Fern Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 I've made many mottled candles, but for some reason, when I try to make one in my "metal" log candle mold, it mottles beautifully on the top and on the bottom...but mottles very little on the sides. I could understand this if I was doing layers where the temperatures may vary in between pours, but I'm not...I'm pouring this all at once. I use 4045 (not 4045H), 1.5 oz of FO pp and 1 tsp of Vybar 343 pp of wax and pour between 180-185 degrees. This has always worked very well for me in all of my aluminum molds, but not in these. Could it be that this metal mold that I'm using is effecting the mottling process? If not...anyone have any idea's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 What happens if you cut back on the 343? The other thing I can think of is that the sides are pulling away and not insulating enough. Maybe wrap a towel around the mold to hold the heat in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaD Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 Wrapping a towel around it should do wonders for it. It's what I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 That's a pretty common mottle effect caused by the variation in cooling rates between different parts of the candle. The type and shape of the mold can affect it a lot. Decrease your pour temp by 5 degrees (without the towel) and it should even out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fern Posted July 1, 2006 Author Share Posted July 1, 2006 Thanks everyone! I'll try cutting back on the Vybar 343 and see how that works out. I used to wrap with towels when I used 1343 but never had to with the 4045...but it's worth a shot...will also try reducing the temp as well. Appreciate the assistance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 Maybe not all of those things at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 Yeah try one of them at a time lol! Don't want you coming back and cursing me lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fern Posted July 2, 2006 Author Share Posted July 2, 2006 I wasn't going to try all of them at the same time! LOL I'm not that new at this. Last night I said screw it and just made rustics instead. I had some other candles I wanted to melt down so I decided to make layered rustics and they came out quite nice. I didn't get the mottles that I wanted for the candle basket I was making but these will most definately do. Thanks again for the help guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted July 2, 2006 Share Posted July 2, 2006 LOL I know you aren't new to this at all Sorry for the implication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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