gramakdonn Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 I am trying to make a new electric grubby candle with a 2.25" center. I normally make the candles with the larger opening, but some prefer the look of the smaller opening. I am using a 3 watt bulb in the 2.25" center candle, but am getting some softning and melting inside. I am using IGI 4794 wax 128 mp. Should I be adding something to the wax for use with the smaller opening? Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 I had the same problem when I made these, that was about 8 years ago so I'm sure things have changed. I had to add an even higher melt point wax to prevent it. The wax your using has a way too low of a melt point. I think I even added some micro 180 MP to them. Even heard you could add high melt glue sticks to harden it up. There use to be a lot of info on this site about them but I don't know how to go back that far. Maybe someone who knows will pipe in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gramakdonn Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 Thank you Sharon. I will search back and see if I can find anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barncat Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 you should have at least 140 MP for electrics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.