starfox1 Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Hi Everybody,I have made over 20 tests on different days, at different temps and everything. All of my jar candles come out nice and smooth but there is always one cave in on top. Is there a word for this cave in? I don't know how to trouble shoot is. I have tried Stearic Acid, Coconut oil but nothing works! I am using cb135 and as I said I have tried all different pour temps and fo add in temps. Any input would be appreciated. Here are pix....Closeup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judiee Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 (edited) Try a heat gun to remelt just the top.As a rule we do that with all container pours. Edited August 26, 2010 by Judiee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soy327 Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 What temps are you pouring at?Are they cooling to fast maybe? Air conditioning? Pretty colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Looks like you are pouring just above the shoulder line on your jars. Try pouring just below and that will help some. You can also try pouring at cooler temps to see if that will also help. For the ones that turn out like the ones in your pics your heat gun can be your best friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starfox1 Posted August 27, 2010 Author Share Posted August 27, 2010 Thanks guys! You guys rock...I 'm about to post another question. Candle making should be called candle alchemy ;-)Ok so I tried all types of pour temps so I am thinking it does have something to do with the line I pour up to. With these type of containers, is it okay to pour way below (a couple of mm) the curve/shoulder line or should I be pouring above the shoulder to just where the bottom of the plastic apothecary lid ends- I guess that would just squish the wick but it looks so empty without filling it at least until just below the shoulder line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Thanks guys! You guys rock...I 'm about to post another question. Candle making should be called candle alchemy ;-)Ok so I tried all types of pour temps so I am thinking it does have something to do with the line I pour up to. With these type of containers, is it okay to pour way below (a couple of mm) the curve/shoulder line or should I be pouring above the shoulder to just where the bottom of the plastic apothecary lid ends- I guess that would just squish the wick but it looks so empty without filling it at least until just below the shoulder line. See my previous post. I think it will help your 'sinking' wax if you pour just under the shoulder/curve of the jar. Helped me with mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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