Veronica Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 I'm not really liking this one....It's been a longgggg day, think I need to go to bed and try again tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brat Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 I think it looks great! Simple, sophisticated.... wish I could do that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fern Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 I think it is quite lovely as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Dallas_Texas_Dean Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Veronica....how did you learn how to cut and carve, and how would you suggest someone get started that has an interest in learning?I am not really wanting it to become all consuming, I would just like to learn the basics. I realize it takes vats etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Looks good to me. It's very simple looking but I like it Why are you liking it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corence Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 I think it is very elegant....just a little bare though, IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elle110 Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 I like it, I like more simple...love your work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Very nice. I am really a color person though, a little too much white for me. But it does look very elegant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Maybe you could have dipped it one more time half way up for a little more color on the outside? Otherwise I think it looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 I love the design but it looks unfinished to me due to all the white. Maybe if the final wax / dip was tinted a complimentary color. I obviously don't carve so probably am all wet on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceCarvesWax Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 I would not be able to keep my knife away from the white between the points. Maybe one or even a pair of long twists to break up the white. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veronica Posted March 5, 2006 Author Share Posted March 5, 2006 Veronica....how did you learn how to cut and carve, and how would you suggest someone get started that has an interest in learning?I am not really wanting it to become all consuming, I would just like to learn the basics. I realize it takes vats etc.I bought a book called "Cut & Carve Candles" by Dana Marie Brooks and went from there....started off making them on the stove "double boiler system" which can be done but you can only do smaller candles. DH wasn't very happy I took over his kitchen! I got lucky and found a 6 vat dipping system on ebay. I'ts much easier than working on the stove and DH was happy to have his kitchen back! LOLI think the main thing is a lot of practice and patience! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veronica Posted March 5, 2006 Author Share Posted March 5, 2006 I would not be able to keep my knife away from the white between the points. Maybe one or even a pair of long twists to break up the white. BruceI think thats why I didn't like it "too much white". Do you pick up the speed with experience? I don't know how you can make three in an hour....I took so long with this one I couldn't add any more cuts the wax was hardening up on me.I think I'll try it again today. I know I was slower last night. I had been up since 4:30am and had a very long day. I'm a member of a car club "The Untamed Mustangs". We did a fund raiser/car show yesterday for a local man who has no insurance and is in need of a liver transplant. That was a lot of work but well worth it. I just couldn't go to bed without making at least one candle! LOL I should have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 I agree its beautiful just more color. Do you add pictures, poems, and invitations to your candles? I always thought that idea was so neat! Hope you keep posting your creations as I luv to see them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtngrl Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 It looks like a beginner's candle ... but just 'cuz the design looks simple. I like the vivid white you have, the brightness of the yellow, & the gloss. It's not something I would buy, though, but it would inspire me to get in to carving candles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 i kinda like it this way, but i'm not into the ornate ones...just personal taste. you are very talented with these! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley1231 Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 I love it! What immediatly came to mind was mothers day,and I would sit it next to a vase filled with daffodils! To each its own I guess!I'm new to candle making...soo this might sound dumb..but how on earth did you get sucha beautiful High Gloss on yourcandles?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 I feel teased lol. Wanna see the black and white one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Well....since I don't do them...it looks fine to me. I like the simple look too. I like the others as well.....I just like them.....I can't do them so it is magic to me. Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lin Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 I think its very pretty to and have found out first hand its not easy so god bless your talents. Its not as fancy as the others but everyone likes something different. I think some of them can just be to much at times to. I think your doing a great job since theres not much help out there to learn this. Like everything you will speed up in time, as the more you do the faster your get. Your wax is very white and shinney, looks great. What wax are you useing, and what did you use to make it so nice and white? Your doing wonderful work so keep them coming. Lin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veronica Posted March 8, 2006 Author Share Posted March 8, 2006 I think its very pretty to and have found out first hand its not easy so god bless your talents. Its not as fancy as the others but everyone likes something different. I think some of them can just be to much at times to. I think your doing a great job since theres not much help out there to learn this. Like everything you will speed up in time, as the more you do the faster your get. Your wax is very white and shinney, looks great. What wax are you useing, and what did you use to make it so nice and white? Your doing wonderful work so keep them coming. LinThank you Lin (and everyone)The wax is igi 4611 from bitter creek, the white is Titanium dioxide from Pourette. The shinney look is from the candle glaze (I don't remember where it came from). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sed8ed Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinMom Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Where did you learn how to make those candles. I would love to learn. They look awesome...I have looked a few of your candles and you do excellent work. Jenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firehouse Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Since I don't do those, I think it looks great. I agree with some of the others-needs a bit more color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 I'm not a cut & carver, so I know zip. But I do know I like it very much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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