sharyl55 Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 Got my mottles out of the molds. Not much left of the coke can candle. Still need to figure out how to seal the wick pin. Used 1 lb of wax for testing so made a small 3" one also. Used 4045, 1 T palm stearic, 1.25 oz FO scented Ocean Breeze, Peaks navy dye, room temp molds, and poured at 175. Next time will cut down on the no. of drops. They are going back into the pot to try and make 1 full size candle. Even though I forgot to tap didn't have any air bubbles. I'm liking these mottles. Have a ways to go to get mottles like you pros though. Know the can is upside down but liked this for the top.Edit: Melted these 2 down and made a regular 3" pillar. Pic on the last post. Couldn't believe how much the mottle changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelleRie Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 They are beautiful-love the color! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 Now I really like those. Love the mottle and the color is beautiful. "TT" Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtngrl Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 Great 1st mottles! Funny, I have the peak's navy liquid ('I'm assuming it's the liquid - plz correct me if I'm wrong) & have not liked the color results I've gotten, but I dig the blue you got. Maybe I didn't use enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 LOL, those came out nice. I'm looking forward to the non-truncated can candle. Why use less drops? You get such a nice mottle contrast when you dye them dark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 Man that sure is a pretty color Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 Like the mottled look and the color, but what's the point with a crushed can lol! (Seriously don't answer that!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted February 5, 2006 Author Share Posted February 5, 2006 Top, thought they may be too dark. Will know better when I get a full size pillar. Have poured a normal 3" pillar with the melt down. Trish, just like the angles you get with the crushed can. But since my cans are so small in diameter, I probably wouldn't be able to wick them right. At least with a 3" pillar I can find tips here on wicking. Did I say that I'm wick challenged? LOLAnyway thanks for the kind comments on my baby pillars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyvega Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 Great color and mottle - love that scent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted February 6, 2006 Author Share Posted February 6, 2006 Judy, I mix Peak's Ocean with a splash of Mtn Lake and Spring Rain together and call it Ocean Breeze. Been real popular for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyvega Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 I will have to try that - sorry, was just stuck on the "ocean" part of it lol - love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherie Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Lovin the mottle and the dark blue, very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraInNY Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 I love everything about the color, mottle and scent. The navy has such a pretty contrast with the mottle. I wouldn't change it. Just my 2 cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 I think that color makes the mottle look fabulous! I like the short crush too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Dallas_Texas_Dean Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Looks awesome to me. I have always loved really deep blue colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Very nice Sharyl, I really like the color blue and the mottling, I think you did a great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted February 6, 2006 Author Share Posted February 6, 2006 Melted down the shorties and this is what I got. Mottle wasn't as pretty but it smells good. May have to try and wick this one. Now to try the can thing again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Very nice....the mottle still looks good....now what are you going to make out of it? LOL "TT" Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted February 6, 2006 Author Share Posted February 6, 2006 Donita, I need to practice wicking pillars so may as well start with this one. Only got 1 slab of 4045 to play with so trying to get the most bang for my buck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Looks good. Bet you're gonna enjoy burning that puppy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtngrl Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Let's good Sharyl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojo T. Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 They all look good - love that dark blue mottle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Dallas_Texas_Dean Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 I think it is beautiful I love the depth/dimension! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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