skyeblue Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 Hi all,I am pretty new to this but have started making some tarts, votives and container candles using Ecosoy.I have been doing it very basically - heating wax until it completely melts (under 150 degrees) adding colour then fragrance (approx 4%-6%) then pouring. Sorry if this sounds dumb, I am still trying to get a feel for this!!My tarts are turning out fine but with my votives and container candles they quite frequently crack on the top - does anyone know what am I doing wrong??Also, can anyone give me some 'golden rules' for using soy wax? eg how important are the temperatures, should I pour at a cetain temperature?Any advice you can give me would be greatly appreciated.Thanks so much.Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaVA Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 Hi! Welcome to the Board! First, what kind of wax are you using? You mentioned Ecosoya, there are a couple of different kinds - 135, CB Advanced, Pure Soy, etc. Knowing which one would help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celicagtca Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 Try adding your fo at 155 and pouring at 110. Their cracking because your pouring at 150. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyeblue Posted July 22, 2006 Author Share Posted July 22, 2006 Thanks for the tip, and sorry I am using CB135 and VB (depending in what I am making) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaVA Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 I thought at first you were using one wax for tarts, votives and containers and I could understand that being problematic, lol. I tested 135 for a bit. I heated to about 175, add dye and FO and then cooled and poured around 155 or so. If you're getting cracks, try pouring a bit cooler and/or heating your jars before pouring. Insulating them while cooling may also help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fern-Marie Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Just to jump in here...I use this wax too. The manufacturer's suggested temp for adding fragrance and dyes is 180*Pour very cool...110-115. Make sure you keep the candles out of drafts...a slow, steady, even temp, to set up. Don't put them in the microwave or oven to cool...not enough air flow.With any luck, you'll be on your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyeblue Posted July 25, 2006 Author Share Posted July 25, 2006 Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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