Candle Lines And Bubbles Problem
Troubleshooting Guide

If your candles have many horizontal lines and bubbles this is normally caused by pouring at a very low temperature, or into exceptionally cold molds.

Lines And Bubbles
Usually fairly close together. This is a fairly common problem that is easy to correct. This is usually caused by a pouring temperature that is way too low trapping a lot of air against the mold. The wax alternately flows and solidifies causing a series of horizontal lines and bubbles to appear in the finished candle.

Prevention - Increase the pouring temperature. For room temperature metal molds 185 degrees F. is about right. If the molds are exceptionally cool a higher temperature may be needed.

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Author: Bob Sherman

Publisher: Bobby's Craft Boutique Inc.

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