barncat Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Do all scents/colors mottle? Reason I'm asking cause I made some pillars and my dark blue one has one mottle spot, another has only a couple litt le snowflakes, others however have a lot and look awesome. All using the same wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grama Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I have had some "snowflakes" lately in some of my pillars also. Don't know what caused it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Mottling can vary a lot with different fragrance oils. I've never noticed a connection with dye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaylors Kreations Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 from what i've seen in nearly 100lbs of wax over the last few months, my wax mottles or 'snowflakes' from none to a lot from slab to slab. Though thankfully for the most part, my coloring and the fact i hit my containers with the heat gun to smooth those 'bottom bubbles' i sometimes get when i have the air on and I'm pouring hides any snowflakes in the middle. My customers and I haven't noticed a difference in burning of the snowier slabs so i don't think its much of a deal for me at least. It also seems the staric i add to make my pillar formula practically eliminates the snowflaking for my pillars... go figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circle Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I find the weather plays a big role, if it is hot, I get a lot more mottling. I have to agree, though, that my wax can vary from slab to slab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 'ello everyone.I actualy came to this site to hopefully get an answer to this very question.I cannot stand this snowy effect personly, and I was hoping that there was a way to stop this from happening.I am a beginer, and I really do not have the space to make my own blend for my votives.If anyone else has a way to get rid of this effect, please let me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 If anyone else has a way to get rid of this effect, please let me know!A small amount of Vybar will get rid of the mottling easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredron Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 If you're looking for some startling mottling, try some Palm wax. There are 2 varieties I've used, "Q" wax for Pillars, and "F" wax for containers. The results are amazing. Use no additives, and follow the melt/pour suggestions, and the starburst patterns will form.The feathering shows up better when using dark colors, and you will have to add more color than normal. The feathering seems to lighten the color, so double your color. Fredron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 I just saw that wax in person at the candle suppy, and you are correct, that effect was really amazing and very nice. I will have to wait till I have money for supplies before I get some, but i defenetly would like to work with it sometime.Right now my big learning expireence of the day is trying to figure out the best thing to use for sealing the new rubber rose molds I just got. I will look thru the stickys for that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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