strange coloring on tops of container candles

[AngelaVA]

The J50 is a soft wax, unlike votive/pillar waxes, which are really hard. I use a serrated knife to cut it and it cuts very easily.

The wierd pattern isn't from the FO not mixing and it doesn't happen for me when I heat the jars.

[KJohnson]

The J50 is a soft wax, unlike votive/pillar waxes, which are really hard. I use a serrated knife to cut it and it cuts very easily.

The wierd pattern isn't from the FO not mixing and it doesn't happen for me when I heat the jars.

I do heat the jars..maybe Im not heating hot enough.

I was thinking maybe its the wax from the wick melting off and making that pattern. because its only on the top

[AngelaVA]

I think it happens when the wax doesn't cool slowly enough. I heat my jars in the oven at around 150. Then I put the jars back in the oven to cool down (oven is off now by the way). When I do this, they cool very slowly and I don't get the wierd pattern on top. But I don't care enough to do it because it takes more work.

[KJohnson]

So it doesnt affect the way the candle burns or the throw??

If not then Im not going to worry about it..it actually looks kind of neat:cheesy2:

[AngelaVA]

So it doesnt affect the way the candle burns or the throw??

If not then Im not going to worry about it..it actually looks kind of neat:cheesy2:

Nope, it doesn't affect the melt or the throw, so I don't really think it's a big deal. Plus, no one really notices anyway.