dudibgd Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Hello everyone, as I'm new to this forums, I may face certain difficulties with its proper usage. A question: you may have already discussed this, but I wonder if someone have already tried and succeded in making a spliting pillar candle? that is a candle that splits in 2 half while burning (unfortunately I do not have any photos now with me, but I'll try to get some) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 The way I would approach that is to have a nylon cord running through the pillar, like fishing line or something, which would melt when the candle burns down to a certain point, releasing a spring loaded mechanism that would then whack the candle with an axe. Maybe I'll make up a tester and post in the gallery if it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudibgd Posted May 7, 2006 Author Share Posted May 7, 2006 thank's in advance.do you always reply so fast in the US? it takes some time in europe for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Makin Momma Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 lmao Top!! I thought the main goal of pillar making was for it NOT to split?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudibgd Posted May 7, 2006 Author Share Posted May 7, 2006 it's a specific burning effect, actually. the sides (2 of them, of course) are like getting dislocated from the epicenter (or wick position), but no negatice effects are present (the parafine still evaporates normally) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterBaker2 Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 it's a specific burning effect, actually. the sides (2 of them, of course) are like getting dislocated from the epicenter (or wick position), but no negatice effects are present (the parafine still evaporates normally)I guess I'm not able to wrap my brain around this one, pictures would help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudibgd Posted May 7, 2006 Author Share Posted May 7, 2006 ok, I've found a picture, but how do I insert an attachment here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterBaker2 Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 ok, I've found a picture, but how do I insert an attachment here? Go to your original post and then click edit, and then click go advanced. Click on the paper clip and then upload your attachment.HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 If you cannot figure out how to post, simply make a reply and then click on the paperclip. This will let you browse your computer to post the picture. If it's a link to some place, simply copy that link and paste it into your post. If you go the paper clip method, once you've uploaded the picture, click on the paperclip again and click on the name of your picture. It should upload. It won't upload if it's too big or a file not supported. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudibgd Posted May 7, 2006 Author Share Posted May 7, 2006 sorry for waiting so long, there no way I can post an attachment, there's like a restriction to that. anyway, I found the web site : www.daenische-kerzen.deso, check outwaiting for comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Oh I see. It's a foliating candle. I've always wanted to experiment with making those but have never had time. It's a rather tricky marriage of the right wick with the right wax to make the effect work really well. Best to start off with a concave mold. The leaves develop with repeated 3 hour burns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Makin Momma Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Well that is the most interesting thing I've seen in a while. Thanksfor sharing. I have no advice for you, though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 I have had this happen to my 2" pillars but not as extreme. It was years ago, but my recipe was something like this: 10 lbs 1242 (139 mp), 5 tsp luster crystals, 5 tsp mold release, unscented, wick #4/0 Sq. I used plexiglass molds then and they were slightly concave. Mine did not do it on both sides, it would be just one. I think that there was something about the particular batch of wax I had at that time though. As it only happened for a short time and stopped once I got more wax.Janette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathyinME Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 WOW Have no idea how to make them but those are cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph in tx Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 I, personally have never attempted this. I don't know what type of wax or wick they use, but I have seen something simular (sp) to this somewhere on the web. I believe they called it a flowering candle (pillar)? This is not the effect I would want personally, but it is different. Maybe try to google it and see what ya come up with. Steph in tx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 http://www.candletech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5148&highlight=foliating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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