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Sheesh! Did we all initially underestimate the complexity of candle-making or what? Haha! Okay, here goes...I only make pillar candles. IGI 4625 has been my go-to wax for a long time now. HOWEVER, the 4625 is absolutely terrible when it comes to making candles in silicone molds! No matter what I do, my candles always, always, always come out with thousands of tiny little bubbles when I use 4625 in a silicone mold. I've tried pouring at a hotter temp (190F), I've tried pre-heating my molds, I've tried sticking my molds into a warm oven after pouring the wax so the candles can cure slower...you name it. Yikes. Out of complete curiosity I tried using a soft container wax, IGI 6006, and the candles came out perfectly! No bubbles whatsoever! Made absolutely stunning candles - that melted way too quickly and created a huge puddle (as expected). Now I'm under the impression that softer waxes create prettier detailed candles with fewer bubbles. Anyone have experience with this? I just ordered a 10-pound slab of IGI 6028 Paraffin/Soy Pillar wax. I'm praying that this will solve my bubble issue. For anyone else having this issue: I'll keep ya'll updated on the outcome of the candles once the wax comes! -
Anybody Ever Try IGI 4625 "Pillar Blend" in Containers? If so; what kind of luck did you have? Or would it be "Un-safe" Because of the "Hotter Wicks" needed for the "Higher" melt points? Wouldn't it "increase" the Risk of Jars Shattering? -
I am having trouble getting a good hot throw in the IGI 4625 pillar blend wax in a 2 x 3.5 inch pillar. I add UV stabilizer at 1 tsp/lb, color (I use both the liquid and color block), and fragrance oil at 6%. Right now I am using 18 ply flatbraid wick. I have tried square braid, LX, CD, and zink core and I like how the 18 ply flatbraid is burning. The cold throw is good. This is happening in many fragrance oils so I do not believe it is that. I melt the wax at 195. Add the UVS, then the color, then add the fragrance oil at about 185 degrees. I stir for 3-4 minutes with the FO. I am thinking maybe my temperatures are the problem. I do plan on trying the LX wick again, maybe the LX 14 or 16 to see if that will help. Does anyone have any suggestions? Any help is greatly appreciated.
