chris77 Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Ooops, I posted this in the wrong forum first.....let's try this againHowdy. After a bit of a Hiatus from candles, here is my most recent candle...from last night! Cucumber Canteloupe Candlewic Soy 1251% Frostop2% Beeswax5% FOFirst layer poured at 150Second layer poured at 155I really like the adhesion to the glass. The cold throw is nice. My blend was okay, however I noticed the green layer was starting to crack slightly on top before I poured the orange layer. The orange layer cooled and looked like it had a growth on top, similar to what people describe as cauliflower. I heat gunned it twice and still did not have a smooth top. I'm wondering if I should up the percentage of beeswax?Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroome2005 Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 That actually reminds me of a frozen drink on top :-)Great job other than the top that you are not happy with, but I kinda like it as a slushy looking top!Christina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinMom Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 I like it alot...I love the colours...Great jobJenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenniejr Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 I love the colors! I agree with Christina ~ looks like a frozen drink. :highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzie Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Nice colours and adhesion, but the top is a bit off-putting IMO. Not that I have any suggestions for fixing it - but I'm sure that someone will chime in with helpful advice. Keep on practising (and posting). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 I really like the colors you picked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspencreek Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 The top of the candle is baffling. Have you poked the "growths" to make sure they are not air bubbles????Other then that everything looks really good. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 It sure does look like a slushy...lol....I like the colorsno idea how to fix that though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyvega Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 Nice layers (I know nothing about soy or containers, so I can't offer any advice to the problem on the top) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris77 Posted May 26, 2006 Author Share Posted May 26, 2006 It's not an empty air bubble, though there is a little air in it. I made another using 3% BW instead of 2. Much better results...top was better initially, head gunned it once and got a shiny, slick looking top....with the exception of an airbubble that made it's way to the surface.thanks for the response!ChrisThe top of the candle is baffling. Have you poked the "growths" to make sure they are not air bubbles????Other then that everything looks really good. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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