Candle wicks falling over... help!

[Former_Member]

I've been having this weird problem with a few of my candles.
When it gets down to the very bottom, the wicks move around or fall over. I have tested many candles that haven't done this, but some do. I use hot glue to glue on my pre-tabbed wicks.
I'm guessing this is happening because of the hot glue... what kind of glue do you use?

[Former_Member]

I haven't made many candles, just a few, so I am hoping someone will chime in with better advice. I don't use any glue. I always wait until the wax starts to thicken a bit and then add in the wick. It seems like once it's a little thicker it stands up better.

Also, you can add just a little wax to the bottom, add the wick to it and let it harden, then fill the candle the rest of the way. That way the wax holds the wick up for you.

[Former_Member]

I will try that and see if it works! :)
I feel like the heat is melting the hot glue once it goes to the bottom. The candles are perfectly fine up until that point.

[Former_Member]

I tried doing that thing with the wax as glue and it actually is working! Thank you so much, Amy!

[Former_Member]

You're totally welcome! Glad it's working for you. :)

[Former_Member]

Same here! I am always trying to improve so I can put out the best product possible for customers. Candle making is my passion, and I've been trying really hard to fix any issues I run into! :)