Candlegurl Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 I am testing 16 & 26 oz. elevation jars (similar to apothecary, for those that don't know what they are) and I have a couple of scents that I get a slight black film that floats on top of the melt pool. I understand it is somehow coming from the wick...but can anyone tell me what is causing it? It only happens with a couple of scents. I use Plain 415 & beeswax blend and have been testing cottons, htp's and now cd's (and am double wicking these babies) ...seems to have happened with all 3 types of wicks. It's driving me nuts cuz it makes the candle look dirty. This ever happen to anyone out there?:rolleyes2 TIA Stacy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dashmo37 Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 is it in scents that have Vanilla? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candlegurl Posted October 7, 2005 Author Share Posted October 7, 2005 Nope...Home For The Holidays and Rocky Mountain Christmas..pine seems to be the common factor? It seems to happen worse in the 28 oz. :undecided TIA Stacy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henryk Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 I had the same issue - only with one scent (so far):http://www.candletech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2793 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candlegurl Posted October 7, 2005 Author Share Posted October 7, 2005 Thanks Henryk...I did a search but my description of the problem didn't bring anything up. I'm going to mix up another batch and stir stir stir and see if that works. I am noticing this morning that an Orange Chiffon has the same problem to a minor degree...and that definitely has vanilla. I appreciate your help. Thanks so much for your help. Dashmo...now I understand your ? about the vanilla...thanks also. Stacy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildangel112 Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 I have this problem with Gardenia and Crushed Ginger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dashmo37 Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 Your welcome. I use tins and Vanilla discolors them after a while. I am just wondering if this is from the FO burning off close to the wick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 This is usally due to 2 wicks, and the 2 wicks you are burning are burning too hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candlegurl Posted October 10, 2005 Author Share Posted October 10, 2005 George-Thanks for responding...I had typed a whole post and poof it disappeared. I hate that! Anyways...I'm wondering why it only happens with a few scents? I am test burning numerous candles and scents right now (yes, there is an eerie glow about our house ) and they are all wicked the same and then I wick up or down depending on what is necessary.I repoured 3 scents and made sure I was diligent about stirring the fo into the wax and I am finding so far (but will post results once they are completely tested) that they are doing much better. I am actually having more problems with wicks drowning that actually having the wicks being too big in most cases. :rolleyes2 I sure wish I had choosen an easier jar to wick...hindsight is 20/20. I truly appreciate your input on this. Thanks. Stacy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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