coconut Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Using 4630 Harmony Blend in a 4 oz jelly jar. I know this is a one pour wax. My recent candles do have a bit of a depression in the middle around the wick-more than usual. My concern is that a 1/4" wick trim will tend to drown as the wax around the outside catches up and the melt pool deepens. I am debating remelting the tops with my heat gun or trimming the wicks a little longer. Any opinions out there? I will be retesting this candle anyway but just thought would throw this out and see what anyone has to say. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovy Chic Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 I do the heat gun thing and trim my wick to 1/4" after the wax sets up. I get a better first burn which is especially important if I am selling the candle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 You noted that the change was recent. Has your weather gotten cooler? Did this coincide with the change?Just a thought -- you might try letting them cool in an insulated environment to allow more slow cooling. That may help the depression. You could put the cooling candles in a box and surround with wadded up newspaper. Or put them in an insulated beverage cooler to cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane42 Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 We do notice a bit of a "dip" in our 10 oz apothecarys, but due to the width of the jar, it isn't very noticeable.I LOVE the one pour and wouldn't trade it for anything BUT I did notice when we were using J223 and did a second pour, the tops were nice and flat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 I usually get a bit of a dip (unless the conditions are "ideal") and so just plan on doing a 2nd pour. But if it's just for my own use, I don't bother, and have never had a problem with drowning wick trimmed to 1/4". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenny Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 I use the 4630 and I have tried the insulated cooler but still had a slight dip. I started using the heat gun and the tops look alot nicer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coconut Posted November 6, 2007 Author Share Posted November 6, 2007 Thanks, everyone! I appreciate every answer. Yes, it has gotten a lot cooler lately! Went from 90 every day to 80! Also, I think I poured at too high of a temp for this wax. I did another batch, different scent, the same day and it looks better. Well, tonight I have a date with the heat gun. Maybe I'll try one of each- with and without the heat gun on the top, and see what happens. But I'll heat gun most of them since they are for a show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlelady Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 I also noticed the slight dip. I started pouring a little cooler (170 or so) and keep the jars touching each other in groups so they cool slower and that seems to help alot!Carrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Also, I think I poured at too high of a temp for this wax. It does help if you pour cooler (155-160) and pour slowly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coconut Posted November 7, 2007 Author Share Posted November 7, 2007 Yep, I bet you are both right. Had my wax too hot. I also noticed a lot more wet spots with this batch. For me, a lesson learned. Heat does matter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtohaley2004 Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 I too am a heat gun queen. Mine dip a little and always have. Nothing drastic so I just smooth off the top with a heat gun. Never had a problem doing so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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