MichelleOH Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 I have some M38 and I have never used it. What temp do I pour at? Do I need to insulate the molds for cooling to get the mottle? What wick have you all used for 3 inch pillars? thanks for info:yay: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichelleOH Posted October 5, 2005 Author Share Posted October 5, 2005 Doesn't anyone use this wax anymore?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ShellyRobyn Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 I use this wax and love it but it's very tempermental. It seems to change with the seasons. It's having a difficult time right now adjusting to the new season!!! I can go for months at a time and every candle comes out of the mold just beautiful. Then one day... BAM.. they all look like dirt for no rhyme or reason. Believe it or not, your pouring temp depends on the FO. It does for me anyway. I pour most about 172-175 but some sweeter FO's like Cinnamon Bun, Banana Nut Bread or even the Amish Harvest that has those sweeter bakery notes, I pour at 178-180. Just those few degrees really make a difference. I insulate the taller molds (3x6, 3x9) but don't on the short ones (3x4). I use mostly 24 ply but some need 30 ply and they burn just beautiful. If I didn't love the looks of this wax so much (and didn't have 10 cases of this in my garage), I might give up on it. It can really be pain. Also, don't use more than 4% FO. That's one more reason I like this wax. Less FO, less $$ to make it. They will bleed FO a bit but I roll mine up in a paper towel overnight after I've got them leveled.And...... I heat my molds. If I don't I get pinholes. If I heat it too much I get them too. Now.... are you wishing you hadn't bought this wax??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichelleOH Posted October 5, 2005 Author Share Posted October 5, 2005 EEEEKKKKK!!! I always pick the hard waxes! How warm do you heat your molds? Do you heat them in the oven or just use a heat gun? Thanks for your info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ShellyRobyn Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 I just zap them with the heat gun with one hand while I'm mixing in FO with the other. Not too hot though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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