scentlady Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 I was weighing up 4 lbs of wax (CB135) for a batch of container candles and threw in a an ounce or two of leftover flakes from my scooper from a previous batch as part of the 4 lbs. After I poured the candles I realized that the flakes in my scooper was pillar wax. Well my candles have never looked so good and came out with perfect smooth tops. Do you think these candles will be ok? Right now they look great. I could do this all of the time and have great candles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgie Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 The candles should be fine. I used to add some pillar wax to my containers but I think I would add too much because the sides always pulled away from the jar. The tops always looked great though and the wick size was the same as without it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 yeah the only thing I would worry about is the shrinkage. but if yours have already cooled all the way down, then i dont see any worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scentlady Posted January 18, 2006 Author Share Posted January 18, 2006 well 2 of them have wet spots which I never get but they really don't look too bad the tops came out so nice that I did another batch with a little pillar wax (way less than I know went in the first) and they came out really great looking too with no shrinkage so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyn Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Hmmmmm, how much pillar wax did you add that time? I might try that!! Also, did it change the wicking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Sounds like you just stumbled on a good idea. That is great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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