Alohagirl Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 I wish I could get the hang of choosing colors that go well together. These are not at all what I was going for. (They remind me of those afghans people used to crochet in the 70's.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 May not be the colors you were looking for but I think they are cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oceangazer1 Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 I think they are wonderful! They match fine!! Great presentation too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdevine Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Maybe they do, but they are lacking the bright orange there, just depends on what the scent is as to if the colors go with it or not. Hey, I used to crochet those color of afghans and I'm still just "39",,,,,,,,,LOL the 70's aren't that long ago............ Portia or at least I'd hope the 70's won't that long ago,,,,,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Oh heck! I was picturing some hideous color blends...LOLThose are gorgeous. Thery look like desert candles. Maybe a cactus and some sagebrush in the background. Very Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzie Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 I wish I could get the hang of choosing colors that go well together. These are not at all what I was going for. I think that you HAVE chosen colours that go well together. Don't give yourself a hard time just because they didn't turn out the way you expected (hope that I'm listening to this good advice too). LOL. I find that a few days away from the initial result I'm able to look at the candle as it is not how I thought it should be and it's usually much better than I give myself credit for. Well that's it from Aunty Mozzie's comfort corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Sometimes it's the colors we don't chose to go together that make the most beautiful candles. I think they look quite nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Just because you don't like where you ended up dosen't mean that there is anything wrong with them....they do look "retro". Thank heaven everyone doesn't likek the same thing. Just keep on trying and when you get something that you just love.....someone else won't even like it....hee hee hee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannon WY Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 I really love those colors! They look beautiful together:smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 They aren't hideous. I think you've got an interesting combo. I might have left the orange our or put it with the darker brown, but that's just me. Something you might do, if you're looking at colors that go together, with chips and blocks you can rub them on white paper and get a good idea of what they will look like next to each other. Or get a box of crayons and then try to match the colors with your dyes etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrie Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 I was born in the 70's, so I like 'em.I think they are great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amylou Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 I think they are great!!! They look awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolas Lights Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 I was born waayyyyyyy before the 70's and I love the colors. Good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alohagirl Posted August 16, 2005 Author Share Posted August 16, 2005 Okay, if you guys say so...I think that's good advice from "Scented" about testing color blocks on paper. I use liquid dyes now, but since I have so much trouble with color combos, maybe I should switch to blocks. Hmmmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajl Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 I really like your colour combo and your candles would look great on my dinning room table Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 I think they are pretty. They don't look retro at all:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 I know it's hard to "like" them when you were really hoping they would look differently than how they turned out, but I really really like those, and think that they would sell in a snap! I love your presentation and how you curl your wicks, very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Okay, if you guys say so...I think that's good advice from "Scented" about testing color blocks on paper. I use liquid dyes now, but since I have so much trouble with color combos, maybe I should switch to blocks. Hmmmm...Nope. You don't need to switch. You can get this with the liquids. It's just going to take experimenting to get the colors. Using crayons for picking out color schemes will still work. Just gonna have to remember that liquids are most concentrated. Once you get your experimenting down, shouldn't be hard to reproduce the color again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 The 70s are comming back honey, I think these look wonderful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenniejr Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 They look great to me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaiiansun Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 i like it Dev you have my address lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieM Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 I think they look great, and my mom would love em!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtngrl Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Didn't I just read somewhere (not here) about color trends ... chocolate, shades of brown, earth tones. I think you're onto something here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy23 Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 They may not be what you were looking for, but they are beautiful. Very earthy and woulf probably go with most decor (LIKE MINE, he, he) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montecosmo Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 I wish I could get the hang of choosing colors that go well together. I think those colors go great together. I love your candles.Stacy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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