ksranch Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 I did search, and found some things on this issue, but most said it was due to too much vybar. I'm using a blend and don't have control of how much is in it. It's an old blend from Blended Waxes Inc BW902A - my reasearch (which could be questionable) is that it is like J50 or IGI4636. Anyone know if this is accurate? And, anything I can do/add to avoid the rippling? On this candle it only did it on the first few layers... you can really see it on the white... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 I think that is FROSTING you are seeing. Warming the mold a little will stop that. Vybar rippling is something different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 yEAH the vybar rippling looks kind of brainy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 Okay, that makes sense. I preheated the mold, but didn't think about the sand! I'll have to wager that the sand 'absorbed' the heat off the mold for the first pour(s) - by the time I got into the latter ones the sand was good and warm and keeping the mold warm.. Okay, so next time maybe put some hot water in the mold and set it in the sand while prepping the wax..Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 I kind of like the look of it. I purposely chill my molds to get that frosted rustic finish. With layered pillars it looks even more awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 (edited) Keep water away from your molds. Water causes rust with tin molds and water and wax don't mix, unless you're doing an ice candle. I don't necessarily think you need to heat your molds before using them. Just pour your wax at a hotter temperature or pour your wax and hit the sides of the mold with heat from a heat gun. Edited June 15, 2011 by Scented Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wessex Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 It's called "jump lines". Search that phrase and you may get some more info.Cheers,Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Maybe my eyes are going bad but I didn't see jump lines. I see frosting in that pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 I don't see jump lines either. I see what looks like small craters caused by air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 (edited) I don't see jump lines either. I see what looks like small craters caused by air.I can see a bit of pitting too. I still like the look of it. But I can see how if you are trying to get it to be smooth you won't want the pits and frosting.Did you try tapping on the side of the mold after you poured to coax the air bubbles out? I'd also try leaving my mold at room temp to pour and I also let the wax sit in the pour pot a couple minutes after stirring in my dye & FO to allow some of the air bubbles to rise out before pouring. I also do the mold tapping. It helps. Edited June 15, 2011 by Candybee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted June 16, 2011 Author Share Posted June 16, 2011 You guys are awesome. Same mold, same temp wax today - little test - no water (thanks for the warning) hit it with my heat gun just before pouring and got an awesome flawless result! Myself, I don't mind the look of the first one either, but some like it perfect, so want to know how to do both. Really appreciate everyone's help. Now if I could just figure out how to get the votives to not do that (not that I mind, but..) I'll put an example on the candle forum cause I haven't figured out how to attach a pic to a response here yet - lol Really, thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 warm the votive molds and up your pouring temps a little.To add a pic to a response, click on GO ADVANCED & you'll get the 'manage attachment' option at the bottom of the screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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