monkeybritches Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 I am trying to make soy containers. I poured several and the first one turned out great. The next ones had cracks in them around the wick. What happened? Also I made the middle one last night and lit it about 11 am this morning and just now blowed it out and this is all that burned down in it. Is that good? It burned down evenly all the way around and the house smells so good. My husband thought it was still burning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAngels Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 I don't lite mine until at least 3 or 4 days after the pour.As far as cracks go, try a heat gun, works great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrycat Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 I leave mine set for at least a week before lighting. Never have cracks! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in PA Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 I try and make sure I cool mine as slowly as possible. Sometimes I have cracks if I leave them out at room temp to cool too long, and also around the edge of the rim. I do use a heat gun to fill 'em in if it happens. Couldn't live without mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 I would need to see what you are calling "cracks" around the wick. There are small cracks from where the wax adheres to the wick and cracks as it contracts, and much larger cracks...You did not mention what kind of wax you are using, the FOs or additives, the melting temperature or the pouring temperature. As for your "burn test," I don't know what size/kind of wick you are using. According to my math, it has burned for 10 hours, is that correct? That's a little long for a test as it should have been extinguished after 3-4 hours to evaluate the melt pool, etc. Powerburning has its place, but to determine wicking, scent throw and other aspects of candle burns, a 10 hour first test period is too long.It is best to allow newly poured candles alone for the first day or two after they have been poured - the newly formed wax crystals are still hardening and you may not get accurate results on your testing if you burn so quickly after they are made.Back up a little and do some reading here on the veggie wax forum to learn more! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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