Donita Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 Some of you might remember the experiment I did for Luke. It was a green cane like this but done with two molds. This one was poured just like a regular hurricane. It took 2 slabs of wax. (20 lbs)... It is 10 1/2" across and a little over 7" tall. It weighs 7 lbs. It has a flower design on the back also so it can be used as a centerpiece. Sand in the bottom with 5 tea lights. It is going down to our store tomorrow. I have the green one on my dinning room table. Looks very pretty at night. I think one would look good with roses and buds. This is as large as I plan to go.....for now anyway....lol.... Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted February 27, 2006 Author Share Posted February 27, 2006 sorry it was so large Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fefeli Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 the pisture is large like your candle beautiful work Donita, well last week I see in a store some x-large huricane (about 40-50 lb) candles, and I was try to think how empty the wax from inside :undecided. I can design some ideas donita if you want, but I can't make so big candles I don't have big molds or big pots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 You've lost it for sure girl. Tell ya what, "I've got a big old galvanized bath tub here, do you want me to ship it down so you can use it for a mold for yer next one?" I think it's 3 feet in diameter, should be perfect. All kidding aside, it's a beauty as always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fefeli Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 Donita I send you e-mail Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veronica Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 WOW! Big & Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdevine Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Woman is there an end to your "Artistic" ability? Everytime I see a pic of something that you've done, my mouth just drops open and I say,,,,,,"Wow, how beautiful".I was wondering the other day, have you ever done a hurricane (clear/white) and embedded colored chunks in the bottom or throughout it? I wondered how that would look with the flowers. Maybe embed green chunks in the bottom of the hurricane and bring up from that with flowers? Just throwing off ideas from your works of art, though my imagination nor artistic ability is ZIPPO compared to yours.Can't get enough of your great work Donita,,,,,,,,,you are amazing!!!!!!! Portia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 That's a biggy for sure. So very pretty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marye Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 That is gorgeous! How in the heck did you get it in the water bath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 As usual so beautiful job! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Just beautiful. But then agian all your work is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Quite nice even though you broke the board lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystical_angel1219 Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Who said size doesn't matter? :tiptoe: :tiptoe: :tiptoe: That is one gorgeous candle Donita. Elegant, feminine and just screams Spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojo T. Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Now that would look lovely on my table. How beautiful is that! ! ! ! !:highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceCarvesWax Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 I also like your idea of using sand in the bottom! Perfect material to keep the bottom from getting too hot. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 WOW I could take my bath inside that 'cane!!!!Beautiful piece of art! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 How beautiful. :whoohoo: I have to ask. Did you use a hoist to overdip it. I would have to start a workout program to overdip something weighing 7 lbs. Love the flowers. Is it Spring yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumina Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 WOW just beautiful.... You always have such great ideas and beautiful candles. Hope you write that book... You have given me lots of ideas to try out and soon I hope to post some pictures.Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted February 28, 2006 Author Share Posted February 28, 2006 Thanks everyone for your nice compliments. And Portia.....hmmmmm thinking about those green chunks lol.....I have used sand in the bottom for a underwater seashell and sea grass garden. Ok Tucker....bring it on.....I am always up for the challenge. Sharyl....that is why I work out with weights....I may be old, but I am strong. Being that the "mold" I used was a huge crock pot, it has handles on it. I had no problem lifting the 20 lbs from the counter down to the floor into the water bath. Ovedipping it was the challenge. Even at 7 pounds when finished...it was a little bulky to say the least. They make all sizes of crock pots with handles if anyone is interested in making larger hurricanes. It was easier doing the two part way. I only had to heat up 6 pounds of wax and then another one for pouring the bottom. It was a fun project....maybe not necessary....but I HAD to do it. Haven't heard from Luke recently......I wonder if he got encased in one of his 200 lb candle rockets.....lol.....Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Very pretty Donita. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelleRie Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 As always, you do beautiful work. But jeez that thing is huge!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 No wonder you can stay so slim and fit. I would, too, if I were making 7 lb. hurricanes! As usual, this one is a beautiful work of art! I cannot wait to receive the one I ordered from you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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