enchantedflorest Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 I was pouring candles today.... over the past 2 weeks I have poured 400 which is ALOT for me. While I was pouring and my back and feet were aching and my baby/tummy was saying just eat the damn yummy smelling candle I thought ----- and why does it say "pour slowly" when filling the jars with wax. - how slow is slow? I thought of alot of reasons that MAY be why the wax directions say to pour slowly into the jar but - huh does it matter? Just wondering if anyone has any input on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breanna Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 LMBO,,I use to think that too. You pour slowly so you dont get annoying BUBBLES inside your container and that creates little air pockets,,,Im sure others will chime in,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris77 Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 2 come to mind. Pouring slower to reduce air bubbles, and 2nd so you don't splash hot wax out of the jar onto you and and everything else.That's all I can think of.C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 I never got air bubbles from pouring soy too fast. If there's a stray bubble it just comes up. I don't think it really matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iammommytwo Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 not once have I ever thought about whether or not I was pouring too fast......if there were bubbles, they did just come up to the surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enchantedflorest Posted June 20, 2006 Author Share Posted June 20, 2006 WHOOO HOOOO --- I am giving it a try next pour at "normal" pour speed - I actually stand there everytime trying to be as patient as possible but man --- there is not enough time in a day to pour slow LOL. I had thought of all the reasons listed plus some, jar adhesion, wick adhesion, and some more I cant think of now. To me splashing some soy on me would be fine to get the quickness of just pouring the wax into the jar. + with soy you normally are pouring at a temp that wouldnt be sooo bad to get a little on ya. Thank you all for chiming in --- anyone else feel free to add on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idacandlelady Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 That's a good point! I get air bubbles even if I pour slow. So what's the deal?LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carol k Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 i don't pour slow, if i get air bubbles i just pick up the jar and tap it a few times on the counter, center the wicks and i'm all done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris77 Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 I seem to get bubbles no matter what I do....pour hot, pour cool, pour fast, pour slow, heat wax over 160, heat it under 160......get that with a couple of waxes I've tried, however one is better than the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boggled Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 I too get bubbles no matter what. They sure are buggers. I think I might end up with carpal tunnel thanks to the heat gun usage :whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgirl Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Just play this song when you pour!!! http://www.hawaiian-music.com/real2/bubbles.htmlThe bubbles are minimal when pouring fast. When I do my second pour, it takes care of the Tiny Bubbles that might be on top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Just play this song when you pour!!! http://www.hawaiian-music.com/real2/bubbles.htmlThe bubbles are minimal when pouring fast. When I do my second pour, it takes care of the Tiny Bubbles that might be on top.small world..I was humming that song while reading....but changed the words a bit...tiiiny bubbles in my wax....:highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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