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Making Votives

Candle Production and Quality SIG | The Chandler Guild Community

I am just starting to use the votive blend to make votives and tarts. I am having trouble with sink holes in my votives. What temperature or texture should the wax be when pouring it into the votive molds?Should I warm the molds before pouring the wax into them? Any help on making votives will be greatly appreciated ! Also, Has anyone tried making the dipped bears with soy wax yet? I have some customers asking me to make them.

Trouble with sink holes

I am having trouble with sink holes and cracking on top of my candles when they cool. Some batches turn out fine while most are doing this. I have tried pouring at warmer temperatures and pouring at a slushy stage. When should I pour so I don't have this problem?

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