Wick-it-up

We use 10% 76 degree coconut oil in an 8 oz contaoner candle. Base wax is Advanced Soy. Adhesion is not an issue as it is a metal container, but the tops are perfect. Flat, smooth, no cracks, and no holes.

Thank you all for the input. Worked on a few color/wick testers this weekend and poured at about 145F into a 145F jar and allowed to slowly cool to room temp. Will let you know how they look.

Hello All, I am using C3 after testing several waxes. I am having inconsistant tops and side adhesion and would love any input that is out there. Last week poured several dozen 8 oz. straight sided jars with approx. 7oz C3 with 6% FO and .002% dye flake. Heated to 165 F , added dye and FO and poured at approx. 160F. Jars and room were at approx. 81F. This batch came out perfect. Smooth tops, perfect adhesion. Trimmed wicks, capped and boxed them 2 days later. Today I noticed that almost all of the candles have had the wax pull away from the jar (no adhesion). Room temp in storage area is about 60F. Earlier this week, did a batch, same size jars, 6% FO, .0012% dye flake, same melt and pour temps but room and jars were at 74F. There were sinkholes and "ugly" tops within an hour after pouring and after compltete cooling about 50% lack of adhesion. Had to remelt several candles and use a heat gun on most tops. Two days later, again at 60F room temp, there is 100% lack of adhesion on these candles. I've read some past postings. Is 125F pour temp the key to good tops, no sink holes and perfect adhesion? Where does jar and room temp during the pour come into play? Is this wax so sensitive to temp that a 20 degree change in room temp take a candle from 100% adhesion to zero adhesion? Any helpful input would be greatly appreciated