Why do some candles burn black smoke?

The candle has been burning for too long.. Once the surface is liquid, the inner wax of the candle heats up and begins to evaporate very quickly. The candle is then unstable, causing the flame to burn irregularly. The more the flame moves, the more likely it is to give off soot.

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Subsequently, why does my candle smell like smoke?

My candle is smokin. Smoke is created when the flame of the candle is unable to properly burn all the fuel (in the form of vaporized wax) efficiently due to a lack of oxygen. The result of this incomplete combustion is sooty carbon, as opposed to typical water and carbon dioxide. Moreover, what does it mean to light a candle for someone? Lighting a candle for someone indicates one's intention to say a prayer for another person and the candle symbolizes that prayer.

What should a candle flame look like?

Why is my candle flame so small? There are many potential reasons for this: - When the surface of the wax is almost entirely liquid, the flames sometimes shrink for 1 to 2 hours before the level of the candle evens out. - When there is only a few cm of wax left in your candle, less air can access the flame.

And another question, how do you join two candles together?

Place some newspaper or an old cloth on a table. Bend the top piece back so as to fully expose the the two broken ends of the candle. Set down the lighter once the wax begins to melt and immediately bond the two pieces by holding them together with your hands for 30 seconds.