Cosmetiques Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Hi there, I’m relatively new to making candles and have been experimenting with different natural waxes such as beeswax, soy and my newest wax, rapeseed. Although not having any difficulties with either beeswax or soy, rapeseed is a completely different matter . My previous attempts at pure rapeseed candles have all seemed to come alive and erupt up from the sides of the glass container like molten lava. I thought maybe it cooled tooquickly so next time I slowed the cooling process but it seemed tohappen again if not quite as bad as the first time but still not goodenough haha so I was wondering if anyone knows exactly what is happening/ what I’m doing wrong and could help me figure this out because I can’t seem to findanything else about this online and everybody else’s rapeseed candles look perfect haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah S Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Holy crap! Sorry, I don't know anything about rapeseed wax. Where are you getting it from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmetiques Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 I ordered it from Livemoor.co.uk and it was advertised as pure rapeseed wax haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Wow! I’ve never seen that before. Soy gets some cauliflower top, but nothing like that. What were your melt and pour tempS? does the retailer have any info? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 (edited) Quite the science experiment there! Never even knew they made rapeseed wax, oil yes I've used. Edited July 6, 2018 by kandlekrazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerven Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 (edited) That's... odd. Not going to create an "It could be..." list because I'm stumped. How about a list of questions. I have never seen wax expand like that. I've seen weird shrinkage and a few waxes that have rounded tops after cooling but never smooth expansion past the rim. Maybe moisture? Maybe high altitude? Is that 100%, absolutely can't be anything else, wax? It looks similar to frosting, shaving cream, body butter, whipped soap... or something subjected to a vacuum. What technique was used to cool the candle? If you added a little bit to hot (not boiling) water, does it melt and float like oil? Was any fragrance, dye, or other substance added? Does the crater extend to the bottom? I see dark discoloration between some of the "curds". Is that shadow, soot, or something else? Did it visibly erupt or was it a gradual process? How are you melting the wax and to what temperature? The smooth side is what intrigues me the most. The flared rim around the wax tells me that it wasn't completely set when it started to expand but cooled quickly while doing so, keeping it from collapsing and causing the sides to be smooth as it continued to expand. That is, if it was a slow process. I don't know... something about it seems odd; as though compressed air or cold water was sprayed on it, displacing it and causing it to rapidly set. That's unlikely, but now I have the urge to find my can of dust-off and see what would happen (probably a huge mess). Edited July 6, 2018 by Kerven 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita1 Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 I Have had the very same experience. With the same wax from the same company. It does nót work. I had ordered a 25 kilo bag they did not want to take it back. This wax is not suitable for making candles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightLight Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 This wax is meant to be blended not used on its on. It sounds like a very hard wax. “For candles, this wax must be mixed with other waxes. Not suitable for candles in it's pure form.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waxingprobs71 Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 Hi did you find the answer to your molten rapeseed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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