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Can't you just imagine the newbies to candlemaking wondering why you might not like these?......They would DIE to be that good. I think they are unique and very pretty. Donita

Vicky.....those are soooooooo cool. Love the colors you've got going on. I always enjoy looking at your pillars....keep posting. Donita

Beth.....what do you mean by "a little beeswax"?......I uses just about 1/2 oz to a whole dipping pot. 4045 or 4045H worked best for me. I started with the 4045EP but like the others better. I try to check to temp of the water to be around 80 degrees so they don't crack. Also I noticed that I have to move quickly from the over dip into the pot of water so the wax doesn't have a chance to cool off. It seems to stay clearer for me that way. I just can't imagine why this is giving you so much trouble. Wish I could come over and help. Darn.

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Beth.....what temp are you dipping? I try to keep it around 200 degrees with only uv additive....and a little bleached white beeswax to make it adhere better. Mine are very clear. They are even more clear if you immediately plunge them in to cool water.

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Well then......I guess I need more practice. It's just that some of my candles don't look right if I add additives other than stearic. Or maybe I am not holding my toungue right when I pour them (smile).....I just haven't spent the time experimenting with lots of different waxes because I didn't need to. After all of this time you would think I would be smarter.......not! Back to the drawing board. Thanks for your hints. Donita

I agree with Scented. It really is pretty.

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I don't know how anyone else does it .....I couldn't figure it out. I can only use Candlewic wax. The 4045 and 4045 H or for a blend the CBL 141 all burn PERFECTLY for me with square braid wick. Usually #2 for a 3" candle. I am trying to use IGI wax and the melt point is slighly lower and if I use additives to harden the wax it screws up the look I am going for. The candles buldge and have to be "hugged" and just don't burn right. I just might move back to Virginia and then I can afford to buy wax from Candlewic again. I miss them so much for all of my supplies.

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I agree with everyone. I love the color combo and I like clean cotton. Those look just fab.

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That really looks real. What a project. I love it.

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Very cool. They look great!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Donita

Nice candles and nice photo. Donita

Great work......soooooooo pretty. Donita

COOL.....

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You always keep creating new looks. Those look like fun. Good job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love to see your work.

Hugs and Kisses.....Donita

Cool looking candle but I also don't get the stearic only in the white wax. I like stearic in my formulas. Usually. (smile)

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ps....anyone who wants to know.....I have good luck with powdered black. And for some reason the stearic seems to help make it blacker......or maybe that's just my imagination...and at my age....who knows (smile)

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PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Good job. They look wonderful.

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Good job Sabrina. You can do it all now, can't you (smile)

Love and hugs, Big Sis Donita

I don't see a problem with round containers.....as soon as you heat it a little, the wax will bend. I also like to add some Micro 180 because I find it makes the wax a little more flexible.

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Here is a place that I have bought lots of cookie cutters from. I own more cookie cutters than a cookie factory (smile)

http://www.thecookiecuttershop.com/

One thing I learned after cutting thousands of shapes is to spray your cookie sheet with pam and I like to use a higher melt point wax for the cut outs. I also use additives to make the cut outs opaque. Let the wax set up until it is pretty firm. If you cut too soon, the soft wax will spread back and seal the edges of where you just cut. It should be just soft enough to cut.....watch it carefully. If the wax is very cool.....I use needle nose pliers to pull the cookie cutters out of the wax sheet....easier than fingers.... Let it cool completely. Then I tap the cookie sheet on the floor and most of the cut outs just pop out.

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Very pretty marble. I like the colors. Donita

Looks pretty darn cool to me.

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Sorry about the wick....but it sure is a pretty candle.

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I like the warm overpour. The color came out beautiful!!!!!!

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Those are way cool. :highfive: Years ago I made my own molds to make bird houses. They were beautiful.....but I haven't made any since (smile)....way too much work. I absolutely love yours. Donita