Gretchen Posted January 17, 2007 Posted January 17, 2007 Did something really stupid tonight; I left my workshop for about two hours (not realizing that much time had gone by), warmers on and set too high for a leisurally melt down. When I came back down, the one was at almost 230 degrees! Yikes! I usually melt to 180; Ecosoya CBA, by the way. Here's what I did; any other suggestions, I'm all ears! I weighted out the entire laod into pouring pots (eight pots at 62 oz each!); thought this would cool it down quickest; and I didn't add the FO's yet. Thought I'd wait till the temps in the pots came back down to the 170-180 range.You don't need to point out how stupid I was; I've got that part covered!:embarasse Gretchen Quote
Kelly Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 When I over-heated my soy wax one time it smelled awful. Did yours have a smell?(I use EZ Soy - overheated it has a horrible smell.) Quote
BrandNewToCandles Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 I've overheated that wax and it set up chalky and kind of white and brittle. Still smelled good, though. Quote
Stella1952 Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 If it doesn't smell "burned" and is not discolored, why not start over again and pour a few test candles before going on with the entire batch? If they turn out badly, then you have learned a cheap lesson! Quote
Gretchen Posted January 23, 2007 Author Posted January 23, 2007 Beleive it or not, no smell, no nothing! Guess I caught it on time. Everything I poured came out the same as always! Lucky me! But, lesson learned! Thanks fotr everyones replies!Gretchen Quote
Kelly Posted January 24, 2007 Posted January 24, 2007 Lucky you not having to smelled burned soy wax. Yuck! It was weeks ago and I can still remember the smell!!! Quote
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