Daisymay66 Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 I have been making candles for about 8 years now. The last couple times I have made candles, there is oil sitting on all the tops..like when you first start out and you think more oil = stronger candles..wrong!! Anyone have any ideas why this would be happening? Depending on the oils..I use 1 to 1.5oz per pound of wax. It hasn't just been one oil..it's happened with everyone I've made. I have not changed how I make them. I use straight soy. Any ideas? I am totally stumped..and irritated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danni5173 Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Does it happen more when you use 1.5oz pp? I would back off and just use 1oz pp. Have you changed pouring temps or waxes or anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danni5173 Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Maybe not stirring as much to help the fo bind to the wax? It's weird that it would just start happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisymay66 Posted July 29, 2014 Author Share Posted July 29, 2014 Does it happen more when you use 1.5oz pp? I would back off and just use 1oz pp. Have you changed pouring temps or waxes or anything?I tried cutting back to 3/4oz and it's still happening. Stir for the same 2 minutes I always do. I just don't get it please someone help!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 I wouldn't be surprized if its the wax itself. Sounds like you have a bad batch. It happens. Call the supplier and explain the problem. A good supplier will offer to exchange it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisymay66 Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 I wouldn't be surprized if its the wax itself. Sounds like you have a bad batch. It happens. Call the supplier and explain the problem. A good supplier will offer to exchange it.Ok thanks Candybee! I don't have good luck so I'm betting against it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 If they won't take it back you may be able to still use it by mixing it with a good batch. Thats what I did once with a bad batch of palm. I added 10% of the bad wax mixed in with the good. Candles came out just fine. It's worth a try if it works. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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