Candles come in various types according to their shape, size, color, material, fragrance, etc. Among them, the Resin Candles are worth mentioning. They are kind of unique and so attractive-looking.
If you’re up to using Resin candles, it’s quite normal to wonder if resin melts in a Resin candle. Well, like other materials, the resin also has a meltdown point. When it’s facing a high temperature, at a certain point it starts to get soften or in other words, melt.
So, let’s get into the details, shall we?

Will the Resin Melt in a Resin Candle?
As you know, the resin in a Resin candle stays in the gap between the two glasses. The outer large glass holds the small glass of the candle along with the resin. For your information, the more cured the resin, the better it stands against heat.
The Resin candles are basically made of epoxy resin. It generally gets cured up to 95% in 24 hours. But the entire curation takes almost 72 hours. Additionally, thick or heat-safe glasses are used to make such Resin candles to prevent shattering or explosion of them.
The standard resin can resist the temperature from approximately 65° C (150° F) to 148° C (300° F). But the epoxy is more heat-resistant and can withstand 315° C (600° F). It begins to distort at this temperature over time. On the other hand, heat-safe glasses can resist around 243° C (470° F) heat.
Now, it’s time to talk about the candle flame. The pretty interesting fact is candle flame’s non-luminous, coolest, and lowest part’s temperature is 600° C (1112° F); which is undoubtedly more heat than both epoxy resin and heat-safe glass can handle. And the side temperature that a candle flame produce is 1200° C (2190° F).
Now, let’s come to the main point. When you light a Resin candle, it’ll burn the wick including wax fuel. Over time, the candle flame will go deeper inside the glass and the heat will get more contained. Both resin and glass will try to withstand the heat as much as possible.
But at a certain point, the resin will get soften and look like a melt. As long as the flame generates heat, the resin will remain soft and distorted. But once the flame is gone and there’s no other heat source, the resin will cool down and quickly harden up as in its earlier state.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What happens to the resin in heat?
When you start applying heat to the resin, its cured state starts to distort, or we can say the thermosetting polymer chain starts to break up. Due to this breakdown, the resin may look like it’s melting or softening. But the actual scenario is it’s just a chemical disintegration.
Does resin stick to candle wax?
No, resin doesn’t stick to candle wax. If you’re wondering what happens when you pour the resin around the wax in order to cure it, then we assure you that the resin is non-sticky to any kind of wax including candle wax. Such as furniture wax, car wax, lost-wax casting wax, etc.
Is resin flammable?
The fact is resin can be highly flammable. Resin vapor can be very explosive when mixed with air. There are some resins that can have an unsaturated dual bond and be polymerized explosively under the presence of fire or any heat.
Conclusion
In last words, it can be said surely that resin possibly can melt in a resin candle unless the glasses are highly heat-safe, the resin is fully cured and you burn the candle for a short period. Keep in mind that you shouldn’t just leave your resin candle burning when you’re not at home, or there’s nobody to distinguish it. Else, the candle glasses can shatter or explode and cause casualties.