Rustic question!

[Rae]

I use 1274 with 1/2 oz/pp FO. I heat to 185-190, add dye, FO and 1t/pp SA.

Sometimes I get a cake like film on the candle and you can see where some

of it is still in the mold after removing it. I don't think it's the FO because I did a lot testing colors and didn't use FO. Any idea what causes this?

TIA

[eugenia]

I think that you are referring to the stearic, it creates frost lines on the candle.

[Rae]

Thanks, Eugenia! I used to only use 1/2t per pound and just started with

1t per pound.

Thanks for your reply.

[kalamazoo]

I use a straight paraffin wax and use up to 3TBS Stearic per pound of wax. I do rustic layers and get a good frosting effect, but if I pour too cold (64°c), then I can get some of the frosting staying in the mould when I remove the candle. Try varying your pour temps and see what happens.:smiley2:

[eugenia]

Try pouring at 150 and DO NOT chill the molds. Hopefully, the frost will stay on the candle and not the mold.

e

[Rae]

Try pouring at 150 and DO NOT chill the molds. Hopefully, the frost will stay on the candle and not the mold.

e

I do pour at 150-153 and I do not chill my molds. It's weird because it doesn't happen all the time.