Dana Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I have tried EVERTHING to get my 444 to behave. I want SMOOTH TOPS! I have poured at different temps, different additives, different paraffins, heated jars, non-heated jars....what the heck?! I can't get a one pour no matter what I try. Do any of you have luck with the 444 being a one pour? If so, please help with a few suggestions! TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted February 6, 2009 Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 I just wanted to add that I am not just getting bumpy tops...I am getting CRATORS! Usually right around and down the wick, so I poke and do a repour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoOneSpecial Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 It would save you a lot of stress if you just heat gunned them after they set up. Then you will have perfect tops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted February 6, 2009 Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 Ahhh, I wish it were that easy! These are deep crevises down the wick. Heat gunning that much wax would take longer than doing a repour. And besides, it melts the wax coating off the wick. I don't like that either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pureblisscandles Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I so feel your pain! I had the best luck with 444 the first few cases so i ordered a pallet and what do you know i have yet to open a case that worked well... i just figured out for my jars you have the find that perfect temp and cross your fingers. One style of my jars I had to pour low and the other style which was a seamless jar I had to pour high. I guess the thickness of the jar (Pressed vs. seamless) has a factor in how the candle sets up.i love the scent throw with 444 but it is def a chance with this wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoOneSpecial Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Hmmm, I haven't tried this wax in a while but I don't remember having that problem with it. It must be the new lots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted February 6, 2009 Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 It is a different lot. My last pallet came with 2 different lot numbers. The first 15 cases poured beautifully! Then I poured the next lot number and it was awful! Soo you can't tell me it is different pouring conditions, or fragrance, or pour temp. I just need to find something to add to it to make it stop havinf such huge sinkholes. I did pour one last night at 95 degrees. I added 1/2 teas. C/O to 1/2 lb. wax. That set up flat on top, but had jumplines and frost. I just will NOT be able to pour that cool. I have to many to pour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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