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What Causes My Candles to Fade?

Candles that are subjected to sunlight or other lighting may fade in time. Darker colors and brilliant colors will occur more rapidly. It is recommend that you use a UV absorber to reduce the fading.

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Are there any good candle making books?

How do I select the proper wick?

What is neck height on wick assemblies?

How Do I Wick a Polyurethane Mold?

What Type of Wax Melter Should I Use?

What is the best wax to use for containers?

What is granulated wax?

Do I need instructions on my candles?

Is there an easier way to make votives?

How Can I Increase Votive Burn Time?

What is the ideal pouring temperature for my candles?

What are Essential Oils?

How Do I Know Which Gel To Use?

What causes clouding when I pour gels?

Are Any Additives Needed to Make a Wax Mottle?

How do I get mottling without the candles sweating?

How do I reduce air bubbles?

How Much Fragrance Should I Use?

How Much Fragrance Can Be Added to Gel Candles?

What Causes My Candles to Fade?

When I pour my soy wax I get a crusting on top of my candle or it looks like my color bleeds why is this happening?