Lisa Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Does the temperature of your house affect anything while making candles? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryinCary Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 I think it does. Especially if trying to get a good mottle when the AC is on and cooling too fast can ruin good results. I take extra care to make sure the molds are not anywhere near a vent, and cover the molds to slow the cooling process. In winter I like my house on the cool side and make sure to bump the heat up to around 70 before i start pouring. If I'm going for rustics, thats a whole different story since you pour cool anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Posted July 19, 2005 Author Share Posted July 19, 2005 So then it being so hot won't hurt anything? Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 I'll second Mary, the ambient temperature and air velocity affect the cooling rate and will influence the finish on the candle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 So then it being so hot won't hurt anything? Thanks againIt depends on the finish you are going for. If ambient temperatures are hot, it will slow down the cooling rate. This can help if your going after mottling, or trying to minimize wet spots on a container. But it can also cause pitting if your pouring temperatures are too hot.Cheers,Alan:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyof1 Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 I agree. Especially with the dreaded wet spots, if you are working with glass containers. It also seems to affect whether or not I have to do a repour. I try to keep the house close to 70 degrees when I am pouring.Edited because Alan beat me to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Having just gone through a most humid time in the apt. alone, I'd say yes! My 1343 was to the point of being able to cut through it with a knife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Having just gone through a most humid time in the apt. alone, I'd say yes! My 1343 was to the point of being able to cut through it with a knife.Ohh, and here I thought it was just a soft wax. I was starting to get worried I still question what the humidity is doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairy_Light Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 I agree with everyone above in all the reading I've done I've heard some people even have warm rooms set up just for letting their candles cool in. Supposed to give the candle a better turn out allowing it to cool slower. HTH HUGS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teercreations Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 I have had to resort to putting my j223 and my j50 upstairs near the air vents....went to get some wax the other day and it all but melted in my hands. These are soft waxes anyway but still as hot and humid as it is here ....it definately makes a difference especially when the candle looks like its crying fo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSuzyQ Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Oh, it's been so hot in my house, if I sttart to make candles, the whole house heats up, and staays that way for the whole day. Can't afford dthat much in electricity bills! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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