viczye23 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I bought some mottling wax to give it a try and followed the instructions down to the T. I heated to 80 degrees celcius, added the midnight blue colour, I didn't add scent, and i poured at 80 like the instructions said.I let it cool at room temp, so considering it's cold in the UK, the heating is on so it is warm in the house but these are how they turned out. Can anyone suggest how to get a full/better mottle with this wax next time?Please help, im about to pull my hair out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaczor Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 For me there are two ways:1. Make rustic candles - pour at lower temperatures 2. Add vybar - color will be smoother without any defects Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viczye23 Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 For me there are two ways:1. Make rustic candles - pour at lower temperatures 2. Add vybar - color will be smoother without any defectsKaczor I can't pour low temp as it won't mottle, nor can i add vybar as it will stop the mottling. I make rustic candles anyway but this is a wax specifically for mottling and it hasn't mottled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 did you warm your molds? I also put a cardboard box upside down on the molds so they cool slower. But, truthfully, I have very seldom gotten a mottle that I was happy with. :undecided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaczor Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 @Georgia - cool slower - it could be a good way to resolve this problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viczye23 Posted November 25, 2013 Author Share Posted November 25, 2013 @georgia I warm my molds in the oven first so it helps to cool slower but clearly i cant get them to cool slow enough. It's cold here at the minute, being the end of November but the heating is always on and the house is warm. I suppose i could leave the molds in the oven a bit longer but as they are metal i can't get them too hot otherwise i cant touch them lol.I'm starting to think mottling wax is a waste of time and money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 what kind of mottling wax are you using? is it IGI? I use IGI1274 with Polyboost and get fantastic results. Don't even have to 'box' them to slow cooling or anything... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viczye23 Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 what kind of mottling wax are you using? is it IGI? I use IGI1274 with Polyboost and get fantastic results. Don't even have to 'box' them to slow cooling or anything...i'm using chandler grey mottling wax, i'm in the uk so can't get a lot of waxes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsones Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 (edited) Scent actually enhances the mottling effect of the IGI wax. The more scent you add, the more mottling you get. So you might want to try one with some fragrance in it, just to see how it looks. Edited November 26, 2013 by bsones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viczye23 Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 Scent actually enhances the mottling effect of the IGI wax. The more scent you add, the more mottling you get. So you might want to try one with some fragrance in it, just to see how it looks.Thans bsones i'll give it a go adding fo to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Or add mineral oil isn't it if you want mottle but don't want to add scent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 I don't do mottles but I had to comment on the beautiful shade of deep blue you got on your candles. Lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viczye23 Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 Or add mineral oil isn't it if you want mottle but don't want to add scent?I don't mind adding scent but thought for the first try with a mottling wax i wouldn't add any. Because it's a mottling wax though i shouldn't really need to add mineral oil should i? I thought that a mottling wax already had all of the additives it needed to make it mottle, otherwise it would just be wax, not mottling wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 no, the mineral oil just adds oil - just like fragrance oil - it brings out the mottle. I missed the part where you said you hadn't scented them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmeroo Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 How long ago were these candle's made when the picture was taken? I ask that because I used to make container mottled candles..mine looked just like yours and I freaked out and thought..MAN! I just wasted all that wax! I called the company, and they told me that they go through a translucent stage before they mottle..I checked the next day and they were mottled.I remember a few years ago, one of the vets on here named TOP of Murray Hill always used to say the more FO the better the mottle! Unscented one's use mineral oil lie Scented suggested. HTH and hope they turn out for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wthomas57 Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Pour hotter, cool slower, add correct amount of fragrance and try vybar343 (doesnt affect mottling) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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