karie Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 This only my second attempt with Palm Wax. The first was a pillar and brittle. Have steric on order to see if that helps. The FO is Asian Sandlewood. Smells great unlike the pillar I made which had very little scent. The tops are a little uneven but these are just for me to test. I love the way the wax looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Palm was IS extremely hard and brittle. That's the way it is. It is like no other wax. I suspect you may have some air pockets about 3/8" out from the wick, so next time, break through the top as it's cooling to let the air bubbles escape. This will "uglify" the top, so do a careful second pour for perfect tops. You can also run imperfect tops over a hot surface to smooth any lumps, then insert the wick (if you are using wick pins). Fill the molds to the meniscus (bulging but not yet running over) so that as the candle cools & contracts you have a slight "bowl" in which to do a second pour.Palm wax, like any other veggie wax, needs a good cure time. I allow my palm wax candles to cure and harden for at least 5 days before testing them. If your wicking is spot on, you should have a lovely smelling candle. Be sure to burn in a close fitting container - votives are not meant to be free-burned.There is a ton of information in the threads of the veggie wax forum about using palm wax that I hope you'll read, read, read. Those are very nice votives for your first try and asian sandlewood is a very pleasing fragrance. Good work!! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Way to go, I like the look of them.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Nice job for your first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleRon Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 fantastic job for the first go round...I like the crystal like looking tops...way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixie Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 They are really pretty! I love the look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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