chrisasst Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 (edited) why am i not getting a flat top after i do the repour of the votives? i have this indented circle around the wick pin. i dont have any wax left to do a third pour. am i doing something wrong. Edited July 15, 2013 by chrisasst Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 No. Just wait a little longer before you do your second pour. You might even try pouring 5% cooler too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 if you want to level it out just hit it with the heat gun - don't hold too close or the gun will blow the wax out of the mold :-{ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjdaines Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Looks pretty normal to me. 4794 is a great votive wax, so stick with it. It is designed to shrink (so you can get it out of the holder) and you are seeing different amounts of shrinkage based on uneven cooling. Can't do much about it with a seconded pour so the heat gun is your best bet for flat tops. And, yes, be careful or you will blow wax off the top. If the votives are for me, I leave them as shown in your photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlylovesCandles Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Try pouring just a bit in the middle and then do a final pour fillinf in the whole candle. I really like doing this and find that I have enough to do at least 8 votives with 1lb of wax. I do love the votive blend as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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