what does it mean when you light a candle and it turns black all around the top of the glass?

the candle has a 1 inch ring around it that tuned black when it was lit. ...

the candle has a 1 inch ring around it that tuned black when it was lit.

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10 Responses to “what does it mean when you light a candle and it turns black all around the top of the glass?”

1. fdm215 says:

   September 29, 2009 at 5:23 am

   The black is soot from the flame.
2. T J says:

   September 29, 2009 at 5:23 am

   It’s called "candle black".

   It just means that the glass is too close to the flame.
3. Ria L says:

   September 29, 2009 at 5:23 am

   that the wick is too long. Make sure it’s not longer than a quarter inch from the wax.
4. svthorsland says:

   September 29, 2009 at 5:23 am

   In the old times, it meant bad luck. But in modern times it just means that you lit the candle too long. It is a question though!
5. big al says:

   September 29, 2009 at 5:23 am

   its from the smoke.. one time when i was little i tried to clean it off while the candle was still lit and i caught a kleenex on fire. that was funny.
6. cambric finishe says:

   September 29, 2009 at 5:23 am

   This soot which is mainly comprised of carbon and due to incomplete combustion.
7. PK says:

   September 29, 2009 at 5:23 am

   It is actually carbon, also known as soot. It is normal and nothing to get worried about.
   Happy New Year!
8. Lil Buddy says:

   September 29, 2009 at 5:23 am

   That the glass is getting HOT
9. MM says:

   September 29, 2009 at 5:23 am

   soot it is. it means remove the glass
10. dedeshry1 says:

    September 29, 2009 at 5:23 am

    that’s soot from the wick burning.. trim the wick and soot should disappear