cybersix Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Hi all, this is an experiment I wanted to try. I made a shell with palm wax, and filled it with soy.I'm not really satisfied, things can be improved a lot I also died soy for the first time and maybe the last, I immediately realized why the most of you don't dye soy.What do you think?I was thinking about doing outer shell in a color let's say brown, the inner in a lighter shade.. but now I don't know. I hate that frosting and that top so blurry.:tiptoe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlelady Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I think it looks pretty cool! The shell reminds me of a coconut with a strawberry margarita! LOLLooks real summery! Maybe for a spring/summer line? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 Thanks candlelady.. it maybe a nice idea, thanks. But.. frosting.. I hate frosting!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojo T. Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 I like them too - they would look great sitting in the bathroom, or as part of a water feature. Beautiful colour - I love the frosting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babyv Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Very pretty! The frosting wouldn't bother me at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 they are beautiful.. the frosting doesn't bother me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted January 11, 2013 Author Share Posted January 11, 2013 Thanks a lot, you're all so kind!Maybe I'm too used to perfection of paraffin, but that frosting disturbs me... LOL!! But I like the overall idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 I think with the outer shell being a lighter color than the inside, you'll get more glow thru the shell than if the outer shell were the darker color....if that makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
country bee Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I love the candle.I think you have a winner here.I agree with the lighter out side but try it both ways and see which one you like best if possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 Thanks everyone, I like the idea too. The lighter outside will glow more, I have to do a test burn. Shell is made with a 5" saturn mold.I'll start the test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 this is after two hours burn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chefmom Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 That reminds me of the sand candles of the 1970's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 I don't think I ever seen one in the 70's.. maybe I saw something here on the old board! Were those the one you pour in a container filled with sand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chefmom Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 I don't think I ever seen one in the 70's.. maybe I saw something here on the old board! Were those the one you pour in a container filled with sand?Yes, you use damp sand and pound it so that it is in a bucket firm and use a bowl as a "mold" to make an impression. Then pour paraffin wax into the opening and let it firm up. Then remove from the sand and brush off the excess. They have a cool outdoorsey kind of appeal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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