Texture after wax resets

[Megan]

I'm having an issue of after I burn, and it looks pretty good while it's burning, the wick pool increases at a normal speed, when I blow the candle out and the wax resets itself I get this weird texture on top. I used a 50/50 ratio of Goldenw 464 and 415 soy wax. Is it not the right blend?

 

[lenarenee]

I'm afraid that's typical soy wax behavior.

 

[jcandleattic]

What @lenarenee said, it's the nature of soy wax.

 

[Megan]

Okay, I didn't realize. Thank you. I'm still new to making candles, so I don't have a lot to go on yet.

 

[Susie]

So is there a different wax we can mix with soy wax to eliminate that? And if so, what proportions would you recommend?

 

[jcandleattic]

Paraffin, but for most soy users that defeats the purpose. You'd have to do at least a 50/50 mix to consistently eradicate the soy bumps, maybe even higher depending on the soy and/or paraffin.

 

[lyschelw]

Yep, tis the nature of natural.