ubure Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 ...of my bees wax container candle? Did it cool too fast? Any other mistakes?Can somebody of you help me, please? Thank you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbement Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Generally speaking a crack in beeswax is from pouring too hot, cooling too quickly, a container which is too cool, or any combination of the three!What was the pour temperature? Try pouring again around 160F or less (wait until the wax starts to cloud up), warming the container slightly, and putting an empty cardboard box (large enough to fit over the container with all sides sealed except the bottom), over the the freshly poured container as a shell to help insulate it from any drafts while it cools.John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubure Posted January 8, 2008 Author Share Posted January 8, 2008 Hi John,thanks for your help!I tried all this, but then I have a candle that shrinks too much from the glass....BTW: which wicks do you use for bees wax candles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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