enchantedflorest Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 I just had a major brain ooops,,, made a DBL batch (2lbs, 4 8oz jars) of patchoulli (from CC). I added 2oz of FO, and what I later realized was I added only enough color and UV for 1lb of wax. AND THE BIGGY... meant to put in 2 lbs of wax, poured jars, and normally I have some left over since there not quite 8oz filled. This time I couldnt even fill all the jars. So... either I didnt push the tare button or just only used 1lb of wax. ???? Can I burn a candle with that much FO/wax- whats the point, its not accurate for test burning anyway. At worst case thats 2oz FO to 1lb wax. Any input on what to do... should I remelt it and add more wax. then repour?:undecided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brat Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 I'd remelt and add more wax! Especially since if there's that much FO in there, you'd probably need a different wick to burn well... JMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breanna Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 I'd remelt and add more wax! Especially since if there's that much FO in there, you'd probably need a different wick to burn well... JMOI agree!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enchantedflorest Posted April 9, 2006 Author Share Posted April 9, 2006 If I remelt the wax, weigh it melted in the pour pot and add as much as needed to = 2 lbs that should be good huh. I'm sure this is a dumb ? but will the wax weigh the same liquid as solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 but will the wax weigh the same liquid as solid. Yes it will weigh the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltbox Pantry Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 I would use them as tarts or wickless candles and start on a new batch.SP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enchantedflorest Posted April 9, 2006 Author Share Posted April 9, 2006 Well I figured out what I did at least. Forgot to push the tare button. After taking into account for FO it is off the weight of the pour pot ---- oops. I am remelting them right now and then adding the extra wax (and color oops again) then I'll repour and see what happens. The smallest oversite with candles means the worls LOLThanks everyone for the input. I guess I cant complain to much its my first real ooopps since I started making candles. Im sure there will be many more. Thanks again you are all great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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