tamsoycandles Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 My wife and I have recently started making candles again. We've just finished our 3rd 50 pound box of 464. The last box (and the earlier ones to a lesser degree) has had issues with sink holes and quite a bit of porosity after the pour. We've tried pouring at different temps, etc. Just figured it was something we'd have to deal with using 464 and just hit with a heat gun after setup. My wife cracked open a new box and made two batches of candles (8 total). PERFECT tops. No cracking or holes after the pour. Is this typical? What attribute of the wax might cause or prevent these issues? Thanks! Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcbrook Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 It has been years since I used soy but when I did I was told that it can be inconsistent from crop to crop or one year from the next. But hopefully you can get a better answer than that one! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 This is not an answer to your question - but I have noticed a big difference in the level of moisture in different boxes of 464 wax. I only buy one box at a time, usually about 1 box per month. (I used to buy 6 boxes at a time) They are often completely different batches.I wonder if that gives different results. I think I will track some things based on the batch for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I have noticed similar with C3. Sometimes the flakes are nice and (forgive me) moist. Some are brittle and dry. Same with eco soya pillar blend. It's always a good idea to make a small sample candle with each lot, just to be sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackbenimble Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 I have noticed this issue as well. ATM I have a 50lb box that is somewhat moist flakes but the last 20 boxes have been more dry flakes. My tops tends to set up smoother depending on the temp in the room. Even different FO can some times give me bad tops. Haven't noticed it in the wax but have wondered this too. Hmmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilyspoppy Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 I'm sad to add that this can be an issue with petroleum based waxes, too. I find I often have to adjust IGI-4630 with petrolatum from time to time, batch to batch. I contribute it to poor quality control by IGI. Just my opinion, though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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