jennifer Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 I know that I need to pour slowly to avoid air bubbles, but it seems like I can't pour slow enough because I have lots! of tiny air bubbles. How slow do I need to pour? Or is there something else that could be causing the air bubbles? Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iammommytwo Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 What type of wax r u using, and what are your heat and pour temps that you are working with?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennifer Posted June 6, 2006 Author Share Posted June 6, 2006 I use 100% soy flakes from Mill Creek. I normally heat to around 180 or 185 and pour when the wax is just past being cloudy--still liquid enough that it doesn't splatter when I pour--normally between 100 and 105. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 People often suggest that not heating the wax too high when melting helps reduce the air bubbles. I think it might be true. Maybe hold the line at 175-180 and see if that helps.By the way, I've never really noticed any advantage to pouring really slowly. We're not looking to make a milkshake, but otherwise you can just dump it in there as far as I'm concerned. As you've noticed, it doesn't make any difference with the bubbles anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowded House Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 I use 100% soy flakes from Mill Creek. I normally heat to around 180 or 185 and pour when the wax is just past being cloudy--still liquid enough that it doesn't splatter when I pour--normally between 100 and 105.At what temp are you adding FO? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennifer Posted June 6, 2006 Author Share Posted June 6, 2006 I add the fo at 175. I also use liquid dye less than five drops normally if that would make a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowded House Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Are you sure they're air bubbles and not unincorporated FO? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennifer Posted June 6, 2006 Author Share Posted June 6, 2006 I hadn't considered that it could be fo. I think that they are air bubbles though because it is most obvious when I use a heat gun to get rid of some of the frosting--I just suddenly have tiny bubbles all over the jar surface that rise to the top and dissapear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Yup, that sounds like too much heat. I would back it down a bit like Top suggested. If that still doesn't work, I would try a diff. thermometer and see if you get the same reading. I once had a themometer that was misreading my wax temp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iammommytwo Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 I agree as well about the temp. I try not to go over 160 w/pure soy, and I pour slushy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennifer Posted June 7, 2006 Author Share Posted June 7, 2006 So then I should probably just heat until everything is melted (checking temp just to be sure it is 160 or above), add fo and dye to wax in a preheated pour pot and then pour when it is cool? That would actually be a little easier because I feel like I'm constantly checking the temperature when I'm melting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 So then I should probably just heat until everything is melted (checking temp just to be sure it is 160 or above), add fo and dye to wax in a preheated pour pot and then pour when it is cool? That would actually be a little easier because I feel like I'm constantly checking the temperature when I'm melting.I personally wouldn't worry about going up to 170 but you could follow the 160 advice too. One additional thought is that I like to heat slowly and gently stir to avoid hot spots or overshooting the temp. That can be helpful too I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Stirring with a whisk will also help avoid incorporating bubbles in your wax when mixing the FO in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennifer Posted June 7, 2006 Author Share Posted June 7, 2006 Thanks! You have all been so helpful. I'm going to try your suggestions today as soon as I get my delivery. I never know when to expect it--sometimes 1:00 and sometimes 4:00. Oh well, at least it shows up I guess.Jenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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