Tallbabydoll Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 I think I've posted these before, a long time ago, but I thought I'd help rebuild the new gallery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaiiansun Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 are those embeds or water decal? so nice and clear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallbabydoll Posted July 17, 2005 Author Share Posted July 17, 2005 Embeds...Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdscreations Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 I love that wolf one. Those are beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairy_Light Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 Oh my Tall those a beautiful... how did you do that? I'm new as you know would love to make one of those baby's. HUGS thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 You did a fantastic job on those!And a pretty darn good job on rebuilding the gallery single-handedly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 Those are very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candle freak Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 They look great. You did an excellent job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 Wow! They are beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenniejr Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 Those are beautiful Tall! Wish I could figure out how to keep the embed in mine. Always seems to pull away in sections and then you can see the wax over the pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malaki Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 you did a great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet68cam Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 They all look great, I would love to do hurricanes and they turn out like that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallbabydoll Posted July 17, 2005 Author Share Posted July 17, 2005 Wow thanks everyone. I took this picture for my brochure, along with a couple of the others that I posted here. Problem is I don't feel comfortable selling my candles yet . So I have the brochures made up and I can't show them. Well I couldn't til I pulled out the pages about things other than the hurricanes. I took a lot of local pics of sunsets and local stuff, as well as suggestions of other pics I could use, customers family pics etc. As well as suggestions of occasions when these would make great gifts. I sold a ton of them last Christmas. Help to reimburse me for my other candle supplies. Anywho thank you for the compliments. There are others on the board that are much better than myself and I look up to them for inspiration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcandletarts2 Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Marsh took the words out of my mouth. They ARE beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallbabydoll Posted July 18, 2005 Author Share Posted July 18, 2005 I'm blushing here! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Diggin' that tiger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corence Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Your hurricanes look great. I had to give up on them, mine wouldnt work, but yours are so good.thnx for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Thanks for posting again....they are really georgeous. Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonrose64 Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Those are so beautiful. You have the touch for making those.I want them all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 I missed those in the old gallery. They look great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallbabydoll Posted July 19, 2005 Author Share Posted July 19, 2005 Thanks again everyone. For those having trouble with these, tips I've found......I start with HOT wax, gives you extra work time. I keep my high dryer/heat gun handy incase I need extra time. If so I just hit the outside of the mold with the heat, works great.I use a square or retangle shape, much easier to place and keep straight than one cut to the shape of the image.I cut carefully to make sure it's straight on all sides. A crooked cut will either result in either a crooked pic, or it'll look crooked.I place bottom edge along bottom of mold, easiest to get a straight pic this way. I start at one bottom corner when cooling wax around pic, then go to that upper corner and cool. I then lightly drag skewer to make sure it stays straight and flush with mold and cool other bottom corner, go back to first side if it's melting, then go back. I do this back in forth till both sides are covered then concentrate on center, but go back to sides when needed. When I have a nice skin over the back of the pic, I move to water bath, keeping a cold washcloth over the outside of the mold where the pic is so wax doesn't melt in the mean time.Most important is to take your time. I still have remelts from time to time, but those are usually a result of me being in a hurry, not cutting pic straight, being in a hurry placing pic.... HTH someone out there. I use a skewer to place rather than a wooden spoon, much easier to see what your doing, and you can apply the pressure right where you need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenniejr Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Thanks for the tips Tall. One of these days I'll have to try them again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulette Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 those are beautiful. I love the white tiger and my grandaughter would too. she has asked me to make her one for her room. There is alot you can do with a hurricane as far as pictures etc. You did a beautiful job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annika Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Pretty! I like the wolf best, but all are great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teercreations Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Still like the wolf best.....but thats just because they are my favorite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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