judyvega Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Well, I've been trying to get rustics down, but I'm not quite getting them right. Can't seem to get the frost aspect. AND, I don't like how the layers don't look smooth where they meet. Argh! This is peaks 140 mp paraffin, w/stearic added. Poured all layers at 150. Any suggestions? Oh, and scented ocean. Thanks for any advice. I've been researching, but again, I can't get the frost look down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Well I like that they aren't smooth lol! It looks like waves crashing on water to me. How much steric did you use and what happens if pouring slightly cooler? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shell1226 Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Don't know what you should be doing differently, but I have to tell you...I love this one.:highfive: Good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Got any FO in there?It looks nice, BTW, even if it isn't the effect you were shooting for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyvega Posted February 6, 2006 Author Share Posted February 6, 2006 I used 3 Tbs pp of stearic. I don't know if I could pour any cooler - it was pretty thick as it was - I made some previously where I started pouring at 150, then went up 5 degrees each layer, and they LOOKED a little smoother than these, but fell apart when I tried to wick them. This held together great, but I don't like the looks of it. Ha. I think part of my prob as far as the non-smoothness of the layer adhesions is that I may have been getting my mold a little too cool in between repours (using a wet cloth). I'll give it another shot and not cool it down so much, but I still don't know why I'm not getting the frost I want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giedre11 Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Heck those look great! Something different! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelleRie Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Looks fantastic to me:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 It really is very amusing that what one person finds fault with another finds beauty. I like your candle even if that isn't what you are trying to do. Sorry I can't help because I don't use that wax. They are all different. I hate that.....Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Might be because you're cooling it between layers too. Ever notice when you want to remove one and stick it in the fridge that the frost usually stays in the mold? You could just pour all the layers at the same temp, poke wide and deep enough relief holes all around the wick at the end and do your final pour. Maybe add a touch more steric and see if that helps at all too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScentsandMore Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 If you had that on a shelf in a store for sale, I would purchase it. Looks nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRC06301983 Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 You know I am not sure what everyone else will say to this...But I make most of my candles rustic and I haven't really started to use Stearic Acid until recently. I get a perfectly fine rustic from just a OK6228 pillar wax and I pour mine cold and when I mean cold I mean just before the wax starts getting cloudy. I don't warm up my molds either. I just leave them room temperature.And don't use a water bath because that can help the wax smooth. Just pour cold, don't use so much stearic. I mean three tablespoons for a candle that small is a LOT in my opinion (then again I don't use any most of the time) and sit on it and wait. Thats my secret recipie. If it doesn't work...then acutally this was scented or Tops secret recipie and I was trying to pass it off as my own so take it up with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geekrunner Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Very nice layers and color, and Ocean is great FO for that! I have yet to make a decent rustic, but it looks like you have some rustic look.geek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geekrunner Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Thats my secret recipie. If it doesn't work...then acutally this was scented or Tops secret recipie and I was trying to pass it off as my own so take it up with them.LOL if it's top's recipe then no wonder you need the aloe! geek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 That would be for the exploding wax? Ouch!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Oh I agree with Scented. Looks like crashing waves. Perfect for that FO. Never tried a rustic so can't help there but I do love how this one turned out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Well I like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanya Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 For my rustics I pour around 140 to 145 but keep all layers at the same temp. I probably overdue on the stearic and I also swirl alittle after pouring. Dont wait too long between layers either.BTW your pillar looks awesome and your doing great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistress-of-light Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 I like it even if its not what your looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyvega Posted February 7, 2006 Author Share Posted February 7, 2006 Thanks for the input everyone - I think I'll try Tanya's method next and see how that works out . Thanks also for the compliments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackwebspider Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 I read where you can use a hair blow dryer and apply on the sides of the jar and this will remove lines but is quite a tedious procedure ----- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 I think it is very pretty, I really love that color in a candle, one of my favs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 That does look great!I think the lines that look like waves are jump lines. To bad this can't be done every time. So you most likely have a one of a kind candle. I would ask lost of $$$ for it since it's a one of a kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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