bathaway Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I finish my soy candles. The burning wick separates and stops at the base. What do you think? first impressions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I don't understand what you said or what these things are? Trappeur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I just saw there was a wick on the top of the frame. Can you put up pictures of these frames burning? Interesting..... Trappeur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdcharm Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 What are those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incendia Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Hi bathaway, welcome to the board. Not sure how your candles work, but they are very creative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I have never seen anything like this - how does this work or even burn for long and what do you do with the empty space inside....when you say frame I hope you don't mean to put a picture in there while burning interesting please tell us how this works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathaway Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share Posted March 17, 2017 i was concerned about using the word "frame" because I don't want people putting flammable objects in the middle. I will not use the word "frame" anymore. Thanks! It burns for 1.5hrs. lol! more decorative and novelty 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponiebr Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 2 hours ago, moonshine said: I have never seen anything like this - how does this work or even burn for long and what do you do with the empty space inside....when you say frame I hope you don't mean to put a picture in there while burning interesting please tell us how this works I fill my empty space inside with Dove Dark Chocolate, and... video games... It doesn't really help, but I still do it... Don't judge me... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponiebr Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 1 hour ago, bathaway said: i was concerned about using the word "frame" because I don't want people putting flammable objects in the middle. I will not use the word "frame" anymore. Thanks! It burns for 1.5hrs. lol! more decorative and novelty That's bloody brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 2 hours ago, Sponiebr said: I fill my empty space inside with Dove Dark Chocolate, and... video games... It doesn't really help, but I still do it... Don't judge me... I do as well except this time of year I go for Cadbury dark chocolate eggs with the Krispy shells....at least 10 bags before Easter is over ? Then I go back to Dove...no video games just mindless tv shows 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 4 hours ago, bathaway said: i was concerned about using the word "frame" because I don't want people putting flammable objects in the middle. I will not use the word "frame" anymore. Thanks! It burns for 1.5hrs. lol! more decorative and novelty Very cool ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 11 hours ago, bathaway said: i was concerned about using the word "frame" because I don't want people putting flammable objects in the middle. I will not use the word "frame" anymore. Thanks! It burns for 1.5hrs. lol! more decorative and novelty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I'm looking at the pink frame that has burned down and there is a flame on the right and left side, so how does that happen when the picture of the frame before it is lit has only 1 wick? It's really kind of neat the frame that has already burned is quite unusual. Trappeur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Reminds me of those skeleton candles where you burn the shape and a metal skeleton of that animal is left. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathaway Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share Posted March 17, 2017 4 hours ago, Trappeur said: I'm looking at the pink frame that has burned down and there is a flame on the right and left side, so how does that happen when the picture of the frame before it is lit has only 1 wick? It's really kind of neat the frame that has already burned is quite unusual. Trappeur There are 2 wicks in the middle. The 2 wicks split to each side! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdcharm Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 As much as I enjoy seeing the creative process and a "twisty" new idea or concept, I can't help but to consider the various safety aspects of your very unique design. Are the columns stable so they won't topple? Have you attempted this with harder waxes? It's interesting, please don't take me wrong! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I've seen this done over the years but with different designs and sculptures and a whole lot more wicks so as each section burns and separates it has it's own wick. So depending on the design you can end up with several wicks or one wick burning as they reach new angles and split apart. Very cool! Wish I could find the old video of the sculpture candle burning with all its wicks. Took 15 minutes from start to finish but it was a blast watching it. Seriously talented people out there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathaway Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 3 hours ago, birdcharm said: As much as I enjoy seeing the creative process and a "twisty" new idea or concept, I can't help but to consider the various safety aspects of your very unique design. Are the columns stable so they won't topple? Have you attempted this with harder waxes? It's interesting, please don't take me wrong! Thanks for your concern. Safety is #1. I thickened it to 1.5 inches and made it under 6in tall, 4in base. It's more stable than a taper candle in a holder. yes, the columns are stable. The wicks burn out before reaching the base. I wanted the wicks to cross each other but I was afraid one wick will cross first and topple the second wick. My only challenge is burn time. 1.5hrs is very fast! I'm using Square Braided Candle Wick (#3/0)For 1/2" - 3/4" diam. tapers - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathaway Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 2 hours ago, Candybee said: I've seen this done over the years but with different designs and sculptures and a whole lot more wicks so as each section burns and separates it has it's own wick. So depending on the design you can end up with several wicks or one wick burning as they reach new angles and split apart. Very cool! Wish I could find the old video of the sculpture candle burning with all its wicks. Took 15 minutes from start to finish but it was a blast watching it. Seriously talented people out there! yes, unfortunately expensive too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flicker Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 On 3/17/2017 at 7:47 PM, bathaway said: Thanks for your concern. Safety is #1. I thickened it to 1.5 inches and made it under 6in tall, 4in base. It's more stable than a taper candle in a holder. yes, the columns are stable. The wicks burn out before reaching the base. I wanted the wicks to cross each other but I was afraid one wick will cross first and topple the second wick. My only challenge is burn time. 1.5hrs is very fast! I'm using Square Braided Candle Wick (#3/0)For 1/2" - 3/4" diam. tapers - Your wick is far too large. I'd try a 5/0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueH Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Those look really neat! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehatch1 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Neat! I like these. How fun 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathaway Posted April 1, 2017 Author Share Posted April 1, 2017 On 3/27/2017 at 2:50 PM, Flicker said: Your wick is far too large. I'd try a 5/0 Square Braided Candle Wick (#5/0)For common type up to 2" diameter. from candlechem.com I switched to 28-24, Cotton, 2.90, 1/4"-3/4" dia. works better, very hard to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathaway Posted April 1, 2017 Author Share Posted April 1, 2017 I got candle fever! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flicker Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 On 3/31/2017 at 7:43 PM, bathaway said: Square Braided Candle Wick (#5/0)For common type up to 2" diameter. from candlechem.com I switched to 28-24, Cotton, 2.90, 1/4"-3/4" dia. works better, very hard to find. You were using a 3/0 which is far larger than a 5/0 originally. That info really isn't good that candle chem has. I sold that wick for years. WE used it for tapers (the 5/0), It burned about a 1/2" diameter or so in a soy taper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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