primstar Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 As a newbie to high preforming wax. I was attracted to try IGI J225 Super wax. I was wondering if anyone gets sink holes using this wax (even though it is supposed to be a 1 pour wax). I heat the wax to 200 add colour and Fragrance then pour at 190. I hear lots of people using heat guns for smoothing out issues. When doing a second pour with this wax do I have to pour at 190 again or should the temperature be lower? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coconut Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I do not usee J225, I use J50 or 4630 which are also one pour. When I pour too hot I get sink holes. I pour 4630 at about 165 and J50 slightly higher. Try 180 and see what happens. Also be sure to calibrate your thermometer in ice water if you haven't done so already. You could be pouring hotter than you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primstar Posted February 20, 2014 Author Share Posted February 20, 2014 Thanks for the thermometer idea. I use a laser thermometer, I just point at the wax and it gives me the temperature. Maybe this is not what I should be using for candle making:)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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