Gravity Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Okay, here's a silly question...I've got some tins that I made about 2 weeks ago, that I knew needed to be re-wicked. I'm just now getting around to melting them back down and repouring with the new wicks.Since these have been 'curing' for two weeks, is that process now null and void since I've got to melt them down completely and repour them? Or, will the hot throw still reflect that curing time?I have a feeling this is gonna have one of those *smack-forehead* "DUH!" answers... but, I'm feeling a bit braindead today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Nah, it's not really a "smack forehead" kinda thing. Some of this stuff is actually sort of mysterious.I haven't really paid attention to whether there's any difference at all the second time you pour the candle, but yes it should need to cure again.The only explanation I've heard about the need to cure soy candles is that it has something to do with the changes that happen to the crystal structure of the wax after it sets up. That starts from scratch when you re-pour.I think that's the best answer we have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristy Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 I have a silly question spinning of the original question. When you repour does the wax need to fill the jar again? I always just start over and melt fresh wax, seems like a waste of money. I never thought about remelting and repouring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravity Posted November 6, 2006 Author Share Posted November 6, 2006 ...that it has something to do with the changes that happen to the crystal structure of the wax after it sets up. That starts from scratch when you re-pour..But, then.... (begin devil's advocate mode)...if that statement held true, wouldn't you have to re-cure every time you burned the candle and reached full melt pool?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ring of Fire Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 But, then.... (begin devil's advocate mode)...if that statement held true, wouldn't you have to re-cure every time you burned the candle and reached full melt pool??Hey Gravity, you do have a point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 But, then.... (begin devil's advocate mode)...if that statement held true, wouldn't you have to re-cure every time you burned the candle and reached full melt pool??What, you don't do that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravity Posted November 6, 2006 Author Share Posted November 6, 2006 Sounds like I'll be doing some test-burning tonight to check this out, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldehearth Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 OMG, I was actually thinking about that today. Since we let the candles cure for awhile after we first make them, I was wondering well what about when they're burning,do they really need to be cured all over again? Ok here's another smack on the head question. Say you're burning a votive and it has a nice melt pool and once the melt pool has cooled wouldn't the fragrance be weaker because of the last burning time?Ok you can smack me!I'm still trying to figure out the rule of thumb for curing time for votives,tealights, and jars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pocha Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 "I haven't really paid attention to whether there's any difference at all the second time you pour the candle, but yes it should need to cure again."Ouch!!! Then what about wickless candles which reach a full melt pool every time you melt them?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravity Posted November 7, 2006 Author Share Posted November 7, 2006 Well, I tested one of the tins last night that I repoured yesterday. It was a blueberry muffin FO... and, it was throwing like crazy. And, I think for me to notice the throw after smelling the full on melt from 6 tins... that says something. That one little tin beat the candle-nose? Yeah. I think the recure issue is out the window.Unless it was just that FO... (DUN-dun-dunnnnn~!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Some great observations here. I just think for the repour test you'd want to compare against a new candle to have a good test.The original suggestion that crystallization might be the explanation for increased scent throw came from that guy who answers tech questions for Nature's Gifts (EcoSoya). I resurrected that thread and posted a follow-up question.http://www.ngiwax.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12I changed my profile in a way that somehow clobbered my account so I had to register again. My original question isn't visible anymore, only the one I just posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravity Posted November 8, 2006 Author Share Posted November 8, 2006 Well, I didn't think about having a brand new candle to test against. Hmm...I still have more that need repoured. I was a doof and totally threw the wrong wicks in a bunch of different scents... so I've got more to test against. I'll see about pouring a brand new one and having a 'Great Burn-Off Challenge'Perhaps, to do it right... there should be 3 competitors.1) Candle recently poured (less than 24 hours-- just set up overnight)2) Candle curing for 2 weeks3) Candle recently repoured (less than 24 hrs- set up overnight) after cured for 2 weeks.This could get interesting. You guys are gonna turn me into a mad scientist, aren't you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 You guys are gonna turn me into a mad scientist, aren't you?Yup, we're a little short-handed with the mad science workload these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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