Tea Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Ok, be gentle, this is the first time that I have ever posted pictures. The first balloon candle was pulled out of shape as I burst the balloon. The wax was too soft. The flowers also are pathetic, but I learnt some things. The second shell was better, but I am going to have to wait for the sticky wax to attempt flowers again.[ATTACH]4391[/ATTACH][ATTACH]4392[/ATTACH][ATTACH]4393[/ATTACH][ATTACH]4394[/ATTACH]Very amature I know, but someone asked for photo's.Tracey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 You did pretty darned good for your first try! Like anything else, you'll get better with practice I would love to know how you kept the flower the bright pink/purple. When I dry those they always turn a dull greyish purple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceCarvesWax Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 I really like it. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajl Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Those are very pretty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corence Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Wow, for a first try you did a Great Job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzie Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 They both look great and really lovely when lit. Keep on practising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelleRie Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Very pretty:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Hey Tea, congrats on that one for sure. You can only go unward and upward from there. I haven't tried those yet but if my first one looks as good as yours I'll be real happy. Great stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geekrunner Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Those are actually very nice! You did a great job. The posting of pictures is not that hard, and you did well there too!geek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Very pretty for your first! Looks nice lit up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterfly Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Like your candle. But I want the butterfly pix behind the candle!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 For your first attempt that is great. There are many many people who are afraid to even try once. You will only get better with each candle. Aren't they fun. God job. Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tea Posted January 25, 2006 Author Share Posted January 25, 2006 Thankyou everyone for your comments. Yes Donita, they are not as difficult as you would think. I am going to need to get deeper containers, and more wax though, so I can dip the balloon in further and get a more rounded effect. At the moment they look like bowls. Still, at least now I think I now what I need to aim for.Butterfly, that is a piece of goldwork/stumpwork embroidery that I did. I love goldwork and stumpwork, and this piece combined both. As you can tell, I love working with my hands.Thanks again everyone for your help and encouragement.Tracey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Great 1st try. Just keep working one them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Tea, you did a nice job with that. I think you will enjoy this stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clc404 Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Very Good IMO for the first try.clc404Cheryl C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojo T. Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Tracey, they look beautiful. Thank you for sharing your pics with us and do send more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Looks great! Especially you're first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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