friendlyMOM Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 I am using ecosoya advance but no matter what temperature I pour at, I ether get bad wick tunneling upon test burn or a crack with a crater hole, but I guess that is wick tunneling too because its by the wick, so what am I doing wrong?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 With so little info to go on, I am just guessing that perhaps the candle should have cooled more slowly and if it is tunnelling, try wicking up. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henryk Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 Wick down unless you are getting airpockets with that wax - then try adding 5% stearic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandleindulgence Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 Please tell us what container you're using, wick and if any additives have been added. This will help us to give you the best advice possible.In my experience, the tunneling has been caused by either the wick being too small or the candle didn't burn long enough on the first burn.JameelKandle Indulgence Co.www.kandleindulgence.comComing Soon ~ Step-by-Step Guide to Making Handmade Soy Candles Reserve your copy today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friendlyMOM Posted November 10, 2007 Author Share Posted November 10, 2007 sorry, I used a square 8oz mason jar, I dont mean tunneling as in wax hang up, I mean hole pockets in the soy making the candle tunnel.I used a lx 26 and the ones that do not have the holes have a perfect burn with no hang up, no additives except a tiny bit of coconut oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henryk Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 OK, so then you have to eliminate the air pockets:Add stearic and/or pour cooler - try even down to around 135F.See thread: http://www.candletech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3792(Sorry - try the 2% stearic not 5 as per my above post ... I was thinking about the 5% max for beeswax - totally different).I would also ditch the coconut oil, if you can solve it with pour temp don't even bother with additional time/money of additives).JMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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