ThewHart

birdcharm,

I really like the idea of the dipping method. The finished product (on the metallic ones) was so clean and flawless. The concept of mica in a palm wax sounds like a good start. I was at the manufacturing facility where I live in Calgary, but never saw anything that would help in this mystery. However, that WAS 20 years ago hahaha.

Hi Lizzy,

I took a look at the feather palm option, (which by the way is a really beautiful look), but, the ones I saw came out smooth. These candles had a distinct swirl pattern on them. Almost as if they were done by a circular metal brush? I realize that something like this wasn't used, but thats the best way I can describe it

Hey Kerven,

I don't think (can't say for sure) it was a silicon mold as I was buying these about 20 years ago. I am starting to think it was done once the candles came out of the mold, but that also would have been a super labour intensive job. The candles were not particularly expensive. I do think that they were "dipped" afterwards to achieve the "metallic" look. So far it sounds like the mica in palm might be the best option.

I am also trying to see if I have better pictures somewhere that might help in this mystery.

Thank you for the suggestions so far

Kerven,

Interesting, I never thought of that. I just assumed the texture was part of the mold, it really had a look like the mold was aluminum with the inside "swirl" or  "brushed" deep enough to create that texture. However, in a way that makes sense, there were never any seams in the finished product.

Thank you Karen. They ARE really nice, and I can't find anything like it anywhere. 

Thanks for the suggestion of mica, I'll have to give that a try to see if it comes off shiny and metal looking

Hi Everyone,

I was hoping to get some help/advice. About 20 years ago I was buying candles from a local supplier. They have since closed and I can not find them anymore. They had the best candles, both in texture and scent. I have attached two of the candles (one with a "scratchy" finish and one with a similar finish, but what seemed to be coated in a metallic type wax.

I was hoping someone could tell me how this was done so I could make these candles myself, I just LOVE the look of the finish. I have no idea what to call it when I search.

Thank you so much for your help in advance.

Matt