spagirl Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 I have just done a few container candles so far and I have used two different type of waxes, coloring, and fo with the same kind of container (mason jars). Both sink right in the middle. I actually remelted my second candle (don't know if you are supposed to do that with fo and color in it with double boiler) and thought I would just not put in a wick because I thought that was making it sink in the middle, but that one sunk as well. What am I doing wrong? Does one pour wax really mean one pour? Thanks for any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 It does usually mean one pour, but the results can vary with the container and your candlemaking technique. Gotta make sure you're pouring at the right temperature, not cooling too fast and stuff like that.People can usually help you more easily if you describe what exactly you're doing and the materials you're using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spagirl Posted December 15, 2006 Author Share Posted December 15, 2006 Well, the second (and only) one I used a paraffin soy mixture, KY perfect blend. It said to heat to 175 and pour at 155. So, I heated to 175, added fo and dye, mixed and poured at 155. Within a couple of hours it had already begin to sink. So I then heated this mixture up a second time thinking it was the wick so I took the wick out and started again. I reheated it, however it was heated with the fo and color. Don't know if that makes a difference being that it turned out the same the first time. Help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 If you change the subject line to say KY Perfect Blend sinking, someone who has experience with that wax is liable to notice and help out. You can also try searching on "perfect+blend" to see if this has been discussed before.Just speaking in general, if you're using a large container you might want to try pouring 5 degrees cooler, at the lower end of the recommended range. Also if your room is cool it can be helpful to enclose the container or cover it with something so it cools slower.Leaving out the wick won't help. Besides the fact that you'll be needing it to light the candle, having a wick in there generally helps spread out the shrinkage a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spagirl Posted December 15, 2006 Author Share Posted December 15, 2006 Thanks. As you can tell, I haven't been posting very long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Thanks. As you can tell, I haven't been posting very long.You can change your subject line by going to your original message, click "Edit" and then click "Go Advanced". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spagirl Posted December 15, 2006 Author Share Posted December 15, 2006 Thanks again, although I'm thinking its not the wax being that I have used 2 different kinds (one from Michaels) I think the temperature has something to do with it. Maybe I will try covering it like you suggested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsyjen Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Also, parasoys tend to "sink" in the middle. I've seen it referred to here as the "parasoy dip". It is the nature of the wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlemakingkid Posted December 16, 2006 Share Posted December 16, 2006 When there are dips are cracks in my tops I get out my trusty little heat gun and fix it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spagirl Posted December 16, 2006 Author Share Posted December 16, 2006 I know this sounds strange, but the cracks and dips seem to go pretty far down. I just did a second pour, so I guess we will see what happens. Kind of frusterating. I thought the problems would be more with the wicking, and I can't even get to that point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waxwench Posted December 16, 2006 Share Posted December 16, 2006 Vickey (owner of KY) is a doll and has great CS. Give her a holler and she'll help you out.Here's the link to her message board also.http://p068.ezboard.com/fkycandlewaxsupplyincmessageboardfrm11You do have to join in order to post, last I knew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda (OH) Posted December 16, 2006 Share Posted December 16, 2006 I have found that containers that are taller than the diameter are the ones that tend to sink. Don't use Perfect Blend but do use a parasoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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