Hello all:)
First post, but I’ve been reading along since I started making candles (1 yr) I’ve yet to find my “soul wax” but the closest I’ve gotten is C1/coco 83. 75/25. I love the finish, the creaminess and after spending a loooong time I finally feel like it’s wicked properly. Problem is that I get giant sink holes. Like, deep sink holes that lead to more sink holes and air pockets. I heat to 185, FO 175. I’ve tested POUR temps in increments of 5 degrees from 135 all the way to 90. 90 is a sludge fest and a lot of wax was left in pitcher.
From my research, this happens with this wax and I want to work with it because I like it. And I bought a lot lol
I also think that my jars are not helping; I use a thin walled straight sided tumbler and also, I like them and have a lot to get through before potentially resourcing.
I’m currently testing a couple things I’ll list below (just poured) but if anyone has any pointers I would be SO grateful:) thank you!
current tests;
different ratio of wax blend; 90/10 C1/coco
pouring at 135 but setting the jar in warm water
curing surrounded by warmed up rice
