bfroberts Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 I poured 20 clamshells before I realized my percentages were off. I meant to do 50/50 blend of 4630/4625. Instead I poured a 65/35 blend, which is too soft and won't release from the clams. I popped a few in the fridge and after a couple of hours, they will slide out with a little manipulation. Question is.....can I melt them down and add the appropriate additional amount of 4625 and FO to get them up to the correct 50/50 blend and then repour back into the same clams? Just trying to salvage whatever I can. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belinda Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Try it with a few of them and see how it does. You never know till you try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 I've done it with success and other times the clam gets a crease from pushing out the first wax and then it leaks. If you try it, put in some type of tray in case you get a leak you don't have a total mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfroberts Posted May 12, 2015 Author Share Posted May 12, 2015 This turned into a happy accident. I was afraid of leaking clamshells, so I only re-poured into the ones that were perfect. Rather than using up new clams for the leftover wax, I poured it into a couple of jars intending to save them as "sniffer" jars (trying to cut down on so many grubby hands on my clams). They were, without a doubt, the most beautiful candle pours I've ever done. I let them sit overnight and a couple of hours ago I poked a hole and stuck a wick down in one of them and lit it. Oh my, what a fabulous candle. The pour was gorgeous, perfect adhesion, flawless top, the throw is amazing, and now a perfect burn at the 2 hour mark. I know this can probably never be duplicated on purpose, but at least I can admire it while it lasts. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 All's well that ends well! Glad your storyhad a happy ending Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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