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Kali
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Newbie Question
« on: Apr 26th, 2003, 2:38pm » |
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Hi everyone,
I have been reading this board for a few months and I guess it's time to join in. I must say I just love the instructions you have on here for making candles, you make it look so easy......(but I know better)
My question is...I know that you are suppose to let container candles cure for a few days before you burn them but what about votives?? Do you let them cure for a few days also?? I use IGI 4794 votive wax if that makes a difference.
Thanks Everyone
Kali
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Cali
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Re: Newbie Question
« Reply #1 on: Apr 26th, 2003, 11:20pm » |
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I'm too new to answer but noticed your name and we have the same just alittle different. Very uncommon name so hi.
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Ta ta for now,
Cali
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Alan
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Re: Newbie Question
« Reply #2 on: Apr 27th, 2003, 3:29am » |
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Hi Kali,
Welcome to the board. 
Personally, as far as hot throw goes, I don't worry about the cure time on paraffin based candles. Many candle makers choose to do it though. But, here is my rational:
When we cure things, we are allowing time for either chemical or biological processes to take place. Cold-process soap would be an example of a chemical process that takes time. Chemical reations continue in cold-process soaps for many months. Aging beef would be an example of a biological (and chemical) process. Conversely, paraffin is relatively inert. Mixing fragrance oils and paraffin and maybe some additives doesn't really cause any chemical reactions to take place.
One situation where I think it makes a lot of sense to allow candles to "cure" is when you are dealing with mottled candles. Mottled candles will often sweat for several months. But, this is a physical process that gradually pushes FO from the crystal lattice of the paraffin. So, no chemical reations are actually taking place.
This same physical process may go on to some degree even in non-mottled candles. It will push some FO to the exterior surfaces of the candle. The net effect might be increased cold-throw. But, it could also be argued that it will evaporate as fast as it reaches the surface.
I hope this at least arms you with some info to carryout your own experiments.
Cheers,
Alan 
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Kali
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Re: Newbie Question
« Reply #3 on: Apr 27th, 2003, 3:40pm » |
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Thanks Alan for the info...I'm sure that this is just one
of the MANY questions I have.
And Hi ya Cali I'm glad to meet you to. Are you from California?? Everyone thinks I am...but I'm from New Jersey.
Kali
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