didismagic Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 Any of you using this wax? I need help with achieving smooth tops on my votives and I sometimes have problems with them releasing from the mold. I'm new to this wax but I'm trying it out because I can purchase it locally. Any help or advice would be appreciated.DiDiPasadena, CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire and Ice Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 Allow it to cool fullly before doing second pour. Alow it to cool fully before moving from mold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didismagic Posted November 20, 2005 Author Share Posted November 20, 2005 Hi there Fire & Ice, I've been looking at some of your posts, and look I've got you for one myself. I'm totally new to this wax but not to candlemaking, so it looks like from your post I'll need to do a repour for a great finish. Do I need to follow any particular specifications when I do the repour? Right now I heat up to about 190 and I pour at about 170. In parafin, a repour in votives requires a hotter temp than the first pour for it to work. Is that the case with these? I like this wax but those damn cracks are a killer. TIADiDi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire and Ice Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 The only time I use this wax is when I add it to my C-3 for pouring clamshells. I don't make Votives but sounds like you're doing it right. Just make sure you votives are completely setup prior to doing the repour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didismagic Posted November 21, 2005 Author Share Posted November 21, 2005 Ok Fire & Ice,I'm going to take that tip. Is there a particular temp I should try for the repour?DiDi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFTS Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 I do it a little differently. When a good film forms on top I poke wide relief holes, then repour after they're pretty much set up, but not too long or I find the wax can pull away from the cup and then the repour makes a mess. The first pour is about 1/4 inch from the top, the second pour very full. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clc404 Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Have you tried heating your molds? I pour hot. I pour at about 180. Hope this helpsclc404Cheryl C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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