Donita

I sprayed a clear non glossy paint where I wanted my acrylic paint to stick. Worked great.

Hi. Donita here. Just want to see what all of you have been doing.

I keep mine in the dark. Haven't been making many candles for the past few or more years. I had some left from several years ago and was sure they would smell rancid. They don't. My essential oils are in brown bottles. I just got a new bottle free from Candlewic with my wax order. I smell Apple Peel now. I just poured twelve chunk candles. Donita

Hi Manolis. Very pretty candles. I was thinking about you today and even mentioned you on Facebook. I am moving and will have a candle studio again. I brought the cookbook you gave me to my new house today. I havethe DVD here too! I will post some pictures as soon as I get "back in the groove" Hope all is well with you my friend. See you back here SOON! Donita

If anyone would know.... .......... you would Julie. For regularmarbled candles CandleKitty was a huge help. I would tell people to search the archives since we all put our 2 cents worth in years ago.....and I LEARNED so much from YOU. My husband died in Feb.......so now it is time to start a studio again. Of course I will go back and see what you have been doing and refresh my mind. I think I forgot how to make candles. (not) I did order 200 lbs of regular pillar was from Candlewic many months ago.......Yippee. I heart wax. Donita

I think they are darling. People will buy these. Donita

Oh....I think the color is perfect. Very rich looking. xoxo Donita

Looks like you have been busy. Merry Christmas Sabrina. Love you. Candles look beautiful. Donita

They are beautiful and unique. Good luck and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Donita

Very nice setup. I like the clean look of your products. Glad you did well. It has been YEARS since I did shows. It was so much fun! Donita

Well....whatever.....love these posts. I like the idea of you using beeswax and bayberry. Beautiful natural color and I love the scent of bayberry. I might just make some for myself. I don't sell many these days but I like nice candles for ME. Donita

Very pretty Sabrina. The raspberry truffle is so pretty and sounds so delicious! hugs and kisses, Donita

Very pretty Sabrina. I know what you mean. I have wax but not the time or energy to do anything ......YET. (smile) I keep checking in to see what everyone is doing so maybe I will get back to it. I miss being in my studio everyday. xoxo

Very very pretty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Donita

Hats off to you. Those are sooooooooooo cool. Now that is what I call talent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Donita

Oh my.....I just checked in today and saw your candles. I am sooooooo happy that you taught me how to do that years ago....but I haven't made anything fun for a long long time. But.....I have 200 lbs of wax just waiting for me to find some time. Those layers are to die for. The colors are outrageous. I think I just might have to make some and save them for Christmas presents. I have been doing chunks for a customer and they get boring.....but I saved your pictures to give me inspiration. Thanks for posting the pics. Seriously....it actually gave me a little chill since I haven't been feeling very artistic or crafty lately. Husband has been in two hospitals and now in a nursing home. Going to go visit him in a few minutes. STRESS doesn't = creativity. Love love love your candles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Donita

Hi my friend from Greece. I just replied to your email. Have missed seeing you here. Hope you are doing well. Donita

Very cool. I made a few huge candles and people bought them. I talked to a man from a wax company and he said the bigger the better. He made some that weighed 100 lbs. I was never that brave.....or crazy. Donita

Pam is right. That works. Also after pouring in your wax....wait a few minutes then hold a color chip against the top edge for a few seconds or a minute. The color will drip down the side creating streaks. If that isn't the look you are going for there are other techniques. Search this board. There are many talented people here posting pictures for years. Good luck! Donita

This is what I had to do over the years....even with small damage you have to start over. Sorry ): That's the name of this game. Donita

Cool. Corgradulations for getting in with Wholefoods. I looked into it years ago and they have very strict rules and they must LOVE your candles. Way to go! Donita

Very nice. The bright light is a good thing. I love hurricanes. Donita

The average person doesn't know much about how to burn a candle. I think the average person looks for the cheapest. Only those that do it often see the difference. I think I have burned more for testing that I have done for my own pleasure. Seriously. You don't get very far in life if you don't "practice, practice, practice". That's what my mother said and when I grew up I learned what that meant. (smile). I have power burned and watched what the wax and wick did. And I burned one hour per inch diameter of candle. I make notes. Sometimes I forget what I have done so I check myself on this board and read what I said years ago.....(smile again)......I still forget things. So much to learn......and remember when you lose your notes. Donita

Yes.....pretty blues and welcome to the addiction. Seriously. I get excited when pulling a new candles out of the mold. Can't wait to see how it looks. Donita

Really pretty. I love those candles. Donita