heirloomoriginals Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 I am making floating candles for my cousin's wedding next month. They are leaves and acorns, but since the detail is on the top (the bottom of the mold), I will be putting them in the water crystals (plus I think they look better that way). Anyways, I am using CBL 129 and I put some stearic acid in trying to harden them up. However, I am only getting about 2 hours burn and I would like to get abou 4. I tried a tealight wick and it burnt too fast. The wax shrunk and I think if I repour to the top, then they should burn a bit better.When do I repour? Before they are totally set or when? This is my first time doing a free standing (floating) candle.TIA,Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted August 12, 2006 Author Share Posted August 12, 2006 bumping, I could really use some help here!Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Steph, you can repour a few hours later or the next day. Does not matter, just make sure that the repour wax is 10 degrees hotter then the orginal temp to ensure the layers bond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 How deep are your floaters? Many just aren't deep enough to get 4 hours out of. The additives might help, but if they are too thin there isn't much you can do to extend the burn time that long. I do my repour after 1/2 hour, at same temp as original pour, this way I get them out of the way quickly. HTH. Janette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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