nancychoi99 Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Hello! I newbie here..So I am trying to re-dip my candle to hide some of the imperfections on my candle but I am having such a hard time!!The second I pull out the candle from the wax it immediately dries before I even have the whole candle out so I am left with drip marks all over the candle!! (I followed the directions the best I could..Filled the pot with wax enough to cover the whole candle..and dipped it slow into it...what am I doing wrong??Please help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 How hot is your over dip and what is your room temp. Do not dip in a cool space and make sure your over dip is hot enough I usually dip at 175 but that is just what works for me. I am never slow about it. I dip pretty quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancychoi99 Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 Thanks for replying!!In my kitchen it is usually 75-77 degrees pretty warm..Ive dipped in wax anywhere from 185-190..but I still get ugly looking drip marks all on the sides of the candles..Do i have to use an additive or what am I doing wrong?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 What wax are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancychoi99 Posted March 21, 2011 Author Share Posted March 21, 2011 paraffin pillar wax? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 That does not tell me much what kind of paraffin pillar wax? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancychoi99 Posted March 21, 2011 Author Share Posted March 21, 2011 Pillar Blend-IGI 4625hmm thats what it says on the label? preblended waxSorry Im still very new at all this:confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonshadowLane Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I've never overdipped a candle, but I have overdipped a bunch of luminares.I struggled with overdipping until I started using 3% (about 1/2 oz./lb) Microcrystalline wax additive with a high MP paraffin. Dip temperature about 190-195. Make sure the candle is warm (room temperature) as well. Dip fairly quickly, around 5 seconds for the whole process. You'll have to play around a little to find what works for you.Also, consider using the Microwax for the candle itself. It really helps eliminate surface imperfections on my hurricanes.Here's what I use.http://www.candlewic.com/store/Product.aspx?q=c11,p169&title=Micro-180 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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