Regina Filange Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 Well.... thanks for Jojo for bringing this technique to my attention and due to Donitas fantastic tutorial, I was able to turn a terrible looking ball candle into a very nice crackled candle in a matter of minutes. Thank you both so much!I made the pic rather large to show off the detail.It's scented with Peak's Amish Harvest.What do you think? Personally, I'm amazed! I wish I had taken a before picture. You'd never believe it's the same candle.~RF~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 Beautiful crackle, and love the orange! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzie Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 Looks like a huge success to me. :highfive: The crackle is just a wonderful technique for turning the ordinary into something special. Glad that you've now had this experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystical_angel1219 Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 Love it! I'd like to see a pic once u put a flame to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corence Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 I think it looks awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 I think it looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beauloser Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 Wow...that is really striking!! Nice candle making. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin'Hot Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 That's really cool! I've got to try this---along with the million other things I want to try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheri Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspencreek Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 That is great. I can't wait to try it myself!!!! Thanks for sharing the great picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 Very pretty. Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaritamama Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 Awesome candle - love the crackle, and it really stands out nicely with the orange. Well Done!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixie*dust Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 I love the look of that.. and a great shade of Orange to boot. I've never heard of a crackle? But I like it!pix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherie Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 Great looking candle and love the crackle finish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 :cool2:That is a very cool candle - it kind of reminds me of lightening. I too would love to see it burning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojo T. Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 That is one beautiful candle. IMO once you can turn any failure into a success you are a professional candle maker! The failures can become challenges to find new methods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regina Filange Posted April 2, 2006 Author Share Posted April 2, 2006 Thanks for the nice comments everyone!I gave this one to my mom. Then my sis in law saw it and ordered 2 of them. My friend order 2 of them also.If I ever get to keep one for myself, I'll be sure to light it and take a pic!Too bad I only have 1 ball mold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaye Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 I was just as excited as you Regina when I discovered this crackle technique! I had a cupboard FULL of candles that weren't quite perfect that I hadn't gotten around to melting yet. This technique was the answer to my prayers! Of course, all this excitement disappeared when I actually tried it! I followed Donita's excellent tutorial exactly, but.... ugh. The wick fell out of the first one while I was dipping it and the candle dropped in. The entire jug of water and melted wax went EVERYWHERE. I wasn't about to give up, so tried with the next one. The candle kept floating from side to side every time I dipped it! Because the wick isn't solid and the candle is lighter in weight than the water, it wouldn't dip properly. I ended up shoving a fork in the middle and dipping it that way... but then I had holes and drip marks all over the candle! Please tell me I'm not the only one that has these problems with dipping?! :embarasse I discovered another way to make the crackle look though... I put a candle in the freezer for a while, ran it under hot water and then immediately back into the freezer. It worked! It doesn't look as good as yours and Donita's and JoJo's though, so if you (or anyone) can offer any suggestions on dipping, I'm all ears! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 Love the look:D Very pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 Donita's method works wonders! Looking good now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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