Valzway Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 What do you know about Kosher444 soy wax? That is the wax I am working with ... Is it any good? I am trying to figure out the problems I am having with my candles and IM not sure if its my wax or if its my technique:confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lildiana Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 I use 444 soy. What problems are you having? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valzway Posted October 14, 2007 Author Share Posted October 14, 2007 They are melting too fast.. Not much scent throw after they are lit.. Mild frosting...The votives sides do not melt all the way .. they melt straight through to the center until they burn themselves out but a good portion of the sides are still standing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lildiana Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 I had the same problem with this wax as far as making votives, therefore I do not make votives. They just aren't good sellers for me but the 444 is great for container candles as it gives off a wonderful hot and cold throw for most FO's and a very smooth top. Wish I could have helped in the votive department. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valzway Posted October 14, 2007 Author Share Posted October 14, 2007 Thankyou so very much for responding!!I have noticed that the container candles come out alot nicer than the votives...I also noticed that when I pour at a cooler temp the tops are smoother .. I was pouring at about 170 now I pour at about 150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violetsexoticcandles Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Sounds like you need to use a larger wick, as what you've described is called 'tunneling.' This will occur when a candle is wicked with too small of a wick.Try the next size up of whatever wick you're using, and keep testing until you get the right one. Good luck!They are melting too fast.. Not much scent throw after they are lit.. Mild frosting...The votives sides do not melt all the way .. they melt straight through to the center until they burn themselves out but a good portion of the sides are still standing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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