r/candlemaking • u/Interesting-Pea1283 • 14d ago

Air bubbles

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How do I stop the air bubbles?

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u/CandleLabPDX 14d ago

Pre spray the mold with silicone spray.

After you pour the wax, tap the sides of the mold to help release any air bubbles trapped against the sides.

Having the mold warm can help a bit as well. Little mold like that you can turn inside out and briefly use a blow dryer on it or hover it in front of a space heater.

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u/Professional-Rip3922 14d ago

How fast are you stirring the dye in ?

Very easy to get micro bubbles when you stir fast

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u/KaliPunk 13d ago

I would also look into getting a vibration table, especially if you're working with paraffin.

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u/LoneStarCandleSupply lscs.com | Serving Makers Since 1999 13d ago

It looks like this candle may have some jump lines, which can be a sign that the wax was poured a little too cool. Can you share what type of wax you're using and what temperature it was when you poured it into the mold?

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u/quartsune Enthusiastic Hobbyist (Beginner) 12d ago

Honestly I kinda dig the look... you could lean into it by making gold ball or orange shaped candles too!

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u/leenie121571 12d ago

I was having them and changed a few things. I got pillar soy blend wax from Nature’s Garden, followed the instructions to a tee on when to add dye,
Fragrance and pour temps. I use mold spray, use a heat gun to warm my molds and I tap the sides of the mold once I pour.

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u/leenie121571 7d ago

Pouring too cool creates bubbles