Andy Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Hi! im new to candle making. I’m using 444 wax. I heat up to 210 wait till I reach 185F to put fragrance oil. I’m using 10% fragrance oil. Throw hot and cold is good. But it’s so bumpy, uneven ugly help please I pour into candle vessel (tin) at 130 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdcharm Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 My feeling is that 210dF is way too hot for your wax ... did you have any discoloration as well? I think you're only supposed to maximum heat that wax to 185dF. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusyBee Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 185F would be max. Try heat it to around 182F, so you don't go over 185F. At least you got hardest part right which is getting decent hot throw. 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfroberts Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 You'll have to experiment with your pour temp to find the optimal. I'd go up or down 5 degrees until you find the temp that gives you the best aesthetics. IIRC, 444 did better for me at a higher pour temp than the other soys waxes I've worked with, so I'd work up. Others may have a different experience. Also, I really don't think there is any need to heat your wax that high. Heat to 185, add FO, stir and pour at your desired pour temp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 Try pouring at 135 - 140. I agree don't heat so high, 185 should do fine and is also a good temp to stir in your fragrance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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