bugsb1 Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Well I'm busy with the questions tonight. However, I had to finish up some J-50 I have and was using 1.5 citrus spice scent, and noticed that i have air pockets when I started to do my wick testing. During the cool down I did the relief holes and I still feel the pockets when I stick a schewer down in it. Problem is its in the middle, how can I fix this. Also, I have the same problem with citrus basel, (8 oz jelly and 9 oz hex. This batch ws wicked and three relief holes around the wick. What should I do??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Are the air pockets just under the surface? If so you could hit the tops with your heat gun to melt it and fill in the pockets. Otherwise how about setting them in the oven set at about 170. Should melt the J50 enough to fill in the air pockets. I haven't had an air pocket problem with the J waxes but I do add 1 tsp of UA pp and cool them very slowly. Don't know if that makes a difference. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraInNY Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 I use the J50 and get air pockets in the 16 oz mason jar. I do not get them in the 8 oz jelly jars though. I usually melt the tops with the heat gun and then poke around with the skewer and they fill in. I also do the tap tap tap dance with them LOL - I tap the side of the jars to get air bubbles to rise. I don't know if this helps at all but if you have some good tunes going you can have some fun with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prestopotwaxmelter.com Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Hi there, What temp are you pouring at? I've used J50 for years and never have had a problem with air pockets. I pour at 150 degrees into warm jars (mason jars) and they are perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaylene Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 I really think it is the jars I use the 9 oz victorian and I get them but never in the 8 oz jj so Im convienced its the shape of the jars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugsb1 Posted December 31, 2005 Author Share Posted December 31, 2005 All good advise, I'm thinking it is the cooling, I'm doing this in the basement and its a little below, room temp. I think I'll try to melt the top and poke holes. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaVA Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 I've used J50 for a long time and I only get air pockets in the winter when it gets cold in the house. I now put the candles in the oven or in a box to cool and I don't get air pockets anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prestopotwaxmelter.com Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 It also helps to s-l-o-w cool them. Once I'm done pouring, I put them into thick styro foam containers to slow cool. Could it be that they are cooling way too fast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraInNY Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Hey Presto- that sounds like a great idea. How did you do the styrofoam containers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prestopotwaxmelter.com Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 What's nice about mine is that I can fit a whole batch (12) of candles in mine at a time. They're over 2.5 inches thick and extremely durable as well as very stackable. I got my thick styro foam coolers from a company that sold chemotherapy and diabetic type drugs to their patients. My partner worked there at the time and she always brought them home.You could perhaps call your local pharmacies to see if they have any they want to get rid of. I've also seen mail order meats come in them, such as Omaha steaks. You could use those flimsy styro coolers that you can get at 7-11's, but they are so cheap and flimsy, they just don't last. I've had my coolers for over 6 years now. They're a little beaten and wax worn, but they are still usable and will be for many years to come.Picture is a little small, but they are just like the ones in the picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Black Sheep Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Also, I have the same problem with citrus basel, (8 oz jelly and 9 oz hex. This batch ws wicked and three relief holes around the wick. What should I do???Air pockets in J50 usually come from using jars that have an opening smaller than the jar itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 I use J50,and never had a air pocket.I use 16 oz apoth jars,and the opening is smaller than the jar.After I pour I leave mine on the counter in my workroom.The temp in the the room is around 75 degrees.You could have cause air pockets when you stired,or pour to fast. JMO Anna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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