Donita

They sure look real. Wonderful work. Donita

Looking good.....again. Donita

Hey girl....you are on a roll. I love all of the different kinds of candles you have been pouring recently. These are very pretty. You are inspiring me to do something creative. Thanks. Donita

Very nice. I am sure they will be good sellers. Donita

What happened to the pictures? Donita

Now that's something new. Those look like they were fun to make. Very creative. Love them. Donita

Very pretty......now I have to go and eat something. (smile) Donita

Really cool. One of these days I will get back into the swing of things. I love the ice cubes. Donita

I checked the link.....Martha's candles don't have much in the way of sand....just shape because the wax wasn't hot enough to penetrate the sand. I like medium sand....not too fine and not too coarse....then I get a crust of sand. Also...if the sand is too damp the cold water will keep the wax from penetrating so I make my shape and let it dry out a little before pouring very hot wax. I made Martha's flower pot beeswax candles a few years back. The were little red flower pots. Made from pressing real clay pots into the damp sand. I sold them but they didn't sell right away. I sold tons of my "Tidepool" candles with seashells in central Virginia. Those are by far the most fun sand candles for me. To each his own, but I like making things that turn out unique each time. And they are easy. I put a little can in the bottom of the sand before pouring. Keeps the bottom smooth and also makes it a safe place to have a wick. After the top is set up I poke a hole and insert a tabbed metal core wick with a stick.....it stays in place and when it burns....if anyone every burns these candles....it only burns into the can. A tea light can then be inserted if you want to light it again. The fun thing about sand is that you can be creative and make any shape you want. If you just want a round pillar.....just use a soup can for the impression in the sand.....a quart milk carton makes a great square candle...... You can even use a candle that you have to press into the damp sand......I don't like my husband's cat....but I don't think I should go there.....(smie)....Donita

I can understand them being best sellers. Really pretty and I love apples, carmel and cinnamon.......yum. Donita

Those came out great. How fun!!!!!!!! Donita

It depends on the look I am going for. Sometimes I like to add vybar and stearic to the chunks to make them opaque then over pour with just stearic added. When Candlewic's CBL 141 was reliable I liked it for the chunks and the 4045 for the overpour. Then something went wrong and the CBL started "rippling" in my sheet pans. I quit using it and just used the 4045 with stearic and vybar. Sometimes I don't add vybar. Without vybar and just stearic I am able to get nice jewel tones. Donita

Pretty unique....they look like cow print.:smiley2: Donita

Those are very nice. I like to make gifts for people too. Most people like that. Most. (smile) Sorry you ran out of wax. It is the side effect of making candles. Donita

It's the same wax, same wick, same fo.....I see no difference other than the pouring temp which should not make a difference. Donita

Jo.....you are certanily insane. Those must have taken hours to pour....but OMG....they are stunning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I always love to see your new work. Way to go girl. Donita

They look great. And....I'll bet you had fun making them. Donita

Very pretty....and I agree...nice blues. Donita

I just looked in my studio and I can't find it.....but several years ago Candlewic sent me a brochure that lists all of their wicks and recommendations. Call and ask them. If the person who answers the phone doesn't know....then ask for Ellyn Daniels and tell her what I told you. Donita

Very cool candles. They are perfect!!!!! Donita

I have a Candlewic sheet that explains some things. However, there are so many wicks and so many waxes that you really have to experiment. Do a search on this board for topofmurrayhill and you will find some very interesting info on wicks. He has tested a dozen....or a million (smile)...Donita

I have a large box that I cut down to about 4"....then put a piece of wood in the bottom....not exactly fitting...just a piece of wood. Smack the wax with a hammer and it breaks easily...then just keep on smacking that person you don't like (smile) Donita

Now that's a beautiful candle. I love all of the different textures....and purple and green are my favorite. Great candle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Donita

That looks fabulous to me!!!!!!! It wasn't all that hard was it? (smile) Donita

Nice work Anjie......they do look like marble. Donita