Eden Sass Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Okay experts, I've got a question:Yesterday I tried to make 18 16oz candles. Using Ecosoya CBA (first time). Heated to 155 (a couple got to 170) and poured between 125-120 (a couple I tried at 100 just for fun). Didn't seem to matter appearance wise which temp - some worked at higher pours and some worked at lower pours (same scents and dye). I have a couple that have a deep circle crack about 1inch all the way around the wick, and a couple that have a crack around the candle 1/2 way down. I BELIEVE the main problem is the room was too cool for them to harden, so next time I will put them in a room with a controlled temp (is 75 a good temp?). It boggles my mind how 2 candles poured exactly the same way can harden so differently!My main question (I realize I've kinda asked a couple already!) is when I remelt the wax, am I doing anything bad to the candle (ie throwing off the scent throws) or should it work pretty much the same as one of the candles I made that hardened nicely? (Yes, I will test them myself, just thought I might get a couple of expert opinions if possible!!)Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunFlames Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Welcome:DI also use the CBA, though this in not an "expert" opinion as I am pretty new also. When I am testing and need to remelt I either chunk the wax out of the container (more than 1 or 2) and remelt in one pour pot. This is actually easier than it sounds as the wax is very easy to work with. If it is only 1 or 2, I set the container on my candle warmer and let it remelt for me. As long as you don't take the wax above 190* and leave it there the manufacturer says it is no problem. I have not run across a problem yet.As far as cooling, on a rack for even air flow is good. If you want to stay in your cooler room you can cover the candles with a box to help them cool slower. HTH, Good luck with your candlesDanielle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eden Sass Posted January 28, 2008 Author Share Posted January 28, 2008 Thank you so much Danielle! I will certainly try the box technique!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Welcome, Eden sass! :wave:I don't know if you have reviewed the recommendations for pouring CBA, but here's the link to the info on the Nature's Gifts (Ecosoya manufacturer) websitehttp://www.ngiwax.com/cb-instructionsI have not noticed any appreciable loss in throw from remelting. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eden Sass Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 thanks Stella! Glad to be here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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