geekrunner Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Here are some pillars I've done, but did not post pics yet. This was my earlier power tool phase where I attempted to create what I called "assembled" candles. The stairstep one is scented Peak's Lilac, the spiral one is Peak's Cucumber Melon, and the other one is plain chunky with an embed from my daughter's wedding announcement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geekrunner Posted December 31, 2005 Author Share Posted December 31, 2005 This one is a prototype of a checkered flag look I tried during the Indy 500. It was a PITA but I think that I can make it work with just a little more patience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenniejr Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Those are really cool! You must have alot of patience! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannon WY Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Wow, those are cool. The stairstep one is very interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 I like that step one, it is very interesting. I would never have the patience for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Very cool idea. I can tell that you will perfect it....then tell me.....Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corence Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Very Cool. I am digging the stairstep one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindsaycb Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Now those look like fun to make! Very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Well those are gosh darned peculiar and innovative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dipdiva Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Your really do have alot of patience! Those are awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Very cool looking candles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 How cool! I can't even imagine having that kind of patience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soja Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Cool... Can you let us know how you did them???Soja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geekrunner Posted January 1, 2006 Author Share Posted January 1, 2006 Cool... Can you let us know how you did them??? Yes I can, but then I'd have to kill you But really...the starting point is making the wax ring. I start out with a cookie sheet and several aluminum molds, color and pour the wax in the pan, and set the molds in upside down, cool and remove to reveal wax disks. The disks can be then scraped with a flat edged wallpaper scraper to make them smooth and evenly thick, and then drill out the center with a hole saw drill bit. Then you have a wax ring. The rings then can be broken into quarters or eights, refitted into the molds and heat gunned to stick 'em together. Additional wax can then be heated and poured down the center hole to fill it in. The big trick for the checkered one is to trim the pieces so they fit very tight together in the mold, so when it gets the heat gun the mating surfaces fill in a bit and stick the pieces together.I used a 2 1/4" drill bit hole saw, coping saw, 4" wall scraper (with a sharp edge), and a single edge razor blade (cue hands on hips, making the monkey sound like Tim Allen on Home Improvement) When I actually do make the checkered flag candle, I'll take pictures and post instructions on a thread.Please excuse me now, it's time to watch the Colts game!your geek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Those are nice Geek. Next time you have some spare time, try a flagstone type - I've had that vision in my head for months and never got around to it. (or a brick haringbone pattern would be nice too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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