cybersix Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 This time I'll show you a rustic tha completely satisfies me considering the difficulties I have to go through! It's a 3x6 pillar scented chocolate and coffee. the colors I chose are butterscotch, chocolate brown and brown(Top, as you see I tried immediately the dye blocks!!! thanks!!!)Please be honest and tell me how it looks.The second is a ball, scented fresh cut roses.Thank for looking(sorry for things you see in pics.. I'm in a hurry so I didn't think at a better place to take the pics) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzie Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 Fantastic, as always - love your work, and glad you had fun with the chips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted January 21, 2006 Author Share Posted January 21, 2006 thanks Mozzie! What do you think of this layered rustic? Are layers ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzie Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 Sabrina, I LOVE these layers and think that they're just perfect! Mozzie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lin Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 These candles are beautiful and i think their perfect. Sure wish i could get a rustic so nice. Lin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 Great Rustics they look yummy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elle110 Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 I love the rose one...the colors are gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaritamama Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 Excellent - Love the layered rustic look!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 Nice candles. Glad you're putting the dye to good use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 Beautiful candles, got those rustics down. Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaye Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 Great looking candles Cybersix! Now I'm going to have to ask you an incredibly stupid question... :rolleyes2 From what I've gathered in my very brief intro to candle making... a "rustic" effect is achieved by placing the mold in the freezer for half an hour before pouring the wax. Right? If that is the case, how do you get layers? I thought that if one of the layers was too cold, the next layer wouldn't "adhere" to it?! :undecided Sorry for the questions! I'm trying to learn as much as I can as fast as I can! I want to be able to produce masterpieces like those! Thanks in advance, Cybersix! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenniejr Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 those are just awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtngrl Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 As far as I can tell, the only thing wrong with all of them is that I don't have one. Fantasticfabulous! That pillar is excellent - great colors, great patterning ... The sphere appears to have a slick spot, but otherwise, love those subtle layers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtngrl Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 From what I've gathered in my very brief intro to candle making... a "rustic" effect is achieved by placing the mold in the freezer for half an hour before pouring the wax. Right? If that is the case, how do you get layers? I thought that if one of the layers was too cold, the next layer wouldn't "adhere" to it?! :undecided Jaye -Trish, who I consider to be one of the top Rustic Queens, I believe pours her wax into room temp molds. The "trick" is the pouring temp ... I think it's around 150* (for paraffin), and many/most add stearic to their wax. If you search Trish's posts, I'm sure you'll find her pearls of wisdom.Layering is achieved by tilting the mold. You can lean the mold on it's edge or you can rest the mold on uncooked beans or rice in some kind of container.The danger of layers is waiting too long to pour the next layer. Once the candle is a certain amount of cooled/solid, the wax pulls away from the mold wall. When you pour the next layer, the molten wax will run down the candle in the space between it & the mold wall. So, the trick is to pour the next layer when the surface of the previous layer is solid enough to support a new layer. You'll just have to keep an eye on it. You'll also find that adhesion will take care of itself under these conditions.Make sure to take & keep notes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 you got layers down pat girl, I really like your choice of colors in the layers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted January 22, 2006 Author Share Posted January 22, 2006 thanks to all for your kind words!!!!that pillar had to go for the fundraiser, I was almost sad... have to make another for me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted January 22, 2006 Author Share Posted January 22, 2006 thanks, but I'm not the rustic master!!Anyway you have to pour cooler that what you do for a smooth candle.I found out that non all waxes are ok for this kind of work, but since I'm in italy I can't suggest you what wax to use, you have to ask to ours american fellow chandlers.When I pour one layer I move gently the mold so wax splashes a bit on the side.Then let it set til I see if I move the mold wax doesn't move. then go the same way with next layer and so on.When I pour I don't care if some wax splashes on the side of the mold, so don't worry about it.You can pour slow and you'll have something called "jump lines", very nice if you like it.Don't care about freezing the mold, because after you do the first pour it will get hot, so it doesn't make sense.Just try with your wax and find out wich is the better temp for you.Write down all that happens, so you can remember mistakes and good things.Good work, I want to see your pics!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momscandles Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 I hope that my first attempt at these turn out this good. :yay: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 Sabrina.....everything you are doing is very pretty. I look forward to your next experiments. Pretty soon you will have done it all!!!!!.....then what will you do?......LOL Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojo T. Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Both candles are beautiful Sabrina - i especially love the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted January 23, 2006 Author Share Posted January 23, 2006 Hey Donita I have still so many things to try!!!Thanks for your words!Sabrina.....everything you are doing is very pretty. I look forward to your next experiments. Pretty soon you will have done it all!!!!!.....then what will you do?......LOL Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted January 23, 2006 Author Share Posted January 23, 2006 Thanks Jo:yay: Both candles are beautiful Sabrina - i especially love the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaye Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 The "trick" is the pouring temp ... I think it's around 150* (for paraffin), and many/most add stearic to their wax. Layering is achieved by tilting the mold. You can lean the mold on it's edge or you can rest the mold on uncooked beans or rice in some kind of container.The danger of layers is waiting too long to pour the next layer. Once the candle is a certain amount of cooled/solid, the wax pulls away from the mold wall. When you pour the next layer, the molten wax will run down the candle in the space between it & the mold wall. So, the trick is to pour the next layer when the surface of the previous layer is solid enough to support a new layer. You'll just have to keep an eye on it. You'll also find that adhesion will take care of itself under these conditions.Make sure to take & keep notes.Thank you Mtngrl! I took note of everything you said and made my first "rustic" layered candle yesterday. All in all, it didn't turn out too badly. Of course, not in the same league as Cybersix's, but not bad for a first attempt. I did have to make one change... I didn't have dry rice/beans in a container that I could use, so used the fridge (and items therein! ) to tilt the mold while the wax cooled. You're right about it taking some time to learn exactly when to pour the layers. Some of them I didn't wait long enough and the colors kind of blended, others ran down the sides because I waited too long... but making mistakes is the only way to learn and that's half the fun! Thanks again! :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Those turned out grat! I really like the pink ball Thank you Mtngrl! I took note of everything you said and made my first "rustic" layered candle yesterday. All in all, it didn't turn out too badly. Of course, not in the same league as Cybersix's, but not bad for a first attempt. I did have to make one change... I didn't have dry rice/beans in a container that I could use, so used the fridge (and items therein! ) to tilt the mold while the wax cooled. You're right about it taking some time to learn exactly when to pour the layers. Some of them I didn't wait long enough and the colors kind of blended, others ran down the sides because I waited too long... but making mistakes is the only way to learn and that's half the fun! Thanks again! :smiley2:You'll probably find that cooling it in the fridge will severely limit you "layer pouring window". The time between when the pervious layer is too cool and pulling away/too hard for next to adhere to it and too warm making them blend. For tilting you can use anything that's dry and can shift as you wiggle the mold down in it. Personally I like dried beans when I'm not using a water bath. When I am, I use rocks/pebbles or sand in a bowl set in the bottom of the water bucket. Just remember you still need to poke your relief holes at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 I like the brown layers. Now isn't playing with colors fun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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