BrySC

Hmmm...funny you ask that about the weather because the past few days have been the first cold weather we've had. That initially crossed my mind, but then I thought it couldn't be the problem. But maybe it is. What do I do about the weather? Wait until April to make rustics again?

I've been making rustics for months and selling to friends and co workers, then last week, apparently something changed, and NONE come out right. EVERY ONE comes out like the pics. It's like the outside edge of the candles stick to the mold instead of releasing. I cleaned the molds very good just in case that was the problem, but that didn't help. I haven't changed the way I do anything. Any ideas? THANKS!

Actually the one's I make are pillars.

Thanks for the opinion J...actually I did buy the 5055 for hurricanes, but thought I'd try it for some chunks. But maybe I should look for a different wax. Thanks.

And I'm talking about the actual chunks, not the candle. I believe you're supposed to use wax with a higher melting point so the chunks don't melt when you pour the other wax over them. And 5055 supposedly has a high melting point. Thanks for any answers.

I've been wanting to try a chunk candle for quite a while...and finally did it. I made it kinda Christmasy...red and green, with Christmas Spruce scent. I kinda like it.

I'm wanting to experiment with something new, so I chose a coffee bean candle. I bought the wax beans, but I'm not sure how you do this. If you put the beans in the bottom of the mold, when you take it out of the mold, they'll be at the top. (since candles are upside down in the molds) So, how do y'all make coffee bean candles? I did a search on the forum for "coffee beans", but didn't really see how to do it. Thanks for any info.

Well, I thought you were supposed to use additives with 1343 to improve the finish, and from what I read, UA doesn't increase the "opaqueness" as much as the others. But maybe I should just use straight 1343?

Thanks so much Luci...I found them at that link.

KJohnson said that he/she got the beans from someone named "RE". So, stupid question number 2...who or what the heck is RE? I did a google search for wax coffee beans, but didn't come up with anything.

LOL Been awhile since I've played with the draped layers...aka "M" candles.

I have a request for a coffee bean candle, but not sure what to use. I thought I saw where someone once used wax coffee beans. If so, where do you get those...and won't the overpour wax melt them? I looked at the grocery store today for coffee beans, but it seems like a waste to buy expensive, flavored beans when it's not necessary. So, what's the answer? Thanks for any info.

Thanks for all of the suggestions. I'm gonna give them a try.

I'll definitely try that. But the way I get pink is just with a little red. Is that what you used?

I did a search on the forum, but didn't see a discussion of this. I need a bright orange, but have not had much luck. I tried mixing yellow and red, but it came out very dark. I even tried variations...added more yellow, then more red. Still no luck. I bought orange dye from Candle Science, but that comes out kinda like "old gold" with a few drops...or almost rust with more drops. Is bright orange possible? Thanks.