momscandles Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 I was looking for some instructions on the ballon candles but I only found one old link and it didn't tell how to do it. I am really interested in making or trying to make some of these. Any help would be appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 Here is the link for about.com ...I use the best balloons, hold the filled balloon in the 150 to 160 degree water until I see a shell forming. Then pop if you wish or dip into cool/warm water, wipe off and dip again making each dip another layer. Stop when it is thick enough for you. It depends on how you plan to use it. Are you going to fill it with wax and wick or decorate it for a luminary? I use hurricane wax or 4045EP and a little micro 180 too. Just try with what you have and go with that. Remember, practice makes perfect......I'm not perfect yet so I guess I still need more practice too. LOL, Donita.....here is the link to my website also. I have some luminaries posted there for your observation. Donitahttp://wwwdonitahoyer.com/ http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/candlemakinginstructions/ss/balooncandle.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elyse Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 Donita, I just saw your website, and your candles are absolutely fabulous. God has blessed you with such amazing talent! And you've inspired me to try my first pillar! lol... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elyse Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 I just saw your website and your candles are absolutely fabulous! God has blessed you with amazing talent.You've inspired me to try my first pillar! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momscandles Posted January 23, 2006 Author Share Posted January 23, 2006 Thank you Donita for the info. And I Tryed to look at your website and I can't get it to come up. I keep getting page saying can't display page I don't know what is wrong?:embarasse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRC06301983 Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 There is no period between the www and the donitahoyer.comtry...www.donitahoyer.comshe forgets the period occasionally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momscandles Posted January 23, 2006 Author Share Posted January 23, 2006 All I can say is WOW!I really like this website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris77 Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Yeah, I'm impressed! I've always liked the pics you post, but I had no idea you made that many awesome candles. I'm inspired now. thank you, seeing your site what I needed to get me out of procrastination mode. Thank you...can't wait to see more new creations from you Donita! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Dallas_Texas_Dean Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 They truly are beautiful! Donita, I couldn't help but notice that you are a natural "teacher". (not everyone is!)If you ever decide to teach hands on classes, I would be interested.(I have won several awards for my work within the beauty industry...have scissors/color will travel!....just trying a little bribery:rolleyes2 ) Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvcandleguy Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 They truly are beautiful!Donita, I couldn't help but notice that you are a natural "teacher". (not everyone is!)If you ever decide to teach hands on classes, I would be interested.MichaelI agree with ya on that one, and being ont he east coast, I would be more than willin to travel for something like that.... and you have an awsome site and candles... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Well....thanks for all of the wonderful words people. I do love to teach most of the things I have learned....not all.....he he he......Michael....I have been around or in the Beauty business most of my life. Started off as a hair model at a show when I was 16. I ended up being a skin care therapist and got excellent tips for my massage techniques too. One woman said it was like having avocado for the first time. I thought that was sooooooo precious. She was my mom's age. I appreciate people who can really cut hair and know about color. I worked in two salons. That was several years ago. Went to some fun shows. I still run into my friends in town who all own their own businesses now. They are a bunch of very cool guys. My daughter likes all of them too. They all are members of the same "after hours' club". That's too late for me these days. I like my wine and The Tonight Show. My hair needs to meet your scissors and color.......Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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