tamese Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 (edited) can anyone tell me what would cause my candles to crack like this. I dont think it has anything to do with the frangrance because it happened to two different fragrances. I use j50 wax. I hope the picture uploaded right. Edited December 6, 2009 by tamese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernadette Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 I can't see any picture ...just a red X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamese Posted December 7, 2009 Author Share Posted December 7, 2009 I can't get a pic. up but it's a crack in the middle of the candle. I was wondering if it would effect the way the candle burned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy, USMC Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 What type wax are you using? Paraffin, Palm or Soy? If it's soy what type? (Ex: c-3, 464, 135)You may get some better advice from someone who uses the same type - we just have to know what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustpuuppy Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Did they get really cold at some point ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamese Posted December 8, 2009 Author Share Posted December 8, 2009 I use J50. I don't think they got cold because I but them in the warm, but off oven to cool down slowly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 (edited) it's a crack in the middle of the candle. I was wondering if it would effect the way the candle burnedSince you are using J50, I'm assuming this is a container candle. It could affect the burn if the crack has a deeper cavern underneath that you cannot see because, if it's deep enough, the wax from the MP will run into the crack leaving too much wick exposed. I dunno what caused this as I do not use your wax, but it sounds like a cooling issue. You could try heatgunning the top to fill the crack or remelting the candle in the oven. As the candle is cooling, while the wax is still slushy, try moving the wick around a little to disturb any cracks or voids that are forming. That's my best guess. HTH Edited December 8, 2009 by Stella1952 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamese Posted December 9, 2009 Author Share Posted December 9, 2009 Thanks for all ur help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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