tlc Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 I've been reading for a few days now about paraffin pillars and see the term "hug" being used. Sorry but I'm dummer than a stump and I can not figure out what in the heck it means. Anyone care to enlighten me?Thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 As your pillar burns down it will leave a thin "shell" around the outside - once it burns down enough (2" or so), while the wax is warm and therefore pliable, you should gently/slightly "hug" (put your hands around it) the top edges inward toward the flame. Then it will consume the outer 'shell' as it burns.. you may have to do it several times.. depending on the candle. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted November 15, 2011 Author Share Posted November 15, 2011 Thanks it does help. I am new to pillars and never heard the term before. I'm pillar dumb. I guess I was under the miss-conception that the pillar should burn all the way across (without help/hugging) like a container candle does. Learn something new everyday it seems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 When people buy pillars from me at a craft show I do give them a note about hugging their pillars. I actually very seldom need to hug a pillar - usually when you only burn a short time and end up with an almost tunnel. Then it might need a hug to get going in the right direction again. Burning at a minimum of 3 hours no hugs are required (but always welcome!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Georgia's right - mine don't 'need' it IF they are burned correctly - but unfortunately, most people don't do it that way. They either don't burn long enough - or powerburn which can be even worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 And ya can't hug palm wax or soy wax pillars... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjdaines Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 I hug my pillars but they never hug back, what's up with that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted November 15, 2011 Author Share Posted November 15, 2011 (edited) And ya can't hug palm wax or soy wax pillars...Thanks for that cause I sure would have.I hug my pillars but they never hug back, what's up with that? Edited November 15, 2011 by tlc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleRon Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Even the best of pillars need a good HUG once in awhile, some might even go as far as even hugging the candlemaker, it has the outcome of making better candles. A happy candlemaker makes better candles. Have you hugged a chandler today? lol...sorry had to add it to the mix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 OK All together EVERYBODY:Right hand on left shoulder; left hand on right shoulder; SQUEEZE!!Feels good, yeah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 "Have you hugged a chandler today?"I got the biggest giggle! :rolleyes2 Its my maiden name, so it always catches my eye when y'all use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 I didn't have a clue what this meant. But I am all about being nice to my candles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spark-me-up Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 y'all are funny!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oceangazer1 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 And ya can't hug palm wax or soy wax pillars...I don't understand why not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rctfavr3 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 (edited) If you do "THAT" with a candle...I'm not even going to ask what kinky things you do with hot wax!Jeez, get a room! Edited September 19, 2012 by rctfavr3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simply fragrant Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 I don't understand why not?I was wondering what would happen too, I just got in a sample of soy pillar, I am glad I read this or I would have hugged away! Does the wax shell break? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oceangazer1 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 I was wondering what would happen too, I just got in a sample of soy pillar, I am glad I read this or I would have hugged away! Does the wax shell break?I'm testing a soy pillar for the first time and plan on hugging it like I do my paraffin pillars so they self consume...I will let you know! I know that soy wax is very crumbly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simply fragrant Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 I'm testing a soy pillar for the first time and plan on hugging it like I do my paraffin pillars so they self consume...I will let you know! I know that soy wax is very crumbly.Oh, please do! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oceangazer1 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Your very welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Soy and palm are not pliable like paraffin, they are very brittle and you will not be able to 'hug' them. If wicked properly they should melt down gradually as the candle wick gets lower. Some people like leaving a slight shell as they look pretty with the flame shining through the thin shell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oceangazer1 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Soy and palm are not pliable like paraffin, they are very brittle and you will not be able to 'hug' them. If wicked properly they should melt down gradually as the candle wick gets lower. Some people like leaving a slight shell as they look pretty with the flame shining through the thin shell.I am finding this out now. This latest test is with an lx 24 and it's leaving a shell...burning about 3 or so hours each time. 3 inches wide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simply fragrant Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Soy and palm are not pliable like paraffin, they are very brittle and you will not be able to 'hug' them. If wicked properly they should melt down gradually as the candle wick gets lower. Some people like leaving a slight shell as they look pretty with the flame shining through the thin shell.Thank you for this info ChrisR, soy is new territory for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 I've not been able to get a soy pillar to hug the shell breaks off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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