Underground Candles Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Light green mottled poured at 170 in aluminum mold, Dark Green Mottled & Rustic poured at approx 149 degrees in metal mold. Brown Rustic poured at approx 149 in metal mold. I have been away from making candles for about a year because of our move, I found myself going through my notes because I couldn't remember some very basic things. Need more practice, looks like I could pour even cooler.Rustics always turn out better for me in metal molds and easier to release from the mold. I use to only use 1 Tbl spoon Stearic, but read here where some of you use 2 and even 3 Tbls. I tried 2 Tbls on these, didn't notice a difference yet, but haven't burned them yet. Any thoughts on amount of stearic and why? I noticed the mottling in the light green one have smaller air like bubbles than I use to get using less stearic but if I remember right different FO's produced different effects.Comments good and bad welcomed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 They do look great.As far as the pictures they look more mottled than rustic. In real life you may can see the rustic texture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wick'n'Wax Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 they are lovely, I really must figure this out I like the grooved ones, is that a particular mould? lovely well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 they are lovely' date=' I really must figure this out [indent'] I like the grooved ones, is that a particular mould? lovely well doneThat is a fluted metal mold. Here is just one place in the US to get them http://www.candlechem.com/tin_fluted.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underground Candles Posted March 21, 2007 Author Share Posted March 21, 2007 Thanks!I didn't get much of a rustic effect like I was going for on the two fluted mold pillars, need to pour a little cooler next time. The light green one I poured at 170, wasn't going for a rustic effect.The fluted molds are my favorite, only have a few, this one, fluted heart and a fluted oval. I find that with these metal molds just using the metal tape I get leaks more often but if I put the square magnet over the tape no leaks.Tried another pictureNo comments on amounts of Stearic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Well....I use approx 3 T. stearic. per pound....when doing batches I measure and weigh the additives. The stearic seems to help with the rustic look and holds in the fragrance and helps with mold release and makes for a better burning candle. IMO......some people use as much as 10% stearic.....just depends on the look you want and your wax. Like I have said before "experiment" is my middle name.....(smile) Donita Louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underground Candles Posted March 22, 2007 Author Share Posted March 22, 2007 Well....I use approx 3 T. stearic. per pound....when doing batches I measure and weigh the additives. The stearic seems to help with the rustic look and holds in the fragrance and helps with mold release and makes for a better burning candle. IMO......some people use as much as 10% stearic.....just depends on the look you want and your wax. Like I have said before "experiment" is my middle name.....(smile) Donita LouiseThanks Donita! Next time I will up the stearic pp another Tablespoon and pour a few degrees cooler. At just 1 T heavier FO's would seep or not blend completely. Thanks again for the reply. Oh, and relief holes never seemed as deep, you know once the candle was cooled ready for the second pour. I was then concerned about air pockets but during test burns there were no problems. I use 1343A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Nice candles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everito Bandito Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 Very Pretty - Well Done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerinarkansas Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 I think they look great...Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspencreek Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Looking good, I like the red one a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbuddy Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I love the green ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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