly before relighting.

The black you see is carbon. An excessively large flame will produce carbon due to lack of sufficient oxygen from the air in the jar to provide complete combustion. The updraft of hot gases from combustion hinders diffusion of air into the jar and that starves the flame of oxygen. The key for that perfect burning candle is wick maintenance. The wick must be trimmed to no more than 1/4" throughout the candle life. The candle can be burned for several hours without trimming. See similar questions...

As tempting as it may be to use ALL the wax in the jar, you need to stop burning your container candle when the wax level reaches ? " from the bottom. If you continue to burn your candle, you run the risk of the glass container breaking or possibly shattering. See similar questions...

All compiled classes are always put into the packaged jar. However, you can configure the compiler plugin to exclude compiling some of the java sources using the compiler parameter excludes as follows: lt;project> ... <build> ... <plugins> <plugin> <groupId>org.apache.maven.plugins</groupId> <artifactId>maven-compiler-plugin</artifactId> <configuration> <excludes> <exclude>**/NotNeeded*. See similar questions...

Mold growth in foods can raise the pH of the food. In home canned products, this could mean that the high acid products could become low acid and therefore run the risk of botulism or other bacterial spoilage. Thus, any home canned product that shows signs of mold growth should be discarded. The exception to this is jellied products. In these the high sugar content would prevent the growth of Clostridium botulinum. See similar questions...

Yes, you can leave our Two Oaks Vineyard candles open without losing the scent of the candle. They will act as an air freshener and you will reap the benefit of the scent long before you light your candle. See similar questions...

Drafts again are the culprit - causing the flame to burn to one side. Another reason could be that the holder is not resting on a level surface and the wick is not centered and straight. See similar questions...

Natural compounds in some foods, particularly acids, corrode metal and make a dark deposit on the underside of jar lids. This deposit is harmless providing the jar has a good seal and the contents have been properly processed. See similar questions...

Unsightly black stains on shingles are often mistaken for fungus, mildew, dirt or oil, but are actually caused by a hardy type of algae. This common problem has increased during the past 20 years, indiscriminately settling on rooftops from coast to coast. Dark algae streaks are visible when algae cover the normally vibrant colors of white, cobalt blue or hunter green roofing granules. See similar questions...

Before you light your candle, you should ask yourself if you have ample time to let your candle burn for a sufficient amount of time. For example, if you continually burn your 16 oz. Apothecary jar candle for 1-2 hours at a time, it will not be enough time to create a wax melt pool for the entire diameter of the jar, therefore, it will only burn down the center, leaving wax around the jar. See similar questions...

No. This is a common misunderstanding. Remember, a candle is a solid not a liquid. Most liquids will lose their fragrance if left uncovered. Examples of this would include perfumes and colognes. At Candles By Victoria we thoroughly mix our fragrances within the wax and continue to agitate throughout the filling process. This assures that the fragrance is captured within the very structure of the candle and releases the powerful fragrance upon wax liquefying through melting. See similar questions...

A well-made candle will create virtually no smoke when burning properly. However, if the wick becomes too long, or an air current disturbs the flame's teardrop shape, small amounts of unburned carbon particles (soot) will escape from the flame as a visible wisp of smoke. Any candle will soot if the flame is disturbed. To avoid this, always trim the wick to ¼ inch before every use and be sure to place candles away from drafts, vents or air currents. See similar questions...

Candles should be kept out of direct sunlight. I add a UV inhibitor in my candles, which will help with this problem; however, if the candle is in the direct sunlight, it will eventually fade. See similar questions...

Hollow heart" is a discoloured hole sometimes found in the center of an otherwise healthy potato. It can be caused by rapid growth, extremes in watering, or drought in the farm field. A hollow heart potato can be eaten, but to improve its appearance the hollow piece should be cut out. See similar questions...

Pecan Scab is the name of this fungal disease. There is no practical for homeowners with a few trees or for anybody who doesn't have the equipment to spray a large tree. Some types of pecans are more resistant. When planting choose Cape Fear and Stuart. They are resistant while papershell types are not. Susceptible trees will produce fruit during some years and it takes 20 years to grow a new one, so you may want to retain a large tree even if it is susceptible. See similar questions...

Without knowing how long the lanterns have been lit, it is challenging to pinpoint the cause. With normal usage and over time, a gray fog will appear inside the glass. Heavy carbon build up over a short period of time is not "normal" and is a strong indicator of poor design and/or manufacturing. See similar questions...

No, do not consume the dessicant pouch inside each jar of Absorb Plus. It is a harmless moisture and odor absorbant to keep the product at maximum freshness until you open it. Simply throw it away after opening the jar, or when you've finished the contents - whichever you prefer. If you've blended it into a shake by mistake, don't drink it and throw that shake out. See similar questions...

Occasionally this may happen due to the nature of soy wax. The benefits of soy wax far outweigh any appearance flaws. This does not normally happen on candles that have been properly extinguished. To get your wick back, take a long grill lighter and melt the wax on the top layer until you can see the wick. Once you can see the wick, dump out the wax that you have melted with the lighter into another wax safe container, NOT into a trash can as the wax will melt the plastic. See similar questions...

Sewage has a natural tendency to produce odors. All sewers have some odors. The plumbing system in your home is designed to prevent these odors from entering the house. If you are experiencing odors indoors, it is likely that there is a problem with the vapor trap. See similar questions...

A metal called manganese, which occurs naturally in water, is colorless and harmless. When combined with chlorine, it becomes black. If you have manganese, you may want to install a filter or other point of use water treatment system. [Return] See similar questions...