Lightning Bug Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 This isn't the first time I have noticed this. I decided to reuse the wax in some jars after the test wicks fell over. I put two 1/2 or 1/3 candles into the oven on warm and after they were melted, I dumped first one and then the other into another wicked square mason. It set up perfectly except for a sink hole. No immediate wetspots or frost. The earlier ones never did develope them. I didn't mix, measure, check temp. or anything. Not sure which soy or which additives. Truly, this has happened to me several times and even with straight 415. I did ask my first wax supplier if she knew why and I think she thinks I'm crazy. Well maybe a little! But why would the wax adhere better when reheated? There has to be a scientific reason. Have any of you noticed this? Please don't let it just be me. Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iloga Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 That's happened to me, too, but the science it beyond me. Maybe we're both crazy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Bug Posted October 27, 2005 Author Share Posted October 27, 2005 Thank you! Sometimes I think all this testing and scents have fogged my brain. It's nice to know you are not alone. Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 i have noticed this too. i will pour a soy candle and get real bad frosting or blooming and then zap it in the mocrowave and let it set up again, and it is perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieDweller Posted October 29, 2005 Share Posted October 29, 2005 because you have essentially "tempered" the wax. Beanpod and Soy Basics does this in their pouring process.. they have custom machinery that does it for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted October 29, 2005 Share Posted October 29, 2005 Same thing happened to me and I've tried to reproduce in when I'm making candles. Melted wax, let it harden and then melt again and poured. Not sure what tempered means. Could you explain in simple terms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Bug Posted October 30, 2005 Author Share Posted October 30, 2005 Hey Sharon, when you did this, did you lose scent? I was thinking on really bad ones you could just remelt but then would you burn off some scent and not have such a fragrant candle as a finished product? Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 I don't think I noticed the throw, mostly looking for the non frosted candle. How can I pour hot, get frosting, put candle in Micro to melt, let cool and it looks fine. Tried heating jar really hot then pouring hot and still frosting. The only thing that works most ofter is pouring cooler in a room temp jar. But the cooler weather even with the heat on is producing much better looking candles than the Summer with the air on. GF is working on a new mix that is suspose to produce smooth tops etc. Going to try to get a sample just to see if it's any better. This batch of GF135 I have right now is really nice, just hope the next batch is..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 This is a GREAT idea Sharon! I noticed this too when I take single jars and melt on a warmer then pour after stirring into another container (the repour almost always looks better). Would it count to melt the wax (I use a presto pot), let it cool/set up in the persto pot w/out added any FO & dye. Then melt for a second time or does all the additives have to be in it to work when remelting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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