candleco Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Just wanted to ask if anyone knows the best way to avoid "wet spots" on candles, where the candle wax doesn't quite adhere to the container on certain areas of the glass? Is it because the glass is too cold, inconsistent heat, or something else? Your feedback is much appreciated. Thank you in advance. :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbiepql Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 It comes from shrinkage - the less your wax shrinks as it sets up, the less "gap" you will see. Really soft waxes usually have less wet spots. Warming up the jars just makes the wax take a bit longer to set up - but eventually all things being equal the candles will become the ambient temperature of the surrounding environment and once the wax becomes solid it is going to be smaller than the container you poured it into. I find they are less obvious in the warmer temperatures. There is really no way around it - unless you find a wax that does not shrink at all! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breanna Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Actually a container can set up fine. BUT if you put it into A/C I will bet you that you WILL have wetspots on some of them. Go into wal-mart in the summer and look closely,,they get wet spots too,,,Prairieannie told me when I was a newbie,,,EMBRACE you Wetspots,,,sometimes you will get them and sometimes you wont. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxSioux Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 If you want to eliminate wet spots ... make votives & pillars! -LOL-Susan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breanna Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 If you want to eliminate wet spots ... make votives & pillars! -LOL-Susan. :laugh2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debscent Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 If you are really bothered by wet spots, pour in a different container, like crocks or tins--seriously! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjrhsk Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 That is so funny, TxSioux!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlenose Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Heat your jars to 125 degrees and pour your wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobboTheGreat Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 i read heating the containers in an oven before you pour helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Please, if you figure it out, let me know! I've switched to frosted glass and tins! And I think I've tried all the "tricks"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geekrunner Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 In my experience as long as the jars are not ice cold, pour with jars at room temp, then when they set up enough move them to a room that is at least 75 degrees, and they will cool slowly enough you won't get any wet spots.At least till you take them into a colder room, then they will wet spot like crazy! I guess they cannot be totally avoided without taling alot of time consuming steps.I have noticed though, that if you put a jar candle on a warmer, after repeated heating/cooling cycles, the color is very uniform, no frosting, and no wet spots! Even after putting in a cold basement. Probably has to do with the tempering that occurs with the repeated heat/cool cycles.Hmmmm. Sound like time for some Mad Scientist action! Bwahaahaahaa!geek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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