Wick'd Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 We've hit our summer groove already (100+ degrees) and I've just realized this'll probably cause a problem with shipping candles. I've got a bunch of wickless tins that my sister out of state would like to add to a small craft display, but I've just realized that it's possible they'll end up pretty messy by the time they reach their destination a state away. I'm using 4630 which has a melt point of 119 and although I don't know exactly how hot the back of a delivery truck gets it's probably a safe bet it's close. Is there anything I can do short of packing ice packs with them or am I just out of luck for the next four months? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Ice packs or Dry Ice work well along with foam wrap & peanuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowded House Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 I found some good ideas here and here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 It's worse than you think. You can't assume the candles will be right side up and Harmony Blend can start to slump around 104 F according to IGI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wick'd Posted June 1, 2006 Author Share Posted June 1, 2006 It's worse than you think. You can't assume the candles will be right side up and that wax can start to slump around 104 F according to IGI. Exactly :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xverion Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 The back of UPS trucks get extremely hot during the summer here, I can't imagine how hot it would be in 100 degree weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinInOR Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Our UPS driver has measured the back of his truck at 125. Not a pretty sight. Priority Mail on a Monday will be the shortest trip like those other thread mentioned.I saw another tip somewhere, but haven't tried it yet. Someone took those water crystal thingamajigs that people use for smelly jellies, and put them in ziplocks and froze them. Was able to mold them around and they helped keep the temperature down a little bit, and lasted longer and were less messy than other ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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