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chalky interior, temperature guidelines
Any candle I make that is larger than a votive has a whiteish chalky area down the middle. I am using Naturewax P-1. The directions on the website (Lonestarcandlesupply.com) tells me to pour at 150-170, I have tried lowering the temp to 100-120, but the same problem happens. When they are burned they often crack when the reach this crumbley wax. Any help would be appreciated.
[color=blue]Maria[/color]
pour temps
as a new candle maker, I have been actively experimenting. The best luck I have found is to pour at the very coolest temp possible. Basically when the wax reaches about 100 degree F, I start to look at the consistency and when I actually start scraping set-up wax from the bottom of the pouring container, only then do I pour. At least for me, using 100% soy wax, container blend from Enchanted Lites. Although pouring at this cool temp contradicts other advice I have read, this results in very smooth tops. Again, this works for this particular wax, atleast. Good Luck.
chalky interior, temperature guidelines
The crumbly, lumpy interior says that the candle cooled too fast. This is a noted issue with Cargill P-1. The solution is to either pour it hotter, which may help, but can also require a second pour sometimes, or to slow the cooling of the wax - some people wrap a towel around them, some people put them in a warm oven (turn the oven off when you put the candles in). Basically anything to make the candle cool slowly, which should stop the problem, at least from what I've been told. I have had similar problems with P-1 myself, but I have not poured pillars again since I learned how to fix it.
Please keep us posted about your results!
Brian
Sandstone Ranch Candles
www.sandstoneranch.com