SparkysCandles Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 I am still on a quest to get a marble container look from 4630. I tried the poking holes and using toothpicks to apply dye then use a heat gun. I didn't like that look at all. It's frustrating because I know the look I want I just can't seem to invent the technique to get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackbenimble Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 There was a thread last season about someone here doing a swirl candle ad she posted pics. If I remember correctly she said that she poured the two different colors together at a very slushy stage. Never tried it but that might help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chefmom Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Do you know of a photo of your "dream candle". I'm not picturing what you are looking for. I would think pouring two colors at the same time would give you a swirl, but I would think it would have to be like a cold pour, like when you pour two colors of soap into a mold to swirl it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 I think Flicker has a tutorial on the BitterCreek site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkysCandles Posted November 5, 2012 Author Share Posted November 5, 2012 (edited) This is the look I am wanting but not sure it's achievable in a container. Of course this is a pillar I did but this was easy. I tried again this morning by pour undyed wax in to a container, then as it set up swirled it with a skewer with a very small amount of dye. I ended up with a mess! Frustrating. I didn't think about pouring to colors, maybe a white and a solid color. Will try that here in a bit and hopefully post good result. [ATTACH=CONFIG]25234[/ATTACH Edited November 5, 2012 by SparkysCandles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beli Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 (edited) For cantainers try pooring at different temps.. when the first layer still has a thin skin etc. this is how I do itmaybe this video might help give you ideashttp://www.ehow.com/video_12221944_marble-colored-candles.html Obviously you don't want to use crayons to color your candle. Edited November 5, 2012 by Beli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkysCandles Posted November 5, 2012 Author Share Posted November 5, 2012 YES! Thank you Beli. That was exactly what I was looking for! Now that will match my marble pillars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 (edited) There was a thread last season about someone here doing a swirl candle ad she posted pics. If I remember correctly she said that she poured the two different colors together at a very slushy stage. Never tried it but that might help you.Just tried and I must of done it wrong....it looks like a 2 year old tried to make a candle! LOLWhen it gets to slushy the wax won't all pour and then trying to reheat it makes the tops horrid and if you don't pour slushy enough it all blends together- I had a hell of a time with that waySecond time I poured clear just at slush stage and then took a dropper full of the dyed wax and squeezed a little as I stirred and that worked much better- but still not like the picture of the instructions Edited November 6, 2012 by moonshine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkysCandles Posted November 6, 2012 Author Share Posted November 6, 2012 Moonshine. I poured my non-colored wax and a slightly more slushy stage than I poured the dyed wax. I also alternated the pours just slight. I love the way my candle looks. I posted pics in the gallery. I am still going to tweek my method a little but I think it turned out good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkysCandles Posted November 6, 2012 Author Share Posted November 6, 2012 OK I came to an executive decision that Marble containers are more trouble than they are worth. it sucks because I know what I wanted. But between keeping an eye on pouring temps, and pouring at just the right time, making sure I don't get tiny air bubbles as I pour.... it's just not worth it. Oh well. It was worth a try. I may try down the road with a different wax but 4630 is not a good choice. IMO. RIP marble containers, RIP. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookieBear Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 What wax would you suggest then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcbrook Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 I have never done them with paraffin but I used to make those with soy. I would take toothpicks and put dye on the ends of the toothpick and just as the candle was setting up wipe the toothpick around the inside on the glass all the way around and then let it harden. I do not see why it would not work that way with paraffin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 I have never done them with paraffin but I used to make those with soy. I would take toothpicks and put dye on the ends of the toothpick and just as the candle was setting up wipe the toothpick around the inside on the glass all the way around and then let it harden. I do not see why it would not work that way with paraffin.That's a good idea...I was thinking of trying a dropper of dye but then wondered about the burn if there is to much dye pooled up in an area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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