dayglow Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 Well, I keep trying and getting closer. Lousy colors, but just trying to get the tecnique down first. I'm not sure if it will ever happen at this point. I added the stearic and poured all layers at 140. I'm determined to keep trying till I get it down perfect!! I refuse to be a quitter!!! Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroome2005 Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 Keep going Dayglow.. I haven't tried them so I can't help you but I am cheering you on to success :-) :yay: :highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fern Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 Getting closer.... Have you tried using alot of stearic...like 3-4 tablespoons per lb of wax? I also let my wax cool to the point of being slightly cloudy before I pour...this helps too. Your doing good...just hang in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 play with your temperatures and the way you pour. You might get closer. It just takes a lot of experimenting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtngrl Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 I'd like to suggest that you work on one thing at a time. So, instead of doing both rustic & layers, just work on rustics. Baby steps. Use fewer ingredients (i.e. no FO, one color, one additive). Start w/ the simple & move toward the more complex. Once you master an element, move on to the next. Have no expections about the finished candle, but be sure to have an open mind so you can learn from your happy accidents & unfortunate conclusions. Are you keeping notes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 I agree. Trying simple would be better. Even when I use all the same color, I pour it in small amounts and splash it around, pour more and splash. Since you're having trouble I'd suggest maybe cooling the mold some. Not in the freezer or anything that would cause condensation, but just cool. Like maybe setting in the fridge for 5 mins or setting outside in a protected area (assuming it's cold outside there like it is here). And let the wax cool until it's cloudy/film beginning to form. My pour pots usually have an 1/8" thick film on the walls whiles I'm pouring. Guess the cold air cools the metal sides faster than the wax on the top. Keep trying, you'll get there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 keep on trying Ellen, I see some rustic there!The wax that gives me the better rustic is a mix of paraffin and stearic the percentage is 80% and 20%, I think it's a lot of stearic but it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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