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Should a candle jar be leaky, it is as good as faulty already. If you do not check to see if the candle jars you want to use are leaking you might end up having to deal with spilled candle wax during production, which is not a very nice idea. These could slow down the entire production process and business activities in general.

Leaks can be very frustrating because they might leave wax on the work table, on the carpet, etc. Worst still, a leaky candle container can even lead to an outbreak.

Metal candle containers with a seam at the side or bottom have the most common cases of leakages. Make sure to check for leakages before making use of containers. To do this, simply put water into the container and wait to see if it spills or not. You can even leave it for a few days because some leakages can be very slow.

Candle Jars that attract and can catch fire easily should be shunned at all costs. This would seem like an obvious rule, but a lot of candle makers often make that mistake, especially when using ceramic candle containers.

If a ceramic or any other candle type at all is porous, it will be able to soak in melted wax. This becomes a giant wick and can cause an enormous flame to rise just around the edges of the container top, this could eventually burst into a bigger fire.

Any container made with material that can easily catch fire should not be used for candle making.

Cracking is the most popular problem that abounds with candle jars, especially ceramic and glass types. Cracking can cause the biggest problem for candle makers.

There are two major problems that could arise from using cracked containers, the first one is spillage. When a candle jar is cracked, hot wax will be spilled over.

The second is a fire outbreak, a cracked candle container has in numerous cases been the cause of major fire outbreaks. In the case of a crack in a candle container, the flames could rise as high as several inches and could come in contact with anything within those few inches of proximity to it.

Candle containers are not industrial equipment, they are more household materials and as such should be resistant to heat.

When buying containers for candles, confirm that they are labeled as safe for candle making, it will be very bad if a container that will combust when under the pressure of heat is used to make candles. Heat-resistant containers like glass and oven-safe ceramics are ideal for candle making.