Curing questions

[klockz]

Hi guys,

I am new to candle making and have been reading and searching many old topics on this board and still have some questions about curing. I made my first batch of candles two nights ago, GB464 and noticed that the cold throw is good but not a lot of scent on the HT. Everyone says that the candles should be cured and that HT will improve after this. My question is, should the candles have lids on the containers or should they be open and exposed to air while curing? Are there any other things I should look out for while curing? Thanks in advance

[cactusladycandles]

I don't use your wax. I use IGI 4630 for my jar candles. I put the lids on as soon as they have set up. I think it helps keep the scent in. And I also let them cure a minimum of 1 week because I deliver or sell them. The longer they cure, the stronger they get.

[klockz]

thanks for the reply, I'll keep my lids on from now on

[soy327]

I am using the 464 and xcel 50/50 I put my lids on 24 hrs after pouring and let them cure for as long as possible. I always want at least a week. Sometimes It's hard to wait to test burn:laugh2::laugh2:cause I'm a candle freak.

[klockz]

after the initial burn, will the candles stop curing or will they continue to cure after the initial burn?

[soy327]

They should keep curing until they are gone. If you make a pot of chili it's always better when it's reheated the next day:laugh2::laugh2:I make alot of chili on football Sundays GO BRONCO'S:yay:

[Gbhunter]

Does this cureing apply to pillars too?

[soy327]

I always let my palm pillars cure (thats all I've made) I was told by somebody here on the board The wax get's harder as it cures, 7days for palm. That might be a little extreme but at least 3 days:yay:

[Candybee]

The candles will cure for as long as it takes with your wax and scent combo. For most soy waxes the cure can be from 24 hrs to 1 month. But the average is 48 hrs to 1 week. It really depends on the FO.

For example, apple cinnamon scents may take up to a week or longer while some bakery scents are ready in 24 hours.

Some will cure in the wax faster than others and vice versa. Its okay to put the lid on anytime after the candle cools down. It won't disturb the curing process.

[Gbhunter]

What if you do not use Fo like me

[soy327]

That's a good question. I thought curing was only for the FO. Maybe someone will chime in here for you. I have been told that palm wax gets harder the longer it cures. Benefit? I use FO.

Can I ask why you don't fragrance your candles, Just curious?

[Gbhunter]

gives me headaches and everyone upstairs gets to enjoy the nice smell while I get nothing.

[beans]

I am using the 464 and xcel 50/50 I put my lids on 24 hrs after pouring and let them cure for as long as possible. I always want at least a week. Sometimes It's hard to wait to test burn:laugh2::laugh2:cause I'm a candle freak.

Soy327 do you get a good HT with the 50/50 mix??? I would assume that the advance mixed in eliminates frosting issues with 464?? Bobby

[soy327]

beans, On most all scents yes I get good HT. I let my candles cure for a week or so.

The xcel helps with frosting but doesn't eliminate it. I don't color my soy, just the GG palm.

Edited September 30, 2010 by soy327