Breanna Posted January 13, 2006 Posted January 13, 2006 Hi Everyone,,I made some layer candles made with 4625,,1oz Vanilla Passion. I really need to know what you think because when I do layers it seems that parts look rustic and other parts smooth and shiney,,please help and tell me what I am doing wrong please,,TIA Initial pour temp was 155 all three layer,,then last pour after all cooled done @ 175,,, Quote
Kaybee23 Posted January 13, 2006 Posted January 13, 2006 Very pretty colors on those! Not an expert here, but the rustic is coming from pouring cooler. So if that is the look you are going for, pour all of your layers cooler. Quote
Scented Posted January 13, 2006 Posted January 13, 2006 To get rid of that rustic, pour hotter. Don't know what your initial pour was, so can't tell you by how much to try Quote
jenniejr Posted January 13, 2006 Posted January 13, 2006 Beautiful! You have my address, right? I bet they smell great. Quote
kate573 Posted January 13, 2006 Posted January 13, 2006 Beautiful and soft colors. Scented is right about pouring hot to avoid the rustic. Quote
dcroome2005 Posted January 13, 2006 Posted January 13, 2006 Breanna, Love all the pics you posted lately.. Gorgeous girl!!!Christina Quote
caradelrae Posted January 13, 2006 Posted January 13, 2006 Beautiful. Looks so nice and calming....Cara Quote
Shannon WY Posted January 13, 2006 Posted January 13, 2006 Very nice job on the layering and I like the colors. Quote
geekrunner Posted January 13, 2006 Posted January 13, 2006 Those are real nice! The rustic looks good even though that wasn't what you wanted. Is it possible that you poured both at once, that is, you set up two molds, and poured the first layer for each at the same time, perhaps pouring the first layer on the tall one first, then the first layer on the short one second? If that is the case, the wax may have cooled enough to cause the rustic look. You could pour the first layer on one, then reheat the wax to ab 185* and giving the second mold a quick heat gun shot then pour that layer. Correct me if I"m wrong. Those still look good though! your geek Quote
Trish Posted January 13, 2006 Posted January 13, 2006 Try slightly warming your molds. Looks to me like the top of the pillar is the most rustic part so if your mold was warmer this would probably be better. Quote
Breanna Posted January 13, 2006 Author Posted January 13, 2006 Thanks so much you guys for your help,,,I really appreciate it,,,, Quote
SatinDucky Posted January 14, 2006 Posted January 14, 2006 Those are pretty!I can understand wanting the same look all over the candle, but I kinda like the mixed textures. Gives them personality. Quote
topofmurrayhill Posted January 14, 2006 Posted January 14, 2006 You usually pour your 4625 hotter than that don't you? Quote
Breanna Posted January 15, 2006 Author Posted January 15, 2006 You usually pour your 4625 hotter than that don't you?Yes,,I usually pour @ 175 when making a solid colored pillar, Quote
topofmurrayhill Posted January 15, 2006 Posted January 15, 2006 Yes,,I usually pour @ 175 when making a solid colored pillar,You'd want to do the same for layers I think. Just wait till the surface of the previous layer isn't too squishy and you can pour the next one hot. That way you'll get the usual smooth finish on the outside. It might even be helpful to increase the pour temp a little to ensure the layers join up nicely. They cool down quicker than a whole candle. Quote
Breanna Posted January 16, 2006 Author Posted January 16, 2006 You'd want to do the same for layers I think. Just wait till the surface of the previous layer isn't too squishy and you can pour the next one hot. That way you'll get the usual smooth finish on the outside. It might even be helpful to increase the pour temp a little to ensure the layers join up nicely. They cool down quicker than a whole candle.Thanks Top,,I will try it and see what happens,,:highfive: Quote
Breanna Posted March 5, 2006 Author Posted March 5, 2006 Bumping up for help in Candle General discussion thread Quote
Laura Posted March 5, 2006 Posted March 5, 2006 i agree with trish on warming the molds a bit, the first pour is cooling too quickly. i would also up the pour temp a few degrees Quote
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