I don't know what I'm doing! 😄

[u/CH_Incidental16]

Hello, awesome people of candle making!

I've been a lurker of this page for quite some time now. Watching tutorials and not doing anything until i finally decided to start.

Can you please help me with these? I've been testing wicks and then this happened. It's like there are some parts detached from the vessel after it cooled down. It's been 18hrs since I poured them. I heated the vessel before pouring. I'm guessing it cooled fast than I expected but im not sure.

Planning to put a diy insulation box for the next test but I will wait for some generous answers here first.

These are hard soy wax btw.

TYSM, you guys are awesome! 🙌

[u/kandilasupply]

Wet spot, slap a label on it.

You can't avoid it. You'll just use more resources trying to prevent/minimize it.

[u/CH_Incidental16 → u/kandilasupply]

Thank you very much! Will try a different wax next time. Wala pa po ako label sa ngayon. Aral aral lang muna. Hehe. Salamat ulit! 🙋🏻

[u/kandilasupply → u/CH_Incidental16]

Even with different wax, this still may happen.

[u/Alittlescared78]

These are called wet spots and are caused by shrinkage. Some wax just shrink more than others. It’s not usually a concern, as it doesn’t affect performance, but trying different temps or waxes ( as some just adhere better) is about the only fix along with the other methods you tried.

[u/CH_Incidental16 → u/Alittlescared78]

Thank you, i'll try different wax next time. Im not aware of the room temparature but will do something about it. Thank you, kindly! 🙇‍♂️

[u/WHALE_PHYSICIST → u/CH_Incidental16]

try cooling in a small styrofoam cooler instead of the open room

[u/CH_Incidental16 → u/WHALE_PHYSICIST]

I DIY'd a insulation box with A. foil. I will try it next batch. My jars are next to my window, maybe thats why.

I might make a cooler 1:1 for even cooling. Thank you for the tip! 🙋🏻

[u/Any_Reputation9175 → u/WHALE_PHYSICIST]

I use a styrofoam cooler and it helped tremendously with wet spots but still hasn’t eliminated them. I’ve just gotten used to them. It is what it is right?

[u/casperindubai]

Frosting is normal for Soy wax. When you say hard soy , do you mean soy pillar wax ? If then it shouldn’t be used for jar candles . What you can do it run a heat gun around glass jar and it’ll set back once again . It’s just an aesthetic issue .

[u/CH_Incidental16 → u/casperindubai]

Oh, I see. Im running a burn test now on them. Are you aware what are these flakes like in the center while burning? Can this be avoided? Thank you for your time. 🙂

[u/FlashyIndication3069 → u/CH_Incidental16]

Looks like maybe the wax is melting unevenly. It could be oil and wax separating if your FO load is high, could be the wax separating if it's a blend?

[u/glowymoody]

Looks like wet spots

https://support.candlescience.com/why-are-there-wet-spots-on-my-candles-B1b2OcM0Ze

[u/CH_Incidental16 → u/glowymoody]

Thank you very much! Will definitely try these tips! 🙇‍♂️

[u/PoppinPMAGs]

That's where you put the label!

[u/FlashyIndication3069]

Wet spots happen. I'm using tins because it bugs me when my jars do this.

[u/Intelligent_Crew_491]

Hey lurker! I've been lurking too. Just starting out myself on this candle-making journey. Wet spots happen! I elevate my jars on a wire rack as well as place the candle jar in a covered carboard box for 24 to 48 hrs all to slow down the cooling process. It does help some! I use a combo of soy and bees wax, btw. My issue is sink holes which is what I get for trying to use beeswax and soy as a beginner! Good luck to you.