What we can do, though, is attempt to give you an understanding of how to conduct your own testing so that for your own conditions and your own formulations you can achieve a good result. If you are experiencing any problems with your surface finish such as cracking from the centre to the outside or any holes, then you may need to establish a different technique for your manufacturing.
A good example would be to prepare five candles ready for filling. Heat your Soy Wax container blend. Then mix in your colour and fragrance to your desired ratios. Also note the temperature in the room. Allow the candles to set overnight. This will give you a very good indication of any changes the pouring temperature may be having on your surface finish. In colder months it's generally necessary to increase your pouring temperature due to the bigger differential in temperature between the wax, the colder vessel and also the room temperature.
Also keep in mind the above test is valid for only one room temperature. A good example of this is that people pouring candles inside in a temperature controlled environment rarely notice any differences in their candles from batch to batch at different times of the year. However, people who make candles, say, in a shed or warehouse do notice differences from summer to winter and must vary their pouring temperature.
It may also be possible or necessary to go further than this. People do find they have to preheat their glasses to obtain a better result, say, in winter. Be Gentle — If you stir the wax too hard it will generate extra air bubbles and make the problem worse. So always stir the wax gently and slowly. Cloudy Wax — When you end up with cloudy wax it usually means that you have extra moisture and air that very occasionally becomes incorporated into the soy wax when it is made.
This happens because when the wax is made it is being continuously stirred and as a result air can get into the oil.
When the wax is then flaked on some occasions condensation may get into the flakes in small quantities. Usually when you heat up you soy wax and melt it, the wax becomes clear, however sometimes you may see that the wax appears cloudy, and looks the same way as it does when it cools and sets up after it has been poured.
This is a result of water or air having become trapped in the soy wax when it was made. You can help reduce this effect by Heat the wax to the correct temperature — By heating the wax to the correct temperature and holding it at that heat will allow any trapped moisture to escape. Let the wax air out — If you have wax that is cloudy and it is as a result of trapped moisture, you should open your bag of soy wax and let the moisture evaporate.
Store your soy wax in a dry cool location — When you keep your soy wax stored in a dry, cool location it will help any excess moisture to evaporate and as a result make sure no more moisture is collecting in your soy wax bag. Soy Wax Discolouration — You will discover that some of the natural ingredients in fragrance oils can cause your soy candles to start discolor over a period of time. If you have added colour or fragrance oil to your candles you will find that they will be affected by artificial or natural light at some point.
This is similar to the way that sunlight will fade fabrics — you will find that even dye-free candles will eventually start to turn a yellowish colour and that your dyed soy wax will also eventually begin to fade.
Fragrances can also result in soy candles gradually begin to turn yellow over a period of time. Add a little ivory dye — You could add a small amount of ivory dye to your soy candle if the yellowing effect is because of any vanillin in the fragrance oil that you are using.
By adding a little ivory dye will help the candle look more like a uniform soy color candle. Try to cut down on fragrances containing vanillin — Vanillin causes discoloration in wax. Surface Cracking — Sometimes you will find that cracks can appear on the surface of your newly poured soy candles — these cracks are formed as a result of air bubbles being trapped in the soy wax.
It is not unusual to discover a thin crack in a circle near the wick of your soy candle. This is a result of wax shrinkage as the candle wax cools and also small bubbles of air that became trapped at the bottom of the soy candle container.
You will find that the wax will sink slightly after it has hardened due to the bubbles causing a small void. In most cases people do not normally see this and it does not cause any problems with the candle. The effects of cracking can be reduced by Tap the sides of the candle container gently — By gently tapping the sides of your soy candle container will help any air bubbles to escape.
Raise your containers — By lifting up your candle containers and putting them onto a wire cooling rack will help them cool more evenly. Remember that solid surfaces can take the heat away from the container too quickly leading to cracking problems. By raising the containers will also help give them a better airflow which will also help them to cool more evenly. Test your pour temperature — You should experiment to see what is the ideal pouring temperature for each different wax that you use.
