framebyframes Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Does anyone who has experience with beeswax and aluminum molds have any tips or suggestions with this problem?The bottom of the pillar forms a concave which seem to keep occurring even after prior steps to avoid it have been taken. I understand that wax contracts when it cools down, especially if it's a rapid cool down(from what I've observed). We were getting cracks, and sinkholes before but have managed to fix those issues.info/steps taken to try and remedy this problem so far: what else are we forgetting or haven't tried?•aluminum pillar molds are wrapped with aluminum foil, preheated at 200 F/ 93 C and remain inside an oven until wax is ready to be poured.•100% natural/pure beeswax is poured into the aluminum molds at a temp of 155 F / 68 C, with an ambient room temperature of 65-70 F / 18-21 C.•after pour, a cardbox box is placed over the molds to slow the cooling process even more.Any tips, suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all for your time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 I just do a second pour and then level on a hot plate. I don’t insulate any more. Just poke relief holes and do the second pour. I ALWAYS find cavities so a second pour puts my mind at ease and I can turn these out pretty quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framebyframes Posted April 17, 2021 Author Share Posted April 17, 2021 1 hour ago, TallTayl said: I just do a second pour and then level on a hot plate. I don’t insulate any more. Just poke relief holes and do the second pour. I ALWAYS find cavities so a second pour puts my mind at ease and I can turn these out pretty quickly. Thank you for that advice! Do you ever get 2nd pour rings even if it's just quick fill? Noticed that when my friend and I have tried to do a 2nd pour to fill sink holes, there's a slight variation in color/tone of the wax at the bottom. Definitely a lighter shade compared to the 98% of the candle. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 It is amazing what a warning sticker will cover! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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