melissa1955 Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Ok, felt really cocky after my first pillar...not so now...I use calwax cb10 (10% soy 90% para) heat to 190, pour @ 160... 1oz pp and liquid color...why did it crack? Any thoughts would be appreciated!!!thanks, Melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillgunter Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Maybe cooled to fast. Did you put it in the fridge or freezer to get it out of mold? That can do it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlenose Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 I was wondering why you are bothering even adding soy to paraffin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlluminatedGifts Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 I had that happen when the wax didn't shrink enough in the mold and I put it in freezer and left it in too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Only time I've had them crack is from putting them in the freezer too and leaving them to long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 I get cracked pillars during the winter, it is quite cold in my basement. I think it is cause the cool too quick, and then when you do a repour it distresses it and makes it crack.I have to bring all my pillar stuff up from the basement when i need to make them. It's a job...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 Large candle companies have what is known as "warm rooms"......making candles in the summer is different than the winter if you don't have it all temperature controlled. When I need to warm some candles...gently.....I put them under lamps.....I bought those cheap ones at Lowes....ones that I attached to my shelf and they are adjustable. I can bring the arms down to a foot over them or down to 3"........I do that before I subject them to anything at all that will cause them to fracture. Like using a heat gun to smooth the insides....heating wax off sea shells.......putting on flowers with hot knives....overdipping....or as it was mentioned.....refilling the candle...pouring in hot wax when the candle is cold will definately freak the poor thing out and the little molecules will pull apart....resulting in a crack. It is amazing how much heat you can get out of a 75W light bulb......does a great warming job. Donita Louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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