Chloe w Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Hi everyone, I recently start making parrafin pillar, but it failed every time. Some strange mark like cauliflower always left on the surface and some wax were also sticked on the mould, however Candles can pulled out easily. I poured wax around 100 degree, no fragrance, wax also got additives. I've tried changed different moulds but same result. I also tried to preheat the mould as now is winter time(Australia), but still the same. I don't know what was wrong. Anyone can help? Much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncraiders Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 I personally dont make pillars or use paraffin wax atm. But a very helpful piece of information that will help people to give suggestions on what might be causing this issue and how to potentially fix it would be if you could mention the type of paraffin wax you are using like IGI 4625 or IGI 1274 for example as well as what additives you are using. Seeing as there are a ton of paraffin wax that can be used for pillars it is hard to know what the problem might be without knowing the exact wax being used. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chloe w Posted August 6, 2018 Author Share Posted August 6, 2018 Thanks for the reply! I was using paraffin beads which refined in Japan. The website I bought this wax didn't gave a brand name. Also the additive also doesn't have a name, it's just 'finish beads' for parrafin. 😭 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Hi Chloe. The "cauliflower" effect is a natural part of some paraffin waxes. If you can find vybar or strearic available to you, you can add those to help eliminate that effect. Polycarbonite molds, like the one shown in the picture do tend to have a hard time unmolding. If you can find and use an aluminium mold, they will release much easier, and also if you ever decide to use fragrance, the fragrance will eventually ruin the poly mold. HTH 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grama Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Pouring to cool. I pour around 180-185. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopie Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 7 hours ago, grama said: Pouring to cool. I pour around 180-185. I agree, you're pouring it too "cold". Try pouring hotter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdcharm Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 20 minutes ago, Hopie said: I agree, you're pouring it too "cold". Try pouring hotter. That's my thought too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Polycarb molds are their own beasts. I would contact the company you bought the wax from and find out what type of wax (other than pillar) is it? For instance, you should know if it has additives in it because if it already has vybar, you probably don't want to add more. If it doesn't, then do what Jcandleattic suggested. Did your polycarb mold come with instructions? If so, what'd they say? Is there a heat limitation to it? Paraffin wax at 100 degrees F is barely liquid, so double check your pouring temperature if you're talking Fahrenheit. If you're talking celsius then you are pouring way too hot, because 100 degrees c is equivalent to 212 degrees F. For a smooth surface you want to pour between 180-190 probably. But are you leaving to just harden on its own or do you water bath? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chloe w Posted August 7, 2018 Author Share Posted August 7, 2018 (edited) Thanks Jcandleattic for the reply！I will change to aluminum mould and try again. Edited August 7, 2018 by Chloe w Wrong typing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chloe w Posted August 7, 2018 Author Share Posted August 7, 2018 I am new to here, don't know how to reply to single comment 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chloe w Posted August 7, 2018 Author Share Posted August 7, 2018 Thanks guys for the suggestion of pour in hotter temperature. Do you mean pour in 180 Celsius or Fahrenheit? I poured the wax in 100 celsius, is it still too cold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chloe w Posted August 7, 2018 Author Share Posted August 7, 2018 Thanks scented! I will double check with the company, I think the wax contained additives but I will send my photos to them see if they have any suggestions. Now I know you guys talking about Fahrenheit, I poured in much higher temperature😂. I also thought I might pour too cold so I tried another time yesterday, poured in 125celsuis degree.still got the same result. Now I am thinking I might pour too hot. I will try another time later today. Thanks for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncraiders Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 9 hours ago, Chloe w said: Thanks guys for the suggestion of pour in hotter temperature. Do you mean pour in 180 Celsius or Fahrenheit? I poured the wax in 100 celsius, is it still too cold? They are suggesting pouting a 180 Fahrenheit. Pouting at 100 Celsius is to hot you need to pour more around 83-88 degrees Celsius instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 You may be injuring your molds at that high of a temp. You would pour at 82 celsius or could go lower into the high 70s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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