ubure Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Is it possible to let a candle cure once more after having burned it for a first testing? Let's say I test burn my candle after 2 days curing and notice there's not enough throw - may I let it cure for another week and burn it again? Or is it "spoiled" forever?:rolleyes2Testing is sooo difficult imo...Inez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silkysoycreations Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 I just mentioned this on the soy thread....I had made candles out of waxes C3, GB444 and GB402. I wasn't all that happy with their hot throws after a week cure time. I brought out the C3 one after 2+wks. of curing just to get rid of it and had a lot more powerful hot throw than the first testing of it. I pulled out the others to see if the same thing was happening and sure enough very fragrant like a candle should be. So even after the first burn they cured longer and better performers for me...yippee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubure Posted August 4, 2006 Author Share Posted August 4, 2006 Yeah, I just read this a minute before - thanks for answering my question "once more"! I'm glad I don't have to throw these candles away but can give them a second chance (and a third one if necessary...rather not, even my patience isn't endless;)):smiley2:Inez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoOneSpecial Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 I agree totally. They get stronger after time, even after you burn them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 The answer to your question is YES! If you test for throw soon after pouring, and don't get a good throw, the next step is usually to close the candle back up and wait a few more days. Once you know you've given enough time to cure and still not getting a great throw, then you look at other factors like the wick, fo, temp fo was added at, wax etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubure Posted August 4, 2006 Author Share Posted August 4, 2006 great, great, great - I get wiser everyday thanks to you!!I've just come up from my "lab" downstairs where I poured some wonderful candles with absolutely smooth tops, simply by pouring at a much lower temp - as I've read the advice of some of you a couple of hours ago. I love this board!Inez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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