Candle Rick
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Thanks for the suggestion @TallTayl! I had thought about either trying a pillar or votive blend to get full separation when frozen but I haven't tried it yet, I have no experience with anything other than container wax. My one concern would be the potential for the wax to crack in the cold, but I guess I won't know until I try.
Ideally I'd like to use up the glasses that I have but frosted glass seems like it may be the easiest solution so long as the spots aren't too noticeable through them.
I may put in an order for some new wax after a little more research, but for now, the testing continues!
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Hello all, I live up north and am trying to make container candles that can be shipped via transport truck in below freezing temperatures. I am working with 8oz clear glass tumblers, IGI Parafflex 4630A as my base wax, and 8% FO. As you may have guessed, I am having issues with the wax pulling away from the glass after sitting in the freezer for a while. I have been experimenting with different additives like petrolatum and soft microcrystalline but I haven't had consistent success across my testing. Maybe 1/4 of the candles I make will randomly survive numerous freeze/thaw tests but most of them pull away/form spots after 1 or 2 trips to the freezer. I mostly would like to know if anyone believes this is an achievable task or if anyone has had consistent freeze/thaw success with their glass containers.
Any advice, ideas, or stories would be very much appreciated.
Thanks
what is causing this wax ring around the top of candle?
in General Candle Making Discussions
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@lightmyfire what temperature do you preheat your tumblers?