I use bees wax, but it takes my Sims FOREVER to create an Exceptional candle. An Excellent candle is one in a blue moon. AND IT'S DRIVING ME OUT OF MY SKULL! I have been making the same candles over and over again. Sometimes I have to have them make it like FIVE TIMES before I can an exceptional one! Is this normal? Why does it take so long to make a high quality candle?!
BTW, the Sim is usually Focused or Very Focused. She has the Maker trait. She maxed out the skill needed for candle making. And yet, I am seeing TONS of Normal quality candles!