Film/Residue inside jars

[mcmike2034]

We have been making candles for a couple months. Gb 464 with Natures Garden FO and

dye's. We have made some progress but can't seem to complete a 9 hour test(or any hour test) without having a thin to thick film on the inside of the Jars. Can anyone help? 1st post.

[ksranch]

I don't use that wax, but you should add what diameter the jars are and what wick you are using - my first instinct is you need to wick up, but need more info.

[rjdaines]

Vegetable waxes do tend to leave a film on the glass. From what I've seen, only a hotter burn can eliminate it. However, hotter burns can create other problems. Post a photo and let's see how bad it looks, it might be fine as is.

Edited September 27, 2013 by rjdaines

[Candybee]

There is a big difference between a wax film residue and leftover wax on the sides of jars. Its natural for soy wax to leave a film or 'greasy' looking residue on the sides of the jars. On the other hand, if the sides have wax leftover as the candle burns down you probably need a bigger wick. It will depend on how much wax is left. If its 1/4 to 1/2" thick definitely try a bigger wick. If its 1/4" or smaller I would continue to test the candle and burn to the bottom of the jar. In many cases the wax on the sides may 'catch up' and eventually burn down during the second half to the bottom burn of the candle.

Edited September 30, 2013 by Candybee

[Lorelei]

464 seems to have an uglier residue than most. That was what turned me off that wax.

[mcmike2034]

Thank you for your reply. I'm sorry for being so tardy on the reply, the last week has been hectic as all getout. We are using 2.5 to 3.0 mm

jars with CD wicks. As a newbie this site rocks. TY.

[mcmike2034]

Dear Addict, thank you for answering my 1st post. I'm sorry I'm so slow in answering you as Life really kicked me in the last week ( I kicked back) Unfortunatly I melted down all my jars to try again but thanks for your input. As a newbie this site is like starting at kindergarten. TY.

[mcmike2034]

Dear Candybee, Thanks for all your help. This was a thin to a little bit less thin? ring around the inside usually .25 to 1.00 inches in

height. After reading your post I realize we only burned them for 9 hours. So we better go to the bottom. TY for your advice. I'm really looking forward to learning from this site.

[mcmike2034]

Hi Lorelei, Thanks for your reply. There are sooo many waxes to choose from it's a little confusing but I'll sort it out. TY.

[EricofAZ]

I'm not much with soy. I did play with 464 a bit and kinda liked it. Maybe some day I'll go back.

Candybee has some good observations and advice. If you tell us how thick it is, not how tall, and what the temperature of your glass is towards the end of the burn, we might be able to help. I rather suspect that it is underwicked, but not sure. Sometimes wax on the side "catches up" at the end. And sometimes the flicker inside a residue candle can be entertaining.