dmelliott71 Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 Hi everyone I'm new to the candle making forum and I was wondering if someone could help me out and tell me how to avoid air bubbles in my candles? I tried small (toothpick size) holes around my wicks as my candles were hardening but still received air bubbles.Any advice would be greatly appreciated.RegardsDawn:o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 Try chopstick sized holes around the wick.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 I have learned that if you pour down a butter knife as your pouring into your mold..it helps alot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grama Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 The butter knife is interesting - I can see where that might work, keeps the pour from "hitting" the bottom so "hard" and making for air bubbles. Will give it a try on next pour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 Don't pour too hot and don't pour too fast and don't pour too cool either. All those tend to cause bubbles too ... and yeah, ditch the toothpicks for a giant toothpick the size of a chopstick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugsb1 Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 Other than the above mentioned about pouring temps, slow cooling, another suggestion that was given to me is to reheat the tops. Once the candle is finished cooling, stick them back into the oven (with top roaster) and reheat the top about 1/4-1/2 inch. Then take them out and poke holes all around. This will take care of any airpocket. So far it's worked pretty good for me. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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