Everito Bandito Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 I got these candles from my supplier but I had to put them togeeether myself. wax was 1343 scented with Amaretto Nog .80 oz pp. I made these Saturday morning but wife was out of town for the weekend and had my camera.I definitely had some frosting stuck inside my molds. I chilled the molds and then later as they were cooling, read on candletech that I shouldn't have chilled them. I added vybar 103 about 3/4 tsp pp. to help with the scent load. Stearic at 4 heaping tsp. pp and let cool at room temp for a bit over 9 hrs.Besides chilling the molds what else did I do wrong to lose much of the frosting? Thanks for any help.edited to add: I also used a pinch of UV inhibitor pp. (is this ok to use with rustics?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 I got these candles from my supplier but I had to put them togeeether myself. wax was 1343 scented with Amaretto Nog .80 oz pp. I made these Saturday morning but wife was out of town for the weekend and had my camera.I definitely had some frosting stuck inside my molds. I chilled the molds and then later as they were cooling, read on candletech that I shouldn't have chilled them. I added vybar 103 about 3/4 tsp pp. to help with the scent load. Stearic at 4 heaping tsp. pp and let cool at room temp for a bit over 9 hrs.Besides chilling the molds what else did I do wrong to lose much of the frosting? Thanks for any help.They do look good for a first.About the additives...For one you don't need both also Vybar 103 will kill mottle and make a smooth finish. I think Stearic is the only additive you need in this wax, for the rustic look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everito Bandito Posted August 14, 2006 Author Share Posted August 14, 2006 Thank - you candleman, I see what you are saying now, the vybar kills the mottle. There is so much to learn and remember. I'd better write that down.:smiley2: Next time I will just use stearic and decrease the scent load to about 3% - 1/2 oz pp. which is what I think the wax is rated for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Dallas_Texas_Dean Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 I LOVE the color choices and think that you did a great job! Everyone has to have their first candles and I am not sure many people would tackle so many layers and such a creative endeavor for their first pillars! It took me well over a year to make any kind of pillar candle...and when I finally did, took a class and used the Palm wax.....fairly safe way to make my first Pillar having someone hold my hand through the process. of course, I have made several since... but still don't have the suckers wicked. They look nice setting up in the closet though. Keep them coming!!!!! Congratulations on your colorful firsts!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Actually Everito (Oh how that rolls off the tongue!) You can use any additive you want, but I for rustics I would stick with 3 T of steric if you want the powdery whitish look to them. OR I would simply pour cool and swish and slosh a little bit with vybar103 if you want, with a little steric if you want. I don't like v103 in my 1343 (Oh that sounded strangely nerdy and scientific), but I like it more than the UA. As for a pinch of UV? Always add it! Just make it a habit. Love the colors. Sorry about the crust. Don't rush it next time And keep molds out of the fridge. Use a deep freeze (put your mold in one) and get some really outlandish jump lines (shhhh). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everito Bandito Posted August 14, 2006 Author Share Posted August 14, 2006 Thank- you, Michael and Scented - come to think of it, these are my first layers also. I did use the freezer, had those babies deep chilled...lol...and it did a pretty radical number on the blue topped one...LOL.. (shhhh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Those are very pretty candles. They (especially do to the blue top) make me think of Da Vinci's painting, "Starry Night". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Tell me you didn't deep freeze with wax in the molds Everito. Just gotta watch for moisture. Did your mold jump on you when you poured? If it didn't, wasn't frozen enough (some would say ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Thank- you, Michael and Scented - come to think of it, these are my first layers also. I did use the freezer, had those babies deep chilled...lol...and it did a pretty radical number on the blue topped one...LOL.. (shhhh)WOW!!! love the texture on the top. Wish that could be done on the whole candle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everito Bandito Posted August 14, 2006 Author Share Posted August 14, 2006 Tell me you didn't deep freeze with wax in the molds Everito. Just gotta watch for moisture. Did your mold jump on you when you poured? If it didn't, wasn't frozen enough (some would say )I didn't. I just put them in the freezer at the beginning (empty) The molds came out of the freezer covered in frost. At that point I thought about the condensation water factor for a moment. Then figured what the heck, pour some hot wax in (150 degrees so it wasn't super hot) and see what happens. Never did put them back in freezer after that.But when I took the candles out of the molds, I was thinking along the lines of what candleman was thinking, too bad I couldna get that shock effect throughout the whole candle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Very Nice Everito good job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pennipom@yahoo.com Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 those turned out pretty cool, luv the color combo too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeus_Nana Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 I love the colors you chose and the blue looks divine. Wish my husband would pour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspencreek Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 I love them, great job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
von691 Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 love the color combo, nice job on the candles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everito Bandito Posted August 17, 2006 Author Share Posted August 17, 2006 Thank you all very much for your positive feedback. I can use all of the encouragement that I can get. :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 They look great, especially the one with the dark blue top.Sally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Nice looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorrie Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 I love the color combo's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candlewitch Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 Making mucho grande tacos are alot easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 But when I took the candles out of the molds, I was thinking along the lines of what candleman was thinking, too bad I couldna get that shock effect throughout the whole candle.Well not having a deep freeze I can't give you tips, BUT I hear really frozen molds are known to dance, jump and go anywhere. You'd have to test that candle for the condensation. Maybe even try it at a hotter pour than what you did and it might go all over the candle. But this would all be in fun at first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Those are very pretty candles. They (especially do to the blue top) make me think of Da Vinci's painting, "Starry Night".I agree! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Great first Everito! Yes, fridge is a no-no. e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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