xixo Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Why would a pillar candle (2x3") made with a paraffin blend wax split all the way down one side after it's burned down about an inch? I've never had that happen in the past, but I've had 2 do it in the last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Temperature, possible air bubble those are just a few reasons. If the room temperature is two low the heat from the flame can crack a candle but I really only seen that happen with brittle waxes. So I am not really sure just giving you some possibilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 What do you mean by a paraffin blend wax? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xixo Posted January 25, 2009 Author Share Posted January 25, 2009 What do you mean by a paraffin blend wax?A blend of soywax (more than 50%) and paraffin wax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 That would explain it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 A blend of soywax (more than 50%) and paraffin waxUsing that blend I am surprised you have not had it happen before. That is common for soy pillars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xixo Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 What pillar wax do you all like to use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I am one of them people that thinks soy makes a bad pillar. I like the palm or your basic IGI1343 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xixo Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 Thanks, Vicky~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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