Can cooler for better jar adhesion

[CaptnKush]

I read a lot on here about slowing down the cooling process for better jar adhesion. I have yet to see anyone post on using these soda coolers. I am going to pick some up if they work, because they would be a hell of a lot easier to use than wrapping with a paper towel or cloth.  If anyone has used these I would love to here the results. And these fit perfectly to an 8oz straight sided jar.

 

Edited March 20, 2019 by CaptnKush

[CandleRush]

Wow, never thought of using these! I’ve been wrapping my candles with towels. But as someone stated, while I have no adhesion issues initially I’ve noticed when I move them to a different part of the house the adhesion appears. Temp changes I guess are part of the issues. I would love to know!🌸

[Crafty1_AJ]

Fill a beverage cooler with freshly-poured candles.  I have several coolers, and they work great.  Most hold 15 square mason jars at a time easily.  Fill voids with crumpled newspaper.  Nice slow cool, and no fooling around with can covers or towels!  Fantastic adhesion.

Edited March 20, 2019 by Crafty1_AJ
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[CandleRush]

Thank you for sharing this!🌸

[Crafty1_AJ]

5 hours ago, CandleRush said:

Wow, never thought of using these! I’ve been wrapping my candles with towels. But as someone stated, while I have no adhesion issues initially I’ve noticed when I move them to a different part of the house the adhesion appears. Temp changes I guess are part of the issues. I would love to know!🌸

 

Yes, temp changes are key.  Wax expands when hot and contracts when cool.

[CandleRush]

Crafty , do you notice some poor adhesion to reappear later?

Edited March 20, 2019 by CandleRush

[Crafty1_AJ]

Yes.  More wet spots in colder weather.  My candle storage area has fairly stable temps, but I do take candles to shows and markets, where temps, if too cold, will cause some wax to pull away from the sides of the jars.  That being said, my customers do not complain about wet spots.  Ever!

Edited March 20, 2019 by Crafty1_AJ
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[CandleRush]

Ok. I’m wondering though why go through the effort if wet spots can show up at anytime. I’m just playing the devils advocate here, not judging just questioning.

[Crafty1_AJ]

I slow cool so the wax doesn't shrink too fast and cause sinkholes.  As a side benefit, I get good adhesion, which usually stays that way unless the candle is exposed to a big temperature drop, which doesn't happen often.    I don't do outdoor shows in super cold weather.  

[CandleRush]

Thanks again, I get it! I’ll have to dig out my cooler and give it a try🌸

[Kerven]

Coozies should be great for slowing down cooling, especially so for palm. I tried using them once but had to make felt sleeves since they were too small for the jars I was using.

[NightLight]

I saw some under the bed plastic storage boxes, not the super huge that could be used for candles. They are not too tall like the styrofoam ones, so you can pour the candles and even put the top on while cooling. Chuck a blanket on top!