Anna Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 I am testing Pina Colada fo in a container,and I didn't put any color in the wax.The melt pool is so ugly,it looks burnt.Then after I put the candle out,and the wax sets up,the melt pool is a ugly grey.I left the wax uncolored,because I figured a Pina Colada Drink was white.Would you do it in a differant color?If so what color?Thanks,Anna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Only time I've had that problem is when it was severly overwicked honey. Just not your night tonight huh.. (hugs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted April 19, 2006 Author Share Posted April 19, 2006 I don't believe it is overly wicked.The melt pool is about 1/2 inch,with no mushroom,good scent throw.I have burned it four times for four hrs,and hadn't had to trim the wick. Bunny, thanks I guess it's not my night.I am going to bed.Tomorow I will try a smaller wick.It is a 16 oz apoth,with two 44-28 zinc.I think I will try the 44-24's. Thanks again,Anna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane42 Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 We are having the same issues. We are trying different wicks due to soot, etc. and I am keeping my fingers crossed that it also clears up this problem. I know with the jars I was testing, the discoloration did seem to be worse on the ones that were over-wicked.Good Luck and let us know if you figure out what the culprit is! (Are you, by any chance, using 4630/1945 Harmony wax?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrie Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 I had this happen recently with some JS123. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted April 19, 2006 Author Share Posted April 19, 2006 We are having the same issues. We are trying different wicks due to soot, etc. and I am keeping my fingers crossed that it also clears up this problem. I know with the jars I was testing, the discoloration did seem to be worse on the ones that were over-wicked.Good Luck and let us know if you figure out what the culprit is! (Are you, by any chance, using 4630/1945 Harmony wax?) Jane I am using J50,I have use this wax for two years.Terrie,I could never get the JS123 to work for me.I gave up on it,I have 2 1/2 cases sitting on the floor in my workroom. Jane,this may seem odd but,I am not having a problem with soot,there is no soot on my jar.it's just that the melt pool is a dark color.I am going to try a smaller wick,just to see if that is the problem.This is the first time I have use this fo (Pina Colada). Anna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane42 Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Jane I am using J50,I have use this wax for two years.Terrie,I could never get the JS123 to work for me.I gave up on it,I have 2 1/2 cases sitting on the floor in my workroom.Jane,this may seem odd but,I am not having a problem with soot,there is no soot on my jar.it's just that the melt pool is a dark color.I am going to try a smaller wick,just to see if that is the problem.This is the first time I have use this fo (Pina Colada).AnnaOK - I checked my records, and when I originally was burning these lighter-colored candles and ended up with the discolored melt pool, there was no soot on the jar. It happened when I reached the last 1/3 of the jar.... So the wax was discolored throughout at least three burns, then the soot showed up on the jar in the last burn. This is so frustrating!!! :rolleyes2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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