simonmagus Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 I'm using GB 444 soy wax and I'm using about 2oz of fragrance per pound. I'm heating the wax to about 180 then dropping it down and pouring in the fragrance. After that I'm pouring the mix with no other additives into a room temperature jar with the wax at temp of around 150.Basically the top of the candle looks awful. It's not smooth and it's brittle. Any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjdaines Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I've used 444 as well as 464, I get good tops pouring at 160 which is pretty close to your temp. To make sure that it doesn't cool too slowly place a a draft free area and or cover to keep the heat in a little longer. I am not sure if the FO amount you are using ti also contributing to the problem but try the above suggestion and it that doesn't help then drop the FO to 1 oz and try again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilcountrymama Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 2ounces of fo that is quite a bit overboard I would say. Back to the ugly tops it could be because of the temp of the room and how fast there cooling when your pouring warmer I always pour at 110 hotter pours for me usually lead to craters or sinkholes. I place my candles in the oven to cool as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursenancy Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I use 444 - I heat to 200, add FO, add dye, stir & pour. I usually get smooth tops. I don't do anything special to let them cool . I use 1oz PPO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sisters3 Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I'm using GB 444 soy wax and I'm using about 2oz of fragrance per pound. I'm heating the wax to about 180 then dropping it down and pouring in the fragrance. After that I'm pouring the mix with no other additives into a room temperature jar with the wax at temp of around 150.Basically the top of the candle looks awful. It's not smooth and it's brittle. Any advice?Have to share this with you. I use GB464 (love it) and last week poured some tins, all the same size, same wick, same FO load (8%), BUT my "Awake" FO (peppermint and eucalyptus) came out beautiful on top and my Fresh Brewed Coffee was weird. Only difference was the FO. So, I simply took my heat gun, carefully, and fixed the tops of the coffee tins and done. So maybe the others that say it could be th FO are exactly right. OK, that's it, just wanted to share, hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 (edited) Add your FO at the higher temperature. To help prevent "shocking" the wax by pouring cold FO into hot wax (resulting in frosting), prewarm your FO slightly. Using too much FO, adding at too low a temp or not stirring enough can leave the top with a "fried" look. Some FOs just do not work with some waxes.More information on Golden Brand waxes can be found here:Golden Brands Waxes - http://www.gfgb.com/candles/candle_products.htmJason's (GB wax products Director of Sales & Service) contact information is at the bottom of the page. If you search the forums here for posts by member Golden Brands, you can find loads of information he has posted. HTH Edited October 7, 2011 by Stella1952 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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