Soy Wax Candle Forum - Online resource for soy candle makers

Joined: 17 Jun 2005
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Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2005 10:51 pm Post subject: soy candle question

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cindy@the-lonestars.com wrote:

> Hi!
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> First I'd like to say how much your site helped me! I made my first candles today after ordering from LoneStarCandleSupply.com. What fun!
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> My problem is this:
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> I followed your instructions except for the super glue. I used glue dots instead, and added a few drops of color dye. But as my candles cooled, the developed 'sink holes.' What causes this?
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> I bought Cargil Naturewax C-3. Used 8oz Kerr jelly jars and HTP-104 wicks.
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> Thanks for any advice!

Hi!

Thanks for your email! Pits in the top of container candles can be caused by a couple things... mostly it has to do with the temperature at which the wax is poured. As wax cools, it shrinks, and the hotter the wax is, the more it will shrink as it comes down to room temperature. Try letting your wax cool a bit before pouring next time. In the meantime, you may take a hair dryer or heat gun and melt the tops of the containers. The melted wax will fill in the sink holes and get the top a smooth look.

Thanks again!!

-Will Reece