pr0vidence

Hi Cindym,

Nope, I am from Connecticut. pr0vidence is a name I chose as a wee one for the wrong reasons, now it is just a name. Nothing to do with Rhode Island at all

Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I will try the heat gun trick and then try making some new ones, but pour at a cooler temp. We'll see if it works!

I have poured this wax 2 or 3 times now each time has been between 180-185. Is it too hot? I am pouring it into both large mason jars and small glass hex jars. The big mason jar obvioulsy gets the biggest hollow spots. However the small hex jars (4 oz jars) get air pockets as well.

Should I pour cooler, around 170 degrees?

Thanks, you guys are the best.

-pr0v

Hi, thanks for the replies.

here is a link to the wax and a description of it

http://www.lonestarcandlesupply.com/wax.html#IGI-4630

It claims to be a single pour, I figured that meant that I would not have to re-pour after the wax has cooled. This is not true?

The advice is appreciated.

-pr0v

Greetings all. New to the board, pretty much new to candlemking, just kind of getting into it.

Anyway. I got some 10 lb slabs of wax from an online supplier. I filled a couple of mason jars and let them cool. When cooled I noticed that there's a large hollow spot right at the top, but about half an inch below the surcafe of the wax. I don't have a digi cam (but I can borrow one if you need pictures) But just looking at the candle you wouldn't notice anything is awry. However, if I press my finger onto the top of the wax, it pushes through and there's an empty air-hole in the wax for about an inch, then there is wax again, presumably solid all the way to the bottom. Does that explanation make sense?

Anyway what gives? Is it bad wax? too hot? cold? anyone have this problem? Some skimming thorugh the forums didn't reveal much but I admit I didn't do any heavy searching.

Thanks

pr0v