gingerinarkansas Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 I've been reading throught the archives looking for advice on chunk container candles. Do you make the chunks out of a pillar wax and over pour with container wax? I noticed in the archives that some used the same wax for both but with container wax being softer, wouldn't you end up with squishy chunks? or is there a secret to doing it with container wax? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jipow Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 I've always used pillar wax for the chunks and container wax for the overpour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerinarkansas Posted May 11, 2006 Author Share Posted May 11, 2006 Do you have to go up on wick size when you make chucks? Wasn't sure if it needed a "boost" to get those chunks melting or if it would be just like a regular container. I've never done this before, as you can tell, but I wanted to get my ducks in a row before I started and made a big mess. Thanks Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 If you look at it, when you put in the chunks in the container they take up about 75% of the jar with 25% container wax over pour.With the % being more of a higher melt point wax I have to wick up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerinarkansas Posted May 11, 2006 Author Share Posted May 11, 2006 Thanks Candle Man, I was thinking that might be the case but wanted to get another opinion. It looked like alot of meltin' for that little wick. Thanks. I'm gonna get brave and try one of these sometime. They look really different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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