Jaye Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 It may say "enigma" under my name now, but I'm still pretty clueless about a lot of things. I made a photo-embedded hurricane for a workmate when I first started out, and it was perfect! It was a photo of his brand new baby girl and he and his wife absolutely loved it. He asked me yesterday if I could do some for his relatives too, and I opened up my big mouth and said yes. He wants TEN of them! By Friday! The one I did for him a couple of months ago took no time at all, so I wasn't too concerned about these ones, but I just cannot seem to get them to work! I swear I've tried this at least a dozen times today, and all I get are air bubbles all over the photo, or it's lopsided, or the wax sticks in the mold. I'm using exactly the same method as I did for the original one, but it's just not a happening thing this time around. I give up. I think putting a photo on the outside of a pillar is much easier, but are they safe to burn? Time is against me, so I can't make one to test. The only one I've ever made was for a friend and that was for decoration only. I was hoping someone has made one of these in the past? Sorry for the long-winded way of going about asking a simple question! TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspencreek Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 Honestly, I don't think I would try it. You are putting paper into a candle with a wick!!!! Sounds like a fire waiting to happen to me. On your hurricanes make sure your wax is around 200 degrees. Anytime I seem to be in a hurry with one of these buggers is when I have a lot of air bubbles and the picture moves around. Good Luck!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 Do you have my instructions for doing photo canes? I send so many out that I am sorry if I don't remember. Contact me with you email addy and I will try to help. Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 Would you have time to get one of these shipped to you?http://www.creativegemsmolds.com/store/view_product.php?product=T-L3S6AW7&searchlink=yes&search=HOLER&page=1They work great in pillars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaye Posted June 8, 2006 Author Share Posted June 8, 2006 Thanks guys, but I don't need to worry about the safety of photo candles now. He and his wife ONLY want hurricanes, so hopefully with Donita's help, I'll be able to oblige. Fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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