CandleScents Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 I am guessing there is an Air Pocket in there that swallowed the wick. The wick is large enough 51-32-18 in a pint mason jar.Any suggestions. . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth-VT Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Heh.....looks more like a canyon than an air pocket (lol) but yes, I think you're correct :undecided. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleScents Posted October 25, 2005 Author Share Posted October 25, 2005 Either that or maybe I accidently put a 44-24-18 in there I dunno . . .But even so, wouldn't you still be able to see the wick, If I put a 44-24-18. The wick is gone . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Are you using a two pour container wax? What kind of wax is it?I've never ever had this problem with the wax that I use (one pour) in my jars, but I HAVE had similiar air pockets in containers that I've done with astorlite Q, you have to be super duper careful with that wax, it's notorious for tunnels and canyons (air pockets) underneath the surface. Id definitely say there was a massive air pocket in there for whatever reason, if it was just tunneling I'd think you'd still be able to see the wick, and using a small wick (such as a 44-24-18z) would not make it do that IMO, it would probably just fizzle out with a really small mp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 You people are so naive. Air pocket my *ss. That wick was kidnapped by extraterrestrials. Shows all the signs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire and Ice Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 You people are so naive. Air pocket my *ss. That wick was kidnapped by extraterrestrials. Shows all the signs.LOL! Good one Top. I've never seen anything like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 You people are so naive. Air pocket my *ss. That wick was kidnapped by extraterrestrials. Shows all the signs.Absolutely! You can see the "wax circle" and everything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleScents Posted October 25, 2005 Author Share Posted October 25, 2005 Using J223 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 It was really aliens! Just teenagers pulling off a hoax to look like aliens. Aliens have no use for wicks, they wont burn in outerspace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleScents Posted October 26, 2005 Author Share Posted October 26, 2005 Should I poke relief holes along side the wick when the wax in hardening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Should I poke relief holes along side the wick when the wax in hardening?Look...your wick was swallowed without a trace by a cavernous hole. If it happens more than once, get an exorcist over. Otherwise just make sure your pouring temp is right. You don't normally poke holes with a one-pour wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extremecandles Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Did you secure your wick?? I would try heating my jars.. You could be doing all the above.. what I do sometimes when they are cooling I will wiggle my wick in a circle just to make sure there is no air.. but be careful you do not tug.. I have actually pulled out my wick.. That stunk...lol:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleScents Posted October 26, 2005 Author Share Posted October 26, 2005 Thanks for all the serious replies. We come to this board to learn, we are not all experts like "topofmurrayhill" so no need to make fun. I really didnt think of it as a joke when I posted. Never happend to me before.J2231.) I do preheat my Jars2.) I do pour between 145 - 155 degrees3.) I do secure my wicks with High Temp GlueI usually do get a small hole at the top of my pint mason jars, I reheat with a heat gun and the wax melts down and fills the air pocket. I guess I must not have gotten this one. Just was wondering if I was doing something wrong or this was just some type of flook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 We need to have a little fun once in a while. No harm meant. I've screwed up a lot of things while making candles but never anything like this. Are you sure someone in your family didn't sneak in and steal your wick? I;m not an expert by any means. Have gone thru several cases of J223 and never had a sinking problem like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 I never make fun of the aliens. They're very sensitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scents for me Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 You people are so naive. Air pocket my *ss. That wick was kidnapped by extraterrestrials. Shows all the signs.ROFLMAO, good one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaritamama Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 I never make fun of the aliens. They're very sensitive.If you were green, you'd also be sensitive....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Kitty Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 You people are so naive. Air pocket my *ss. That wick was kidnapped by extraterrestrials. Shows all the signs.*is now choking and snorting iced tea in the nose*..........ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!!I've come to another conclusion, iced tea hurts just as much as Pepsi.I haven't used that wax myself, but I DO know that regardless, I'm always poking relief holes in everything I pour, including my votives. I've tried it both ways, not poking the holes and poking. I feel more secure poking them.It might be something to consider. Try it out and see. If there ARE caverns like that under the surface, you can fill them quickly with more wax and have a more stable candle and ease your mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleScents Posted October 26, 2005 Author Share Posted October 26, 2005 I dont believe in Aliens anyway, extraterrestrials yeah now maybe that is a possibility but not Aliens they dont exist. "Hey look its Top" hehe just kiddin Maybe Top has the wick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn-Marie Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 You said that you secured your wick with the high temp glue, but did you secure the TOP of the wick with a wick bar or clothespin or something along those lines? I use a wax blend that I need to use a second pour, and when I don't secure the top of my wick secure enough, sometimes it becomes pulled off to the sides. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleScents Posted October 26, 2005 Author Share Posted October 26, 2005 Yeah I use this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaritamama Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 I dont believe in Aliens anyway, extraterrestrials yeah now maybe that is a possibility but not Aliens they dont exist.HEY - That's not true, my green card said I was an Alien.... I even had an Alien Registration Number!!!!! LOLUsed to freak the neighborhood kids out by telling them we were aliens. When they asked us to prove it, we would haul out the green card and show them. It says very clearly on the top RESIDENT ALIEN. Would love to have heard the playground conversation........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleScents Posted October 26, 2005 Author Share Posted October 26, 2005 Now I am all confused. I thought it was "resident extraterrestrial" that was on green cards not resident alien. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 POKE POKE POKE 'TILL YA CROAK. I poke holes in jars the same as pillars, nobody told me to "I just do it" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 "Hey look its Top" hehe just kiddin Maybe Top has the wick.HEY! Where did you find my yearbook picture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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