Question: What is "cold flow"?
Answer: Since gel wax is really just a viscous solution, not a solid that melts at a certain temperature like paraffin wax...it will "sag" or "flow", even in normal room temperatures. For example, if you left a gel candle in a jelly jar, or glass, tipped on its side, after a few hours, it would start to "pour" out of the container. This mostly only affects people who are trying to ship their candles. Not only do they tend to be in warm trucks and warehouses, but the boxes can also be set on their sides or upside down...ruining all of the candles inside!
Keep your candles upright, and you won't have to worry about this.
More Gel Candle Making FAQs
- What is gel wax?
- Are there different kinds of gel wax?
- How do I melt gel wax?
- What are the benefits of gel wax?
- How is it different from traditional waxes?
- Can I use the same fragrances in gel wax?
- How do I get the gel out of the bucket?
- What type of wicks should I use?
- What kind of containers can I use?
- Can I make my own gel wax?
- How much fragrance can I use in gel wax?
- Can I embed anything in gel wax candles?
- What is "cold flow"?
- What kind of colorants can I use in gel candles?
- Are gel candles dangerous?
