dale_421 Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Hello,I am pouring beeswax into glass votive holders and metal tins. Sometimes the candles are fine, other times they get cracks along the top as they dry. It doesn't happen all the time so I'm not sure what is causing it. Is there any way to prevent this?Thanks!Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjdaines Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Just a guess but how about cooling rates, do they sometimes cool faster than other times. House temp, small vs. large batches cooling in a location where they keep each other warmer, fans or drafts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dale_421 Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 Thanks for the quick advice! The batch size is about the same, I did some yesterday and some today. I got more cracking today. I'm doing them in my garage, yesterday was about 75 degrees, this morning was cooler, maybe 65 degrees. I don't use any fans. The metal tins cracked more than glass. Should I have a heat source to keep them warmer as they are curing? How about if I put them together into a box to hold the heat. Would that work? Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwantItgreen Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Try putting them under a large cardboard box or styrofoam cooler. As you found out cooling temps do make a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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