By getting the correct pour temperature will allow your candles to cool more evenly and as a result reduce any imperfections. Do a top up pour to remove the cracks — Many candle makers keep some wax to re-melt and use it to cover over any rough spots. This happens as a result of the wick not being firmly held in place when the poured wax cools.
It is very important to get the correct wick placement to enable your candle to burn safely and well. If your candle wick ends too far to the side of your container it will result in the candle not burning properly. If the wick is too close to the side of the glass it can cause the glass to get too hot and as a result cause it to shatter.
Here are some tips on better ways of centering your wicks Wick centering tools — A great way to centre your wick is to a wick centering tool which will keep your wick in the centre of the soy candle container. You can also use wick centering tools for multiple wicks in a container and they help to evenly space the wicks out. As well as supplying all of the best soy waxes on the market, we also have a wide range of candle making supplies.
Whether you are wanting a blue container jar, or a rose gold tin, we can help. Please allow up to 48 hours for dispatch. International shipping has resumed. We have put together a list below of the most common issues that you might run into when you are making soy wax candles: 1.
To help reduce the effects of wet spots you should:- Preheat and clean your containers before pouring — You should always thoroughly clean your candle containers with soapy water and then dry them properly before using them. Does that "swiss cheese" effect happen when you use waxes other than palm wax?? I'd love to try it with soy wax! Yes, I dont see why not. The reason I use palm wax for it is it gives quite a coarse grain when the wax solidifies which I like the look of. One recommendation though would be to ensure that the core of candle still has plenty of wax and is not obstructed by the ice.
This is one of a few links on youtube to give you an idea of how they look. To combat your shrinkage problem, do not fill the candle mold completely with the melted wax. Leave room at the top to add more. As you are pouring the wax in for the first time, leave some of it to the side. Once it begins the setting process, reheat the wax you put aside and then pour it on top. Voila, you will have a beautiful, level-topped candle, all ready to be lit and enjoyed.
Most of this stuff is also true for paraffin, except you can pour that as hot as you like--only, don't break a glass container! Thank you so much for this. Often times we don't get the "don'ts" of process, and as a result a lot of people will just quit out of frustration. I have myself in my youth. Now, I have more patience and realize I have to research more before taking on a new challenge or project.
Again, I thank you and might even try this myself one of these days. By Vikalpah Vikalpah Follow. More by the author:. About: I am a full-time craft blogger who blogs all things creative to satisfy your creative cravings.
More About Vikalpah ». If these points were helpful to you,Please do vote for in "Wax Challenge". Thank you :. Did you make this project? Candlewic is also combined with a soy base to prevent bubbling. This is a great addition considering most cracks are a result of air bubbles in the soy wax.
Water can lead to cracking and rough tops. You want to make sure in your melting and mixing process that you keep water completely out of the picture. This can be tricky for you if you live in a humid environment. If you live in a humid environment you might want to think about using a dehumidifier in the room where you make your candles. A dehumidifier will keep the moisture in the air from potentially affecting the wax and creating cracks and rough tops.
A similar issue that happens is rough tops. Rough tops are indents in the top of a soy wax candle. This usually happens as a result of over stirring. In your creation process be careful not to stir your wax too much, even while adding ingredients in. If you have already stirred strongly you can solve this by tapping your container on a surface.
You can also cover the surface with an additional layer of wax. To minimize rough tops in your soy wax candle you can also adjust your pour temperature 5 degrees below or above your first pouring temperature. Lastly, you can use a heat gun to repair indents by melting the top layer of wax in order to help you repair the rough places. Another concern facing soy wax candle makers is the one of a glass container cracking.
A glass container may crack is there is not enough wax left to absorb the heat of the flame. Which can make the glass hot and crack over a period of time. To make sure this does not happen you want to make sure to use a soft melt wax like the ones mentioned above. Another reason your glass container could be cracked is your wick is off center which could cause the wax to burn on one side of the glass.
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