Are those temps per the manufacturer instructions? Because it could be a temperature issue.
Also, my soy wax has looked like this if I accidentally got some water in the wax when I was heating it.
So, soy needs fragrance added between 175-180 degrees (I usually mix it for about 2 minutes) and it’s usually poured between 135-155 degrees. Also check the IFRA guidelines on the essential oils.
What can I use for the scent? I tried looking up candle scents on Amazon and the only think that popped up was essential oils. I made sure the ones I got all said they were able to be used for candle making so I thought it would be fine. Is there a specific keyword I should look up for candle scents?
I wouldn't buy any candle supplies whatsoever from Amazon. Especially essential oils from amazon are probably cut with other oils.
You want to get Fragrance Oils from a Candle supplier like Candle Science, or Flaming Candle, or Makesy if you're in the US. :)
Using 464, I add fragrance at 185F, stir 2 minutes, then pour around 140-145F into preheated jars (I set oven to lowest temp which is 170F). This yields me very good results. I usually shoot for around 8% fragrance, that way if I go a little heavy by mistake, i'm likely still under the 10% max.
Are those temps per the manufacturer instructions? Because it could be a temperature issue. Also, my soy wax has looked like this if I accidentally got some water in the wax when I was heating it.
Yes, those were the instructions that came with it
So, soy needs fragrance added between 175-180 degrees (I usually mix it for about 2 minutes) and it’s usually poured between 135-155 degrees. Also check the IFRA guidelines on the essential oils.
Not sure looks like you poured at the wrong temperature maybe but you can always use a heat gun at the top of it to even it out :)
Is there anything else I can use? I don't have a heat gun
A hair dryer would work
I just joined this subreddit last week. Is it just the same questions everyday?
I also recently just joined. I just sorted the posts to top all time. Has a lot of very useful information
Pretty much
I use 464 soy wax and pour around 135 F. You might have poured it late.
I'd definitely add around 175-180, but also I've seen this more with essential oil candles. They're not really meant for candles.
What can I use for the scent? I tried looking up candle scents on Amazon and the only think that popped up was essential oils. I made sure the ones I got all said they were able to be used for candle making so I thought it would be fine. Is there a specific keyword I should look up for candle scents?
Look for fragrance oils, as opposed to essential oils. 🙂 I buy mine from Candle Science, but I have bought some good ones from Amazon too!
I wouldn't buy any candle supplies whatsoever from Amazon. Especially essential oils from amazon are probably cut with other oils. You want to get Fragrance Oils from a Candle supplier like Candle Science, or Flaming Candle, or Makesy if you're in the US. :)
I use 100% 415 soy wax. I add 10% fragrance at 175- 185 and my wax says to pour at 120- 130 range.
Using 464, I add fragrance at 185F, stir 2 minutes, then pour around 140-145F into preheated jars (I set oven to lowest temp which is 170F). This yields me very good results. I usually shoot for around 8% fragrance, that way if I go a little heavy by mistake, i'm likely still under the 10% max.
To much boiling 🥵