diamondk Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 I am testing Magnolia in 4630 and left it white. I was burning them tonight and when I blew them out the melt pool has turned a blue color. Can anyone till me why since I have never seen this before? TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scent Cellar Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 I don't know why that happens but it does the same thing to me with Nature's Garden Fresh Linen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondk Posted February 2, 2007 Author Share Posted February 2, 2007 Thanks for the reply. It never happened to me before so I was curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspencreek Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 That is so weird, I would have to think that it is some kind of chemical reaction. You can also blame it on the fairys!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondk Posted February 2, 2007 Author Share Posted February 2, 2007 I sent an email to Alan to see what he thinks and maybe explain it to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonShine Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 This same exact thing has happened to me on several scents. I was wondering why also, because I haven't even started working on colors yet...just trying to get a good scent throw so I haven't added dye yet.If you find out the answer, could you please share?Thanks so much!Suzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondk Posted February 3, 2007 Author Share Posted February 3, 2007 I got this from Alan and I am thinking about trying a different wick and see if it still happens plus I am going to try using 6006. Oh and my grayish blue color isn't subtle either. HTHWe’ve seen what you’re talking about from time to time. There doesn’t seem t be a whole lot of rhythm or rhyme to it. Since it doesn’t happen that often, and the color change is subtle, I haven’t put a lot of thought into tracking down the source. What I suspect though is that there are minute traces of carbon flowing from the burning wick and mixing into the melt pool as it burns. It seems to happen more often with zinc core wicks too, which further reinforces my suspicion that it may have something to do with carbon from the wick.Another thing that could be contributing to the visibility of the tinting is the translucency of the wax. The wax involved in the melt pool becomes more translucent after the candle has been burned (not as creamy or opaque). So, even a really slight tint can become more visible.Is there a solution? I’m not sure. There are things you could try if you feel that it happens often enough to reproduce. Increasing the opacity of the wax by adding stearic or soy to your mixture might help. Also, changing the kind of wick may reduce the amount of carbon. But that is also going to be a function of the size and shape of your containers. So, any adjustments you may make for a one container may not apply to other containers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accents Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Interesting, I haven't had this happen yet. Would you mind sharing a picture? I'd love to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondk Posted February 3, 2007 Author Share Posted February 3, 2007 Here is one of the testers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accents Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Wow, that's really blue! Kind of a unique aspect of the candle but strange. Thanks for sharing the pic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Wow, robin's egg blue without dye. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Well when I get to testing again, I'll have to keep an eye open to see if it happens in my wax too. I do like it lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondk Posted February 3, 2007 Author Share Posted February 3, 2007 Well when I get to testing again, I'll have to keep an eye open to see if it happens in my wax too. I do like it lol!Do you used zinc wicks? If not you may not have the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillgunter Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Well the color is pretty no madder. Good it didnt turn some funky color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGirl Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 If you want to spin it you may have a selling point there At least it's a pretty color and not something nasty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane42 Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 I cannot remember what scent I was burning, but we have had the same thing happen with 4630. We had put color in it, and when it cooled, we had a two-toned candle. With one colorless candle, same thing. We double-wick with LX's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondk Posted February 5, 2007 Author Share Posted February 5, 2007 I don't mind the 2 tone its just having a white candle and then after you burn it turns blue. What size jar did you double wick? I can't double wick my jj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane42 Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 We are using the 10 oz apothecary jar. I know what you mean about the white candle....I cannot remember what color our white one changed to, but I do remember not being too pleased! lol We will be test burning a white "baby powder" candle this week, so we'll see what happens with that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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