momscandles Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 I am new to this whole candle making thing and I have some parafin wax that I put in some tins and it looked ok while is was curing but when I went back to do my repour I had these sunkin looking holes and I tried warming the tin but it did help.So can anyone help me??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 Welcome to the board What kind of wax did you use? It's most likely straight paraffin or pillar type wax. It shrinks. Container candles need to be made with container wax to reduce shrinkage...This is a good place to start learning...http://www.candletech.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=26 << ------- As well as the basic instructions and other links to the left ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momscandles Posted November 8, 2005 Author Share Posted November 8, 2005 Thank you satinducky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Anytime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momscandles Posted November 8, 2005 Author Share Posted November 8, 2005 I clicked on the link and found some interesting stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Yup, great stuff there. It would be nice if new people were aimed there as soon as they sign up for a membership Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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