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I have found pouring hot gets me perfect tops and not finding many cavities. I've been reading that adding FO at that high of temperature in soy wax is affecting my hot throw. Would you recommend adding at 120 and then pouring and just fix the tops? Thoughts?
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Thanks I poured 5 at 160 and had perfect tops! Will see if it's that FO only or all of them.
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Awesome thanks for all the suggestions everyone! Next question, after I pour it does it matter if i move it around at all? Would this help with adhering to wick or just cause more problems?
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Okay good information. I will try pouring at 105 and seeing what happens. Just an idea......I have some insulation board which is siding underlayment. Do you think making a box with it and pouring them inside of there may help? Any suggestion on an easy way of heating jars. Put them in the oven? Sorry I'm still in my first two months so pretty new to all of this.
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I am using a small 8oz. glass container holds 6 oz wax.
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Okay good to know. I will start poking holes no matter what and see what I find. As for my procedure it's always the same. I heat to 185° I add my fragrance right away, stir for about 2 minutes or more depending on batch size, and then I let cool. I've been playing around with pour temperature but it seems by best is around 140°.
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I have two issues currently when I am pouring my soy candles. 1. Almost all of them are sperating from the wick so there is a small hole most of the way down the candle. I have played around with pour temperature from 145 down to 125 in 5 degree increments with the same results. I am using Golden Brand AAK 464 wax and CD8 wicks. Any ideas? 2. Black Sea scent is creating massive lumps and holes in my candles. I poured other right after this and no major issues. I had to melt the tops 4 times to be able to get a somewhat smooth top. Ideas? Thanks!!
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Thanks! I will check that product out! Appreciate the help!
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So I am brand new to candle making. I have poured 6 so far this week and just a few general questions / pointers if anyone would like to share. I am using the double broiler method to melt the wax. When cooling the wax before adding fragrance do you leave it over or pull it off the double broiler ? Does it matter? Same question then when waiting for pouring. Any pointers for getting the wick directly in the center of the jar? I am pouring 8oz jars. Thanks all!
