Dana Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 My candles are having a bit of a shrinkage problem. When they cool, the wax gets hung up on the wick and then hardens while the rest sinks down a bit. This makes me have to heat gun just about every one of them. Every so often I get one that doesn't do this. I have tried different pour temps...that creates other problems. I am using 6006 with soy. Is there anything I can add that will help lessen the shrinkage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_35550 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Try coconut oil or palm oil. I used the 85/15 6006/464 and didn't have a problem with shrinkage (pouring at 180 degrees into room temp jars). The wax did lose adherance after burning and did have a slight dip around the wick but not enough to be a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillowBoo Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Is shrinkage a common problem with 6006? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 It is supposed to be a low shrink wax...but I mix it with soy, which also is a low shrink. Guess I will try the co again and see what it does. I don't have anything in my notes about the shrinkage. I will report back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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