jnewport Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I am so upset. I have been pouring votives and tarts today using ecosoya pb and it's been one thing after another. First I was getting alot of bubbles when I poured them "slowly". Then I found that pouring them hotter got rid of that problem. I am heating to 185, then adding color and fragrance then I was pouring at 140 and now I'm pouring at 155. I poured 3 sets of 36 today and the last batch all has a hole in the top of them. I tried using the heat gun but it's not helping. Any suggestions and any ideas why this happened. My concern with the tarts is that they sink in the middle even when I shouldn't have to do a second pour. Any suggestions on that also. I am so tired and frustrated. Everytime I think I got it down, something else happens. I'm so glad I have this group to go to with all of my questions. :confused: Thanks, Jeanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursenancy Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 How are you wicking? Are you using wick pins? When I do my votives (using PB) I heat to 200, add dye and FO, pour my votives, and set my wick when it just starts to turn color around the edges. I find that if I try to set the wick before that I get holes in the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnewport Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 I am using wick pins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursenancy Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Hmmm - I don't use wick pins, so it may be a whole different ballgame - sorry I couldn't help.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Are you doing a second pour with the votives? If not, I'd recommend that. How big is the dip in the tarts? If its not too big, I personally wouldn't worry. I use a different wax and clamshells for my melties and have never had that problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 (edited) What wax are you using? Mostly, I use wickpins and pour C3 & EcosoyaPB at no lower than 165°F. Because votives and tarts are small, they cool very rapidly - too rapidly in many cases, If the top cools a lot faster than the rest, it'll cave in more. With the weather becoming chillier nearly everywhere, drafts and cool indoor air temps are a problem, so cover those candles with a box or put them in a warmed oven (turn off before putting the candles in) to cool.Depending on the wax you are using, you can also pour them at a very cool temp... (readthis post)HTH Edited November 3, 2009 by Stella1952 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnewport Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 I am using ecosoya pb. I will try pouring hotter and see what happens. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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