BrandNewToCandles Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 So I did my very first container candles last night with the soy wax kit I bought for containers. The color is not what I expected, but that's easy to fix. The cold throw is amazing, I'm letting them sit for a while longer before I burn them for testing (I made two, one for each type of wick I have). The larger one, which I poured last, looks a little rippled and there are a couple spots between the wax and the glass. I assume I poured too cold (110 as recommended in the kit). I also didn't warm the glasses before I poured. If I pour at about 130 into heated containers, will this help? I've done some research and I think that'll do it, just checking with the professionals. Also, the fo and dye blended really well in the wax and the wax melted easily, no chunks. Is this a sign of good quality? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorrie Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 Depending on the type of wax you are using... Some soy waxes are recommended to pour very slushy. And Some have higher pouring temps. With out knowing what type you are using it is hard to help but for the wax that I use. It is recommended to pour slushy usually 100 degrees. When I do this I get nice smooth tops. I don't heat my jars at all. In the winter I have to watch the outside temp, because of drafts in my house. When it is extremely cold I have to raise my room temp to help with wetspots and shrinkage. If the candles cool to fast I get what looks like a sink hole. And wetspots.. I don't get them very often so I am not sure what to tell you there.HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandNewToCandles Posted April 11, 2006 Author Share Posted April 11, 2006 Thanks. After reading another board I realized maybe the wax did need to be cooler. Next time I'll pour one at 130 and another at 100, see what works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hewells Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 you could also try cooling under a cardboard box this may help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandNewToCandles Posted April 12, 2006 Author Share Posted April 12, 2006 you could also try cooling under a cardboard box this may help.I hadn't heard of this. Thanks, I'll try it!After about 22 hours of curing, the rippling has disappeared completely, and so did the wet spot. There is still an air pocket, though... Not bad for attempt number one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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