skuutr1 Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Since this my first post, HI!I have a problem. I am making loaf candles, which are 3x3x6 and 3x3x10 inch square pillars turned on their sides. My problem is that after the second or third burn they are cracking in half, I mean all the way through.I am using EcoSoy Pillar wax with 2.0 wicks. About 1.5 - 2 oz of scent per poundAny suggestions would be a great help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh-MYo Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 First of all, I like your adventurous spirit and welcome to the board. You will find many wise words here.Now I have seen loaf type candles with wicks along the middle that burned fine, even without a container to hold them. However they were paraffin which does have a certain tensile integrity not found in soy.Soy wax is hydrogentated soy oil. I certainly have no wish to revive the soy/paraffin debate here but I think it may be the type of fuel; soy combined with the shape of your candlesCertainly chandlers make great free standing pillars out of soy but the stresses on the actual body of the candle are equal in all directions. Whereas with an elongated shape and the stresses actually occuring in a line along the middle, well it makes more sense to me that it would fall apart from the middle...that is; crack.Just my opinion, you may find better opinions from others more experienced at this.Again; Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barncat Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 I've had that happen when the candle is cold and you light it. The heat feom the flame cracks it right in half. It happens a lot when I do outdoor shows in the colder months, so now I watch what I burn. Just a thought!I've used EPB and I had one on the window and it cracked right in half (without burning) from the cold these last few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Welcome to the board and the world of candle making. If it makes you feel any better, I can cry right along with you! I'm having problems myself lately, with horrible wet spots. I can't help you with your problem, but sometimes it feels a little better when you know your not alone! Good luck and keep trying....one day things will just go right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skuutr1 Posted December 5, 2007 Author Share Posted December 5, 2007 Does anyone think that the wicks might have something to do with it? Just a thought. The candles don't crack everytime and they are at room temp. If every candle did it this would be SOOO much easier to figure out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fern Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 I'm thinking it may be the soy pillar wax you're using as well. I've made 3x6 and 3x9 pillars using soy and I've had them crack...so I'd venture to say it's probably the wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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