IwantItgreen Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Calling all experienced chandlers: We are having a snow storm here and I really, really want to make some candles, but read somewhere not to make any when the weather is bad. Has anyone actually experimented with making candles in good vs. inclement weather? If so what were the results? Has anyone experienced significant changes in their candles because you poured during a storm? Would scent be affected? (I don't want to waste it) TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ah-soy Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Never heard that theory...with bath bombs yes...with candles no. Pour away, it's not going to matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flicker Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 If I had to wait to make candles in Minnesota for GOOD weather, I may never get any made. Go ahead, the weather won't affect wax. Like another said, bath bomb's yes, but candles, soap etc. not a problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_35550 Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I would say yes to soap making but not to candles. Cold weather just makes my wax shrink more and I don't get great adhesion but that's about it for effect. Pour away and enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFCbrooke Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 so why shouldn't you make soaps and bath bombs when there's bad weather? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_35550 Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 We have high humidity in the South. I try not to pour soap during rain periods because usually the humidity just causes the soap fairies to come out and gack up the soap. I really can't explain a whole lot of what affects candles and soap. I just know that you can use the same exact methods and come out with different results on different days. Weather can affect almost anything one way or another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flicker Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 And I do CP and can pour soap when it's 95* with matching humidity or rain or -40 and bone dry with little to no variation. Must be differences in recipes? With bath bombs, the humidity affects the citric acid and causes them to bloom. It's not pretty. I also avoid making bath salts or M&P soap when it's very humid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwantItgreen Posted December 8, 2009 Author Share Posted December 8, 2009 Whew!! I went ahead and poured 10. Trying out a new blend of Ezsoy/4627 70/30. I liked the 464/4627 blend but am trying for better scent throw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I'm tempting fate and pouring soy & palm wax candles today even though it's been raining for the past 2 days & my freakin' roof is leaking. Got too many orders not to make hay whether or not the sun is shining! Keeping my fingers crossed that everything comes out okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 (edited) Getting snow here too. I've not had problems and wouldn't think you would either unless you're making them outdoors in the snow ... in which case, you'll have some problems. Bathbombs you don't make in humid conditions ... they have a tendency to have quite a growth spurt and absorb the humidity, eventually crack etc. However, I've made them when it has been raining and it's been humid outside but not inside. Edited December 9, 2009 by Scented Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 when making a bath bomb in humid weather I make sure to turn on the dehumidifier first...It really helps a lot!yep make candles whenever...unless your outside in the weather you'll be fine :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMP Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 We pour year 'round. Granted we don't get the extreme winters here in Texas, but we poured yesterday when it was 16 degrees outside.Louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfcat Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Pouring during snow storms is my favorite time! Keeps me busy and my house smells awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwantItgreen Posted December 10, 2009 Author Share Posted December 10, 2009 It sure did too! Yesterday I poured CS mistletoe, pumpkin souffle, cranberry marm, BCN vanilla bean supreme & blueberry muffins. I'm still not smelling much today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScentedLuxuries Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 I don't worry about the weather, unless it is bad enough for a possible power outage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerinarkansas Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 If I pour candles during cold weather I have to pour in the kitchen rather than shop. I never can get the temp in that area warm enough and then I have funky looking candles from the wax cooling too fast and shrinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandlePup Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 If I pour candles during cold weather I have to pour in the kitchen rather than shop. I never can get the temp in that area warm enough and then I have funky looking candles from the wax cooling too fast and shrinking. I live in WA state and we've always had bad weather *gag*. Either way, snow or rain I've never had a problem...but as you said though, doing it in a cold shop doesn't help, so I tend to keep my heater up a bit. I'll be sweating like a pig, but hey, my candles turn out decent! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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