Hopie Posted April 27, 2018 Author Share Posted April 27, 2018 Really cool suggestions! I also just finished testing my first pyramid, odd wick behavior (which I expected). When lit, the top burns fast n' crazy..but then, it settles down to a beautiful burn as the pyramid thickens. I'm going to downwick my next one, and see how that turns out. I'm only going down one size, because I think anything smaller will drown in the wax. Yes, I know it's addicting!! You should have seen my former next door neighbor after we made candles at my house! She was buying LOADS of oils, LOL! Way more than I had at the time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 The thing with pyramids ... you have to wick for the base. It is the widest point. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 I have almost every candle mold EXCEPT a pyramid....not having wicked said shape I can't add any advice on the wicking process....but I gotta tell ya that pouring and de-molding a marble candle is a ''high''. You can do any where from one color to several different colors.........I'd suggest starting with two colors so that you can get a good sense of how the colors spread throughout the candle. It all comes down to mixing the color GENTLY prior to pouring...after adding the dyes and gently stirring, you pour/scoop the wax into the mold, bang it a lot to settle the wax and then heat gun the outside of the mold....this will help to eliminate any pockets/pot holes....since the wax was poured cold there may be holes/pockets that form along the side of the mold....heat gunning will eliminate that and create a smooth surface. Now that I have said all that, maybe I should go pour a marbled pillar and practice 'what I preach'..or in other words, get off my butt and produce something amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopie Posted May 3, 2018 Author Share Posted May 3, 2018 C'mon, Pam...POUR IT! Just made a new candle last night, so I'll post it later today. Was in Urgent Care a few days ago, so I haven't been here much, battling horrendous pain due to stomach ulcers since last Sept., they're a real pain to heal! Would I be able to do a "tie dye" or "marble" effect using the dye chips? That's all I currently have in here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Yes, you'll just need to melt your dye chip down. Keep warm in a metal something that works with heat and doesn't buckle under it. Use your lowest heat to melt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 On 5/3/2018 at 10:51 AM, Hopie said: C'mon, Pam...POUR IT! Just made a new candle last night, so I'll post it later today. Was in Urgent Care a few days ago, so I haven't been here much, battling horrendous pain due to stomach ulcers since last Sept., they're a real pain to heal! Would I be able to do a "tie dye" or "marble" effect using the dye chips? That's all I currently have in here. Ok, the pour pot is heating.......plus I've run out of candles for personal use.......how the he$$ that does that happen????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopie Posted May 5, 2018 Author Share Posted May 5, 2018 39 minutes ago, Pam W said: Ok, the pour pot is heating.......plus I've run out of candles for personal use.......how the he$$ that does that happen????????? Egged you on, did I? Heh heh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaughtyNancy Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Really like the look of that candle, reminds me of amethyst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopie Posted May 16, 2018 Author Share Posted May 16, 2018 5 hours ago, NaughtyNancy said: Really like the look of that candle, reminds me of amethyst. Ya' know, you're right! Now that I think about it, reminds me of amethyst, too! Maybe I'll get this wicked right by February for the Gem Show in Quartzsite? It would look good on my tables! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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