scentsbycindy Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I have been attempting to make a burgundy candle for weeks now. I am using ecosoya xcel and dye chips. My burgundy candle was turning out a purple color so I wanted to improve the color and used 2 red and 2 black chips in 1 pound of wax and then I used 1.25 ounces of scent in the pound of wax. After the candle was poured, the top won't solidify. It's mushy and soft. Does anyone know why it is in this condition? I was thinking it had to much in it with all of the dye and scent. Does anyone know how I can fix it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanie353 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I have been attempting to make a burgundy candle for weeks now. I am using ecosoya xcel and dye chips. My burgundy candle was turning out a purple color so I wanted to improve the color and used 2 red and 2 black chips in 1 pound of wax and then I used 1.25 ounces of scent in the pound of wax. After the candle was poured, the top won't solidify. It's mushy and soft. Does anyone know why it is in this condition? I was thinking it had to much in it with all of the dye and scent. Does anyone know how I can fix it?I'm not sure if that much dye would make it mushy but it could clog the wick. They usually say one dye chip pp of wax for paraffin. I've gone to 1.5 for soy and currently use 1 pp in my para/soy. Your FO amount sounds fine for that wax...imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 It's mushy and soft. Need more information. It REALLY HELPS to include the temp at which you melted, added dye, FO and at what temp you poured. In addition, how did you cool the candles? What does your dye manufacturer say about how many chips to use per pound?I doubt your problem lies with the FO amount... It COULD be the amount of dye, depending on the wax & dye recommendations, but my first guess is your problem is related to temperature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatlinPM Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I have had this happen with certain scents and dark colors in soy candles that are cooled to slowly. I make candles in a garage workshop in Arizona, so I am constantly battling this. Make sure the candle has plenty of air circulation as its cooling, and mix mix mix before you pour into the container. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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