Hi! I've recently switched to C-3 Soy wax from Cargill because i read a lot about it having creamy smooth tops and great adhesion online.
I tried the following 2 methods:
1. Melted the wax to about 180F, added in 6-7% FO around 170F, stirred for 3 minutes, then poured around 120F (cloudy stage). Then i did a second pour for the top layer since the tops from the first pour were not smooth enough.
2. Melted the wax to about 170F, added in 6-7% FO around 160F, stirred for 2 minutes, then poured immediately.
Results:
There were better results for the first method - the second one resulted in cracks in the top surface and FO was not incorporated well enough.
However the problem is that with the first method:
1. Even after doing the second pour the tops are still not completely smooth. There are still weird lines all over the top of the wax. A lot of people would suggest using a heat gun, however i am consistently getting the same problem - once i use the heat gun, my candles start sweating the next day. Without the heat gun it would be fine.
2. There were also some wet spots, although i had preheated the jars before pouring.
Any suggestions/thoughts? It would be greatly appreciated 🙂