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Sink hole in candles

Submitted by Karen-SoydeLight on Wed, 10/13/2004 - 21:39. Candle Production and Quality SIG

We've been having problems with a sinkhole/crater in the 18 oz and 28 oz candles we are pouring. The top forms over but then later, after full cooling, there is a crater or sinkhole on the top.

How can we prevent or fix? We are not pouring at a high temperature -- 140-150. We are not pouring too quickly, either.

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Sink Holes

Submitted by la Terra LTD on Thu, 10/28/2004 - 13:00.

We use a small torch with a heat gun attachment, which works well, but heat guns can be time consuming, and cost prohibitive if you are ding a large volume of business.

A “top off” pour works well on containers that are not see through, because a top off pour almost always leave a line between the layers.

Bob & Carol Sterenberg
American Harvest Candles, LTD.
Star Lily Brand Innovative Soy Products

chandler@americanharvestcandles.us
www.americanharvestcandles.us

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Sink Hole

Submitted by Brian & Terry B... on Wed, 10/27/2004 - 21:43.

Near as I can tell this is air. I use heat to "resurface" the top of the candle. A heat gun or propane torch will work. Avoid butane or other type lighters as they will cause blackening.

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