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moonrook

07-02-2007, 01:31 PM

I have what looks like air pockets on the jars after I pour the wax. Can someone tell what I am doing wrong. Do I need it to cool a little? I heat the jars before I pour so not sure if this is common or not.

Thanks

Kim

Linda Hinkle

07-02-2007, 08:45 PM

Some people do heat their jars I only do that if the room is cool I don't pour until temp is around 100 and I dont have problems that way Good luck http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley2.gif

karadawn

07-03-2007, 06:52 AM

What type of wax are you using? We never really have problems with this either, but we use soy.

moonrook

07-03-2007, 08:16 AM

thanks everyone I think I will let it cool down some before I pour.

kim

ericaj

07-04-2007, 01:22 PM

I don't warm my jars either, but the last batch of jars I purchased had some kind of residue in them so I just put a little rubbing alcohol in the jar and wiped it out and that seemed to work.

styden98

07-05-2007, 09:07 AM

I only heat my jars if they feel cold and then wipe them out because I then tend to get moisture in them. Since doing this I haven't gotten air pockets.

gingerpeach

07-13-2007, 07:39 AM

I always wash/dry my jars before I use them since residue does build up inside them. Make sure your temp is the reccommended temp to pour by manufacturer and in colder weather I always warm my jars either with a hot air gun or put the jars in oven on lowest temp. Sometimes tapping on the sides of jars can help release air bubbles/pockets. It's mostly trial and error until YOU figure out what works best for you. Ginger