Enotionaldebt Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 (edited) I’m using a double boiler to melt my wax, but I’m about to move on to using a crock pot wax melter. I read an article on candle making mistakes that are frequently made. And it talks about water mixing with melted wax. Maybe that’s my problem? If not I could use some help! also I am using beeswax. I wish I could use soy wax to make this candle but it’s just so brittle and easily breaks when I pull it out of the mold. So I’m stuck using beeswax Edited April 7, 2022 by Enotionaldebt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightLight Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 You can try mold release, different pouring temp. You can try soy pillar wax, or paraffin pillar wax. It sounds like you were just using regular soy container wax. That is too soft for molded candles. Sometimes its the type of mold that can cause problems, not all molds are good and will leave surface issues. Make sure you leave the candle alone before unmolding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 By the color and texture It looks like moisture got blended into the beeswax. I use a presto pot direct heat for beeswax and no longer see that effect. If using fragrance, make sure it’s an oil based candle fragrance, not one that is water based. If it were just air bubbles along the mold the lock marks would be more rounded, and the rest of the surface would not be so matte. I DO use a silicone based release spray in all molds which does help promote shiny smooth surfaces and minimize air trapped. also, heat/pour temps. I tend to heat to about 155-160 and pour at that temp. Too low an you get surface imperfections. Oo high and the wax won’t shrink properly and often sticks hard to the molds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enotionaldebt Posted April 7, 2022 Author Share Posted April 7, 2022 Hey so this beeswax is a white beeswax instead of the regular yellow beeswax. Also let me send photos of what my mold looks like on the inside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 7 hours ago, Enotionaldebt said: Hey so this beeswax is a white beeswax instead of the regular yellow beeswax. Also let me send photos of what my mold looks like on the inside Is the candle with the pockmarks scented? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enotionaldebt Posted April 10, 2022 Author Share Posted April 10, 2022 it is not scented, I don’t want to try and add any scent to it until I can make a really nice looking candle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightLight Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 From what I can see, there is wax stuck on your mold so you are getting clean release. I suggest trying another mold and see if removal is the same. Next candle get mold release spray. Why don’t you try blending beeswax with paraffin pillar blend for a test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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