DANIEL Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Hi, how do you keep the tops of the votives from forming those "nipples"? The tops of mine aren't smooth. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 Do you do a repour? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveinPA Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 The later you do a repour, the less chance of them forming. At least that's what I've found. I'm sure someone will come along and contradict what I've said. It wouldn't be the first time. I'm just telling you what works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glowlite Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 They used to drive me crazy and I would have to do two repours...But that is just way to time consuming now so I just put up with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaritamama Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 If you're selling them, then aesthetically it might be bothersome..... In my experience, my friends and family have said that the fact that they aren't as flat as "another candle co.'s" candles, makes them more "artistic" and pleasing. Whatever..... And to be honest, once they're lit, it's no time before all that doesn't matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 OK so we've been doing them wrong and licking them off Just wait till the initial pour has sunk as much as you think it's gonna and then do a repour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaritamama Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 OK so we've been doing them wrong and licking them off Heck no!!!! If they smell good - then do it......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 I didn't use to have much problem with them until recently. I play in the wax in my garage and since the temperature has taken a nose dive, it's gotten worse. Even with my kerosene heater out there :embarasse I may be wrong but it seems to be worse when it's cold. Almost like the wick pin chills too fast and makes the nipple before the rest has finished cooling. I don't do my repours any sooner than I ever have, sometimes the next day and it still happens. If I had a clue how to fix it, other than bringing summer back, I'd tell ya :rolleyes2Added: thinking on this... There has been accasions where I've poured the wax too hot. Really, it might've just been steam coming from the wax, not smoke but it was definately too hot. It sank much more, creating a deeper well to fill with the repour. Which in turn sank as well. So, possibly pouring a bit cooler? Chalk up one more experiment to my list to try :rolleyes2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 I recommend doing whatever SteveinPA says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 If it really bothers you melt the tops with a heat gun before you top off / re-pour. Also like mentioned they may be cooling to fast. Put them in an ice chest, card bord box covered with a blanket or in the oven, to cool slower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryinCary Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 The later you do a repour, the less chance of them forming. At least that's what I've found. I'm sure someone will come along and contradict what I've said. It wouldn't be the first time. I'm just telling you what works for me.What he said And cool slower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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