snow Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 I have been getting cracks on the top of my candles as they begin to dry, what is causing this? And what can be done to stop it. If you make relief holes, do you poke them where the crack is? And then fill them with hotter wax? Is this correct? I am using J-50 wax in baby food jars, 6oz. ANd my wick is cd-6 corless wick. Please help! Thanks, Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandNewToCandles Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 I wish I could help you, I'm new to this too and trying to figure it all out myself...lol. Just wanted to say hi and wish you luck, I'm sure someone here must have a few suggestions... wish I could be more helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow Posted April 27, 2006 Author Share Posted April 27, 2006 Hi and ty...my name is also Deanna...I hope someone can tell me what I'm doing wrong. I made some candles that came out good, but now they are cracking. Theres so much to learn! Good luck to u 2:highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizbizzyb Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 I noticed in jars the size of baby food jar and my 4 oz jars...I get cracks and sink holes. I just learned to live with it and do repours. No other jar does this, so I just figured it is the jar itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Based on stinger butt's experience I assume small containers cool off too fast for this wax. Try pouring the wax on the hot side and use a slow cooling technique. If you have a styrofoam box or cooler to put them into that would be ideal.For future reference please let us know if that fixes it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaVA Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 You can also preheat the oven on low. Then turn it off and let your candles cool in there. They cool very slowly this way and are much less prone to getting cracks and air pockets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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