Candlelovr Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 LOL...I just poured some at 175 into a mold heated to 200, now its started to form the brain look on top! I didnt add anything to it except 3/4 oz of FO. What is going on ??? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candlelovr Posted September 12, 2005 Author Share Posted September 12, 2005 *Sigh* Total Brain Fart...I just realized I poured it too hot. Supposed to be around 160DARNIT TO HECK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceCarvesWax Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 I have been trying to make candles that look like brains for years, just didnt have anything to compare them too..... Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 I know a few people who could use a candle like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DatCandleMaker Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 I have been trying to make candles that look like brains for years, just didnt have anything to compare them too..... Bruce LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! sssshhhhhhhhhhhh you are gonna make me wake the kids up AND we don't want that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 I have been trying to make candles that look like brains for years, just didnt have anything to compare them too..... BruceSome days they're hard to come by here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanaE Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 LOL...I just poured some at 175 into a mold heated to 200, now its started to form the brain look on top! I didnt add anything to it except 3/4 oz of FO. What is going on ??? Thanks!Some batches of OK6228 do this...some don't. It usually only happens on the first pour and when you do the repour it'll be nice and smooth (had it happen on a Banana Cream Pie pillar I made yesterday, but the ones made with Home Sweet Home didn't do it).If doing tarts, heat the wax to 190, add FO and then let it cool to around 160. Then when you pour it'll be smooth, and you won't have much shrinkage. Or add container wax to it to keep the tops smooth.Don't pour it any cooler though. I usually pour around 185-190. You'll get a smoother, shinier finish if you pour around this temp and heat the molds. (and if you want it REALLY shiny, put it in a water bath as soon as you pour. You can almost see your reflection! lol) I've used this wax since '99 and the first 3 years or so I never got the 'brainy' look. Since then it's hit or miss, but doesn't matter as long as I'm doing a repour.DanaE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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