Bubble candles HELP!

[lara..]

Hi all!
I’m new to candle making. At least half of my 15-candle batch (mould makes 15 small candles) don’t look good and presentable. I let them cool for at least 15 hours for sure before taking them out of the mould.
I’m melting my wax to no more than 62 degees, letting it cool down to 57 then added fragrance and mixing for a good minute or 2 so my pouring temperature is around 55-56.
I’m mixing 13g of fragrance into 625g soywax.

Any idea what might be the problem please? I’m doing these as our wedding favours and want them to look presentable!

Link to photo below as I couldn’t find a way to upload photo

 

[C&H]

Hiya Lara.
You may find that your wax may be too soft to make bubble candles, unfortunately. Check with the manufacturer and they might be able to help you.
Also double check your pouring temp and ratio for your fragrance against the manufactures recommendations

Best of luck

 

[xuledywo]

Hi all!
I’m new to candle making. At least half of my 15-candle batch (mould makes 15 small candles) don’t look good and presentable. I let them cool for at least 15 hours for sure before taking them out of the mould.
I’m melting my wax to no more than 62 degees, letting it cool down to 57 then added fragrance and mixing for a good minute or 2 so my pouring temperature is around 55-56.
I’m mixing 13g of fragrance into 625g soywax.

Any idea what might be the problem, please? I’m using inspiration from Goose Creek Candles and doing these as our wedding favors, so I want them to look presentable!

Link to photo below as I couldn’t find a way to upload photo

Why are my bubble candles ending up with air bubbles at the top (which is the bottom of the silicone mold when flipped), staying soft on the sides even after 15+ hours of drying, and melting super quickly? I’m using all-natural soy wax, a small amount of pure essential oils for scent, and a tiny bit of mica pigment for coloring. I can’t figure out what I’m doing wrong!

 

[Ephemerella]

The wax is likely your issue, you need to use a pillar wax... from what you're describing you're probably using container wax. You also have to make sure your wick is the right size for your candle to keep it from burning too quickly.

As for the bubbles, you're probably pouring too quickly.

 

[PatStcyr]

Candle making can be tricky! It sounds like you're being careful with temperatures, which is good. The most common issues are air bubbles and temperature changes during cooling. Try tapping the molds gently after pouring and ensuring they cool in a consistent temperature environment. Also, make sure your fragrance oil is suitable for candles.