Margaret Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Hello! I am new to this site and in awe of the wealth of knowledge and kind community! I am making candles with a soy wax blend (GW 464) in square containers that are 12cm by 12cm. I am using two wicks. I am trying EVERYTHING, two pours, three pours, different pouring temperatures, poking holes, not poking holes, and I can't seem to ever get a nice flat smooth surface. I seem to always end up with sink holes. Does anyone have any tips or tricks? I am so desperate at this point I will try anything. ALSO, I am making the candles in my kitchen, with the AC about 72 degrees. Should I be doing this outside? I would really appreciate any advice. ALSO--if anyone is in the Miami area and willing to join me in this quest, I would happily pay for some help. THANK YOU! -Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissIllumineCandles Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 I'm pretty new to candle-making myself so I could be wrong, but are you leaving them to cool in a drafty place or leaving them too close together maybe? You could try warming the containers slightly or leave them to cool in a slightly warmer place with no drafts. Sorry I can't be of more help, maybe someone else in the community who has more knowledge and experience can chime in and help a little more. Love always xo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 I don't use your wax but I use soy and invested in a heat gun many years ago. You can smooth out your tops in a jiffy with one! You will also usually see if there are holes that need to be relieved and repoured when you heat the tops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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