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TOFU Candle Making Kit includeing 21 Oz Soy wax, 10 Cotton Wick, 4 Fragrances and More, Complete Candle Making Set for Adults and Beginners Soywax candle making & cleaning tips Soywax shrinks as it cools, so it will either shrink away from the walls of the mold or shrink away from the wick in the middle. Cracking suggests it is shrinking away from the wick. The hotter the wax is when poured and the faster it cools, the bigger the cracks will be. To reduce the cracking, maintain the wax temperature just above the melting point (66ºC - 70ºC) and let the candle cool slowly. You can also blend palm oil or coconut oil with your soy wax. Palm oil is much softer, with a lower melt point. By blending the soy wax with a softer oil, it would create a mix that is slightly softer which allows a more even burn. When your candles are poured and your pot is still warm, it’s best to wipe it out with a paper towel or an old piece of fabric that can be thrown out. Get as much soy wax off as you can before washing it in hot soapy water.