izzy2 Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 On the weekend I poured some 4630 to test it out. I didn't have to do a repour as tops were smooth. The only problem was one container (an 8 oz jj) had a small slit on top which turned out to be what I am thinking is a sink hole (according to the search that I did and found this which was posted by Candleman) It was a small hole about the size of a dime right below the surface (and slit) which I found out after I lit it. Does it sound like a sink hole and if so what do I do to prevent it next time? Hope this rambling makes sense.Posted by Candleman"There is some confusion going on here about Sink Holes & Air Pockets.Sink Hole - That is what you get at the top of the candle (bottom if it's a piller) and you can see it around the wick or wick pin. This you just top off with wax.Air Pockets - These are pockets of air, or large air bubbles, formed inside the candle, usually around the wick or wick pin, and you can not see them. These you poke relief holes around the wick area and re-pour with wax. You can usually feel when you hit one.Air pockets happen when a candle cools to fast, not all waxes will have them or as severe. To avoid them cool the candle slowly. There are many ways to do this, place jar candles in a warm oven for a few hours then turn off oven and let candle finish cooling in the oven. Place jar candles back into their boxes they came in. Wrap towels around them. Place into an ice chest or place a foam chest over the candles, and the list go on.In the summer (in a pouring area without temp. control) I find the pouring room warm enough and don't get air pockets. IMO - I always (even in the summer) poke to check for air pockets because I can't see them and want to insure I sell a quality product.HTH Candle Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillgunter Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 I found on small jars that if they cool to fast they get that. I usually let mine cool in my oven, off of course. Or you can stick a box or something on top. May have been a air bubble stuck in there. Just tap your jar well and pour slow. What temp do you pour at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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