j50 second pour

[tamese]

I was just wondering if anyone else does a second pour on container candles with the j50. I use a 8 oz. jelly and 16 oz. salsa jar and I get a little shrinkage. Is this the norm? Should I even waste the time on the second pour since it's not that much.

[mparadise]

I haven't used it in a long time but I never used to when I was using it for production.

[tamese]

Thanks mparadise

[Karen M]

I haven't used J50 in awhile but I never did a 2nd pour, Just try to cool slowly, and you should eliminate sink holes.

I use J223 currently, its a lot like J50, sam edeal.

[Candybee]

J50 was Astorlites answer to J223. The J50 was designed to be a true one pour wax with all the benefits of the J223. J223 was supposed to be a single pour wax but it does often require a second pour as the larger your candle the deeper the sinkhole around the wick. The J223 has a slightly higher scent throw than the J50 but both have excellent H&C throws. Both are also preblended parrafin waxes so no need for any additives.

Astrolite also has a superwax called J225. It can hold up to 1 1/2 oz of FO per lb and is supposed to have the best adhesion so no wet spots. But for the extra price I was unimpressed as you can get excellent throw with either the J50 or the J223 and if you throw in a bit of soy no more wet spots.

Edited July 31, 2010 by Candybee

[doglover]

I was just wondering if anyone else does a second pour on container candles with the j50. I use a 8 oz. jelly and 16 oz. salsa jar and I get a little shrinkage. Is this the norm? Should I even waste the time on the second pour since it's not that much.

I have used J50 for years (9+) and have always had to do a repour.