dcroome2005 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 LAUGH .. I know it's not pretty, but honestly, I don't think I did tooooo horrible for my first shot. Still have another one waiting to be cooled totallyScented Pumpkin Pie Spice ( Greenleaf FO)4045H Wax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspencreek Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 I think it looks great. The great thing about Rustics is they all look differently and it is always a suprise when you unmold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroome2005 Posted August 10, 2006 Author Share Posted August 10, 2006 Thank you- I meant to ask- any suggestions?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Are those parts in the middle where you poured or swished? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroome2005 Posted August 10, 2006 Author Share Posted August 10, 2006 yes scented. swished Did I swish too high? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 No lol, but are you opposed to melting it down again? There's something you can try with the swish if I can just explain it.I'd say swish more gently (and you'd say WTH are you talking about.) So, either sloppily pour the wax into the mold and then dump and wait about 10-15 seconds before pouring again and then pour normal. OR don't swish till the wax starts to look like it's cooling down and then tilt your mold and roll it 360 degrees. Do that a couple of times and don't be so exact about where the wax rolls and see what you get. And if that didn't make sense ... just keep practicing and take notes as to what you can do when you manipulate the wax, like what effects you can get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenkindred Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 please explain scented!!! i'm having the same look with mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroome2005 Posted August 10, 2006 Author Share Posted August 10, 2006 Thanks Scented, I will try that. No, I am not opposed to melting it down again. Will try it tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 OK, this is a crappy pic but I saw the other one. Your coloring is good. Looks to me like you waiting to long to pour the next layer. The "swishing" or splashing of the wax should spread a very thin layer above the pour line of that layer, which should get melted when the next layer is poured.The purpose of this thin layer is to have it melt and blend when you pour the next, for a very subtle effect. Timing is critical. You need to wait until the current layer has a skin forming, but if you move the candle in your hand you can still see the wax moving beneath the layer that is setting up. If you pour too soon, the wax will break through the current layer, but that is not necessarily a bad thing. Depending upon the thickness of the layer, 15-20 minutes is a good rule of thumb. If you wait too long, the layers will not blend, which is what I suspect is happening here. LOL you made me look for my first Rustic, Birth of a Rustic Addict They are so addictive; keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroome2005 Posted August 11, 2006 Author Share Posted August 11, 2006 Thanks E, I will work on perfecting this will your advice.Christina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsvlbrat Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 For your 1st rustic, I think you did good. Scented had some great advice to try next time.Good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Girl Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Looks good sis!I gotta try these now that I've found my 4045H that came in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Ok now I'm confused. Trying to update my Rustic file and Scented says to wait 15 to 20 seconds before pouring again and E says 15 to 20 minutes. Someday I hope to try these so I try to keep notes on what has been discussed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Dcroome, your candles are great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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