myst25872002 Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 I still have the first candle I made ..I keep it in my bedroom so no one will see it but just can't bring myself to melt it down, it's horrible but I love it. Yours looks much better than my first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspencreek Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Really for your first candle it does not look bad at allKeep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Not such a bad candle....as least it looks like a candle....and it looks ok burning. You do need to experiment with wicks....especially for a square candle...they do not burn as well as a round one....but that is just the nature of the beast. I had a customer complain that the square candle he bought didn't burn to all of the edges.....we had to explain that a melt pool is ROUND........Bruce......I think if I had entered the same contest I would have won......but the funny thing is.....the ugly candles still sell.....only God knows why (smile).......Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnjieBurdett Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Hi there. New to the forum and luvin it! Do I see an 'Ugliest Candle' competition coming on Anjie,x. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girlyