racooper Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 http://www.zgallerie.com/shop/viewmult.asp?sku=ghma007406&searchfor=Accessories&cat=HMA&Listabsolutepage=111I may have broken the rules for posting this. If I have, I am sorry. But...how do you get this look on a candle?I think it is BEAUTIFUL:smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Dallas_Texas_Dean Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 I think they are just dipped?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 The directions are on the website.. They are white candles dipped.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silkysoycreations Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 Awe, man...why did I have to see that...those are awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racooper Posted August 6, 2006 Author Share Posted August 6, 2006 Now I gotta go read about dipping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magsglass Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Those metallic candles are interesting and pretty, but did you all see this "pebble candle"? I'm not sure what to think of it:http://www.zgallerie.com/shop/viewmult.asp?sku=ghma0061&searchfor=Candleholders&cat=HMA&Listabsolutepage=23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silkysoycreations Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 This has been around a while as I bought that same boat and pebbles/wicks over 3yrs. ago. I never lit it because it was so fragrant on its own and lasted a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeAndMyPuppyDog Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Curious. How is "dipping" a candle going to give you a metalic and glazed finish? What exactly did they dip it in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racooper Posted August 7, 2006 Author Share Posted August 7, 2006 REALLY COOL!!!!Also, I looked about for "dipping" and didn't figure out how that would get that look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 I wonder if this isn't a spray on finish. Just a thought. Janette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 I wonder if this isn't a spray on finish. Just a thought. JanetteYou can use metallic spray paint, I have, but the candle must be un-scented. First wipe down candle with rubbing alcohol and then don't touch the candle with bare hands, best to wear gloves, you don't want oil from your hands to get on it. Spray on metallic paint, and try not to get any runs. The metallic paint alone may not give you the shine like the ones talked about. If not, then just spray on a gloss clear coat. No, this paint or clear coat is not flammable, once it is dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamperme Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 You can use metallic spray paint, I have, but the candle must be un-scented. First wipe down candle with rubbing alcohol and then don't touch the candle with bare hands, best to wear gloves, you don't want oil from your hands to get on it. Spray on metallic paint, and try not to get any runs. The metallic paint alone may not give you the shine like the ones talked about. If not, then just spray on a gloss clear coat. No, this paint or clear coat is not flammable, once it is dry.I was wondering about the flammability issue..those pebble ones are real neat..like that idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeAndMyPuppyDog Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 I was wondering about the flammability issue..those pebble ones are real neat..like that idea.I would worry too if I were you. The method described with spray paint will make one heck of a fire.Stay away from this method! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Love the metallic look. But... do they really burn well? I bought a scented candle and when I burned it found out it had been dipped. It was white on the inside. I was really peeved! Do ppl know these metallic candles are dipped I wonder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Well, it does say in the description that it's a shell over white paraffin, so I'd guess it's over dipped too. They do make a metallic finishing stuff for candles, I think I've seen it listed at Pourette, but I could be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Pourette sells a metallic spray finish for candles. I haven't used their brand, but i have used a similar product from a local supplier. It isn't paint. I'm not sure what it is made of but it doesn't inhibit the burn at all, or cause any other problems. It comes in several colours, gold, silver, bronze, green, red etc.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 The metallic sprays for candles works great......but like Candle Man said you need to wipe down your candle with alcohol first and not touch it for the spray to go on properly. I'm working on 80 pillars in silver for my niece's wedding this fall and it takes time, but well worth the effort. If you spray with a gloss coat to finish them off, they are beautiful. I still use a 36 flat braid with no problems!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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