Serasvae Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I had it in my mind I was going to order a parasoy blend, but I recently made candles using Cargill c3. I really Love this wax - makes a beautiful candle! I got zero frosting and smooth tops...but the issue I am having is right around the wick.... it seems like the wax ONLY around the wick is slightly bulbous and somewhat seperated - I single wicked using HTP1212 and a 798 wick (from Wick-it.com) in a 16oz (22oz overflow) jar (4" diam). Is this is a single wick issue or just a plain wick issue? (assuming the wick IS the issue, lol)Thanks for the help ! p.s. I am going to stick with using Cargill c3 so any suggestions using this wax will be much appreciated!! TIA!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmc Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I use CBA and had the same issue...I lowered the pour temp quite a bit and found that took care of the problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serasvae Posted September 12, 2011 Author Share Posted September 12, 2011 Thanks for the suggestion! I will try that and see what happens Thanks again ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 (edited) CBA and C3 are VERY different waxes. When asking about appearance issues, in addition to the wax type, it really helps to state the temps at which you did things - melted to? Added FO & dye at? Poured at?Shake the wick around a little as it cools and/or hit it LIGHTLY with a heat gun. If your tops smooth, and there is no frosting and all you are faulting is a little bulging up or cracking directly around the wick, don't mess with the entire candle just to please that teensy imperfection!! PICTURES HELP!!Have you started/completed your wick testing for this candle? If not, I'd sure worry about getting the wicking correct before I worried about a cosmetic issue... Edited September 12, 2011 by Stella1952 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serasvae Posted September 14, 2011 Author Share Posted September 14, 2011 Thanks, that would be helpful now wouldn't it.... C3 melted completely at around 140F, I heated to 175F and added the fragrance and dye and poured at 160F (16oz) and 150F (5oz). I'll try the tip you gave also Stella! Thank you !!! I drive myself crazy with 'teensy imperfections', LOL! I just want PERFECT! hehe I am using HTP wicks now, but I have tried others and HTP seems to work the best so far!! I will post pics asap !!! - camera issue atm. :/ Thanks for the help ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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