Handmade Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 These candles were made from pillar wax mp58-60 C and I added 3tbs stearin per pound wax .I also added UV and fragrance .I used aluminium molds.I poured the wax at 150F and the room temperature was about 27C. The next layers were poured at about 155F.I tested the candles and the burning is absolutely perfect . There is no problem with the layers .The only problem is that there was no white effect around the candle .I saw the layer rustic candles that Scented made http://www.craftserver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=75753and I really loved them . Jokerjen and JudyVega also made these kind of candles .Does anybody know the technic of "swirling" for these candles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Was that 3 heaping tablespoons or just level? Did you pour a little, slosh and then pour more in? Do you know what the mp of your wax is? And did you check out judyvega's tutorial? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handmade Posted September 21, 2008 Author Share Posted September 21, 2008 Was that 3 heaping tablespoons or just level? Did you pour a little, slosh and then pour more in? Do you know what the mp of your wax is? And did you check out judyvega's tutorial?The mp of the wax is 58-60 Cº But I don't know the equivelant ºF.I added 3 heaping tbsand I poured the wax in the mold until the end of each layer . Them I waited for about 10 min and then I poured the next layer 5 degrees higher = 155ºF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 It's approx. 136 most likely ... just found a converter. I'd say if you aren't getting frost then drop your temps 5 degrees, do the rocking, sloshing I mentioned in a PM and see if that helps. It's pure paraffin right? Like there's no soy in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handmade Posted September 21, 2008 Author Share Posted September 21, 2008 It's approx. 136 most likely ... just found a converter. I'd say if you aren't getting frost then drop your temps 5 degrees, do the rocking, sloshing I mentioned in a PM and see if that helps. It's pure paraffin right? Like there's no soy in there.I am afraid that If I drop the pour temperature 5 degrees then the layers may "unstick".The wax that I use is suitable for pillar candles .I am sure that there is no soy in this wax . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jokerjen Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 I use a mottling wax.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 I am afraid that If I drop the pour temperature 5 degrees then the layers may "unstick".The wax that I use is suitable for pillar candles .I am sure that there is no soy in this wax .I had success pouring at 145 with my wax, but understand the layers not sticking. Happens at times. One thing I do is to poke my relief holes through the entire candle (going through all the layers to help bind them some more.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handmade Posted September 22, 2008 Author Share Posted September 22, 2008 I had success pouring at 145 with my wax, but understand the layers not sticking. Happens at times. One thing I do is to poke my relief holes through the entire candle (going through all the layers to help bind them some more.)Scented I agree with all the things that you say .:highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 So how are things coming along for you with this and the mottled? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.