geekrunner Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Just unmolded this one. Not at all like I expected, but I still like it! Smells just like a cedar chest. The colors of the layers are all the same--different strengths of red, blue and yellow in each layer, but they came out looking like differerent colors. There was more mottling in the first and last layer then in the middle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Your pillar looks great. I'd like to try that fo as I like the smell of cedar. Where did order the fo from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzie Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 I love it, and I adore Cedar. If you're looking for a good home for it - I'm available. LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 The colors of the layers are all the same--different strengths of red, blue and yellow in each layer, but they came out looking like differerent colors.That looks pretty nice. I don't understand what you mean when you say the colors are all the same but came out different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet68cam Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 I love it, its beautiful, Love those colors together. Great mottle too. Good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactuscandles Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 that is great love the effect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corence Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Very Nice. I like the way the top turned out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Good job. I like the colors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geekrunner Posted January 5, 2006 Author Share Posted January 5, 2006 Your pillar looks great. I'd like to try that fo as I like the smell of cedar. Where did order the fo from? It is called Cedar Closet, from Candlemaker's Store. Got a pound of it as a free gift with a jar order. Usually any order over $75 gets a free gift, I usually pick a FO.I'm glad you like it! I didn't get the effect I wanted, and was surprised to see what I did get! When I colored the first layer, I took a skewer and dipped it into red dye, then swirled it in the wax so I could get less than a drop in it, then did the same for blue and yellow. For the second layer, I did the same thing but just dipped the skewer a little deeper in the dye. The last layer I just used one full drop of each color. What I wanted was a gradual darkening of the color from top to bottom with no seams showing, but turned out to look like three different colors altogether.Next time I'll wait to do one on a weekend when I can pour the layers a little closer together.Thanks for the comments! geek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple Lilac Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Guess I am the odd one here, I don't like the smell of cedar chest but your colors are beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenniejr Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Guess I am the odd one here, I don't like the smell of cedar chest but your colors are beautiful.You're not alone! I can't stand the smell of cedar either. I do love the way your pillar came out though! Very nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Hey, thanks for the info on the fo.(cedar closet). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannon WY Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 That is really nice- I like the colors:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Very pretty. I love the soft colors. Be a pain to try to duplicate though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 When I colored the first layer, I took a skewer and dipped it into red dye, then swirled it in the wax so I could get less than a drop in it, then did the same for blue and yellow. For the second layer, I did the same thing but just dipped the skewer a little deeper in the dye. The last layer I just used one full drop of each color. What I wanted was a gradual darkening of the color from top to bottom with no seams showing, but turned out to look like three different colors altogether.LOL, interesting. That does explain it.Mixing those three colors makes black (or grey in small amounts). But as countless chandlers have noticed from trying the black dyes on the market, it has to be precise or black isn't black.The method you tried would be less precise than most so you got all different colors. If you mixed the dyes before putting them in the candle, each layer would have been a shade of the same off-grey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geekrunner Posted January 5, 2006 Author Share Posted January 5, 2006 If you mixed the dyes before putting them in the candle, each layer would have been a shade of the same off-grey.Great idea! I should mix equal parts together first, then I can add one drop fo a layer, then two drops for another layer, then three for another, etc. Top you are the coolest! I don't care what anyone else says about you, you're OK geek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Great idea! I should mix equal parts together first, then I can add one drop fo a layer, then two drops for another layer, then three for another, etc. Top you are the coolest! I don't care what anyone else says about you, you're OK No I'm not. Listen to my enemies, they know what they're talking about.You know, mixing the colors first makes sense when you have to mix and you want different shades for the layers. However, if you're mixing equal parts of red, blue and yellow, it would be easier to just use black dye if you have some on hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freezin Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 That is a beautiful pillar....I really need to try some this weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaritamama Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 That is a great looking pillar - Not crazy about the scent, but it sure looks great! Makes me all revved up to get back to my Presto pot. Just wish I could stand a little longer........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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