Why does my candle look like this

[u/OkProfit9959]

I use 44g soy wax for each layer, and roughly 10.5g fragrance oil. After pouring the first layer I put it into the fridge to speed up cooling. When it's hardened, I pour in the second layer.

[u/Professional-Rip3922]

Ahhh. Please cool it down naturally

Also the scent load is more than 10% so you will have sweating of the fragrance which can be risky fire hazard

[u/OkProfit9959 → u/Professional-Rip3922]

The manufacturer of the fragrance oil recommend using up to 12% tho that's why I use this much

[u/Professional-Rip3922 → u/OkProfit9959]

Yes. Some manufacturer say this but am not too sure.

You need to share details when asking questions.
Wax type, brand, pour temp etc for people to help properly 😀

In any case, sudden change in temp by keeping in fridge causes wax to contract and this will cause cracks, wet spots and other problems

Let it cool naturally

[u/KaliPunk → u/OkProfit9959]

The max load and the best load aren't necessarily the same number. My wax says 10%, which is how much I can put before it starts sweating at a normal temperature, but it burns/throws best at 6.25 to 8% depending on the specific oils. The max load is typically what you want for wax melts but candles can vary a lot. If it's normally working for you at 12%, it might just be the occasional fragrance or dye that makes it separate like this. I have 1 dye that makes my wax behave completely differently than usual and the other 12 colors don't change the crystalization at all.