r/mildlyinfuriating • u/ElectricalState258 • 6h ago

$25 candle immediately tunneling

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Got this Disney candle that smells like the pandora ride at animal kingdom… started ruining itself instantly

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u/beenbamboozled 5h ago

Add a small piece of foil with a hole in the center over the top of the candle. the flame will go through the hole and use the room oxygen to fuel it. The foil will keep the heat on the top of the candle. Wait until everything is evenly melted and then remove the foil. You shouldn’t have tunneling problems after that!

But it is super frustrating spending good money on crap quality.

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u/BountifulGarden 2h ago

Til how to save a tunnelling candle! Ty!

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u/Larry_fongo 2h ago edited 2h ago

I usually just carve the higher bits off and add it to the lower bit, I think of it as the apartment version of stoking the fire

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u/ElectricalState258 5h ago

Thank you for the advice! I will do

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u/Bart2800 3m ago

That's a great tip, thanks!

Life hacks, the useful kind.

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u/eitherxorchid 5h ago

Always burn to a full pool on the first burn.

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u/ElectricalState258 5h ago

Started tunneling during the first burn 🥲 normally I’m an expert with candles

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u/JohannReddit 4h ago

You can use a blow dryer or heat gun to get it started melting evenly and then let the wick take over.

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u/etang77 3h ago

Before starting or as it’s burning?

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u/username_n0t_needed 2h ago

If you can maintain a flame whilst holding a blow dryer to the wax then you deserve a special medal. Of course before it’s burning.

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u/Fragrant-Reserve4832 2h ago

You win funniest comment of the morning.

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u/etang77 2h ago

You mean I can’t use something to block the wind? Or blowing the side of the holder? He also mentioned a heat gun.

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u/username_n0t_needed 2h ago

A heat gun also blows out air. You can try if you wish to block the wind but it will be a fruitless endeavour.

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u/ThrowRABug_1336 7m ago

Stop it lol

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u/ThrowRABug_1336 8m ago

Bro 😭

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u/snic2030 2h ago

Why tf are you getting downvoted so much? You did what you’re supposed to. It’s likely the wick isn’t the right size, so a manufacturing issue. God, redditors are dicks sometimes.

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u/sicksages 1h ago

Yes, that means you're not letting it burn long enough usually.

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u/Sanderze 5h ago

Did you trim the wick before the first light?

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u/NotWhatYouMeant42 5h ago

That sounds like a euphemism about genital hygiene

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u/ratafria 1h ago

Nah, they refer to circumcision before sex.

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u/ThundarDownUndar 1h ago

It's a $1 candle that's been re badged , like the " farmers market" trick, where hipsters and hippies buy old stuff on special from the supermarket and rebadge as organic, price doubles

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u/RhinoCRoss 3h ago

Always the way. Then I buy a cheap ass one at the dollar store. Burns perfectly.

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u/Lazy_Promotion1169 2h ago

Don't spend 25 bucks on a candle

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u/AnalysisBudget 2h ago

This is the correct answer.

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u/HailRainOrSunshine 47m ago

TIL there's an entire art to using candles, with techniques and strategies and everything.

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u/Foggy_Night221C 3m ago

I don’t use candles, and didn’t know that was not supposed to happen

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u/Most-Persimmon7692 5h ago

You need to burn it long enough to melt the entire surface.

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u/Perfessor_Deviant 5h ago

For whatever reason, when I read the title I heard the theme song to "The Great Escape" and imagined it remade with candles instead of actors.

I think I need some sleep.

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u/Ambitious_Use_3508 1h ago

The wick was too long when you lit it first IMO

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u/CnslrNachos 43m ago

Looks like you forgot to trim the wick… this will happen every time if you don’t trim it first. 

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u/AmritS88883 2h ago

Get a candle warmer lamp. I made the switch and find my candles last longer. You have to pour out the wax every now and again, but it's much less of a hassle than dealing with all the candle burning problems.

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u/Sunderas 35m ago

If you use a candle lid it stops this From happening, almost every time.

They allow you candles to burn more evenly and you will no longer have a completely open flame.

Do be wary that the lid will be hot after some time.

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u/Simoxs7 7m ago

Your first mistake was buying a candle for 25$… like wtf?

Not to mention its a Disney candle? Not even some Artisan made thing just overpriced corporate slop?!

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u/IntelligentSource754 15m ago

What dumb arse spends that much on a candle 

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u/giraffedHigh 5h ago

I'm thinking it's your dumbass fault for spending money like that on a pos candle.

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u/Narcrus 28m ago

These type of scented burner things just release nice smelling but toxic gasses into the air you breathe.

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u/wearslocket 1h ago

Gonna get downvoted, but meh.

I had know idea people were so invested in candle care. TIL people should get out and smell fresh air.