TwinMom Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 of pillar wax before I pull my hair out! I have been using IGI 1242 but lately it hasnt been working out so well for me Everytime I make a pillar I am needing to repour 3-4 times instead of 1-2 maybe 3 times. Could it just be a bad batch of wax? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 It's not bad, just different. Like many natural products, paraffin isn't consistent and you have to be ready to deal with variations in its properties. I personally haven't used any straight paraffin that hasn't sometimes varied significantly from one lot to another.Several things could make a difference, but the main way to avoid excessive repours is to allow more time before doing it. Don't you think that might work?Also, if you're getting too much of a sinkhole, you can decrease it by making the relief holes bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojo T. Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Hi Jenn, I know what you mean - each batch of paraffin I get is a new learning experience for me. It can be a pita or if you're in a positive mood, a way to learn more about the wax we play with. I agree with Top, maybe wait until the candle is quite cool before doing the first repour, make the holes a good size, and hopefully then you will only need to do it once - that's if that is the problem. If that isn't, then tell us more and we shall try to help from afar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinMom Posted April 22, 2008 Author Share Posted April 22, 2008 The 3 pillars i poured last night were completely cooled down (and 1 of them I even repoured this morning) plus I put 4 relief holes and it still sank really bad again. Driving me nuts! lol... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 OK I see. You have a deep sink hole in the center and that also makes the repour wax sink a lot when it cools. Try making your relief holes much wider. The more space the holes take up, the less of a sink hole you'll have in the center, and the flatter the repour will be. Also make sure your repour wax isn't too hot. 180 is plenty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinMom Posted April 22, 2008 Author Share Posted April 22, 2008 OK I see. You have a deep sink hole in the center and that also makes the repour wax sink a lot when it cools. Try making your relief holes much wider. The more space the holes take up, the less of a sink hole you'll have in the center, and the flatter the repour will be. Also make sure your repour wax isn't too hot. 180 is plenty.yes that is exactly what is happening,never happened before I have been using 1242 for 3 years now and this box (60 lbs) has ALL done this! I will try what you suggested, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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