creativegems

Thank you sooo much! I have a some cement glue so I'll try that first.

Janet

I'm working on a project and I can't find anything to use to secure paper or cardstock on matting(same stuff used in picture frames) without it rippling around the edges. I have the matting on wood so this isn't happening because of the mat moving. I've tried mod podge and spray glue and rolling with a rolling pin and they both do not keep the paper edges totally stuck to the mat. I'm using the whole sheet of paper. Not that that should make any difference.lol After I figure out how to do this than I'll paint with a clear acrylic. Any ideas? I'm about ready to make this a second rate project but not willing to give up just yet.

Thanks for your help.

Janet

I've used black magic marker for faces so I would think that would work for the other colors too. Still lots of work.

Janet

I have tart burners here that I will never us again. There were not enough holes in the top of it to let out the heat. I shoved the tea light to the back of the burner not knowing that I would also end up with a mess. The tart burner was black and cracked. I thought tart burners were safe and left the room for a short while only to come back and find a mess. I don't think it was because of the plastic contain your friend used but possibly the tart burner.

Janet

Those are cute! Love the material.

Janet

Great signs Laura. I love seeing new stuff.

Janet

Robin great job on your setup. I love the river in the background. Makes me want to jump right in.

Janet

I know what shop you are talking about. I was there last summer and they weren't pouring candles than, just packaging stuff up. At one time this location sold over a million dollars worth of candles each year. Since than the the original company was bought out. I have talked to the original owner and they were the first ones to come up with the cupcake candle. They would have Amish women come in to help frost the cupcakes and got paid by the piece. She said these ladies became pretty darn fast. It was interesting talking to her.

Janet

Wendy your stuff always looks yummy! Now I need some chocolate.

Janet

Man those balloons can be brutal!

What a great story.

Janet

Ok I'll bite. I wanna see a pic of the underwear apron.

Janet

I would fill it with wax and make an outer layer of cardboard than wrap in bubble wrap. It should make it.

Janet

That's a great tip Bruce. I have to agree that the same shade crust doesn't doesn't look real.

Janet

There is quite a difference from the before and after pics. I think you did a great job!

Janet

I think that looks pretty darn good!

Janet

Looks perfect Donita!

Janet

That looks pretty cool. I'd like to see it in green though.

I hate Donita at times for her creativity.

Janet

I love your crafting ideas!

At one time I saw childrens shoes with a stamp on the bottom. I'm thinking they were indented so they wouldn't wear out so readily. Just a thought.

Janet

HenryK is right. Those were just testers to see if they worked or not. I do like how your candles turned out. Just a tiny suggestion. When I used them in palm wax I took some fine sandpaper and ran it around the inside edge. Just makes it look more professional in my opinion.

Give me a few days and I'll get these on my site. Thanks for testing!

Janet

Welp here is my idea. I think it is a silicone piece that is put on the inside of a metal mold. The silicone should stick to the side but since I have not tried it I don't know for sure.

Janet

Donita those are so classy looking. Great job.

Janet

Very pretty!

Janet

The little indent in the bottom of the mold is for the wick pin to sit in and you center at the top. It isn't my mold but probably works the way the majority of mine do. HTH

Janet

Robert I love that you call them tents.

What a great idea.

Are you working on my idea? Will it be named after me?

Janet

Awwww Wendy don't even tell me you paint too!

I love pansies and your candle is beautiful.

Janet