How To Fix A Tunneled Candle 6 Simple Effective Tricks

The foil helps trap some of the heat from the candle’s flame, so it will melt more of the wax.

This works best if your candle has just started tunneling so you can prevent it from getting worse.

If you still see tunneling, leave your candle in your oven and check it again in 1–2 minutes.

This works best on candles that have tunneled and are close to the bottoms of their containers. Avoid leaving all the excess wax in the candle container since it could cover the wick when it melts. Want to still use the excess wax? Melt it in a wax warmer to keep enjoying the scent.

Try melting the wax and replacing the wick if no other fixes work for you.

For example, if your candle’s container has a 4 in (10 cm) diameter, plan on leaving it lit for at least 4 hours. If your candle has multiple wicks, light them all at the same time so they burn evenly.