BrySC Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 This candle stuff is harder than most people think. I got into candle making about 2 months ago...and STILL can't consistently turn out a nice candle. For the longest time, I was having problems with a frosty appearance...so everyone told me to pour hotter. Now PINHOLES are ruining just about every candle! This stuff can make you want to quit. I did a search on this site for pinholes, and the consensus seems to be that pouring too hot, or dirty molds can cause pinholes. My molds certainly aren't dirty. Some are new, and I cleaned the one's that aren't. So maybe I'm pouring too hot. But if I lower the temp...then I bet I'll be back to everything coming out with the frosty look! GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisyd'Light Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Take a deeeeeepppp breath and step away from the wax. We are in the same boat, but I'm testing containers. Hang in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Keep your head up. The candle gremlins can get you no matter how much experience you have. There are so many variables that it really is tough to get things perfect. Janette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Don't know what type of wax you are using but kinda sounds like straight parrifen. Try adding some UA or vybar and pour 170. UA would get rid of the pinholes for me. The frosting that you are talking about, I believe is what we call rustic. Just raise the pouring temp to get rid of frosting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrySC Posted May 23, 2006 Author Share Posted May 23, 2006 Connie...thanks for the suggestions. I'm using two different waxes...1343, and 4625. From what I read, you don't need any additives for the 4625 since it's a blend, but I was adding Vybar to the 1343 with the same problems. The frosting thing is different from the rustic. I actually like the rustic...but the frosted look almost hides any color. Pouring hotter did cure the frosting problem, but now TONS of pinholes are ruining everything. But if UA is known to help with pinholes, I'm DEFINITELY gonna give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britt Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 I think you are having the same problem that made me put everything away for a week and then go back. I got so frustrated. Get some universal additive. It solved my frosty problem on the first go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrySC Posted May 23, 2006 Author Share Posted May 23, 2006 Britt...did you have any pinhole problems also? Just curious if the UA did anything with those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Try adding the UA it will solve the pinhole problem. With the frosting, maybe your molds are too cold. Give them a shot with the heat gun first. Could'nt hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krateliff Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 I know that you said that you cleaned your molds, but I'm not sure what method you used to clean them. I fought the pinhole problem for about a week with 4794. What finally worked for me was to spray the molds with WD-40, let soak for a couple of minutes, wipe clean with paper towels. Then spray with Pam, soak for a couple of minutes, and wipe clean with paper towels. This cured the pinhole problem for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bttrflikiss Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 i use 1343 and i think the pinhole problem might be tiny air bubbles trapped in your mold try heating your mold and after pouring tap all the sides with a knife to release them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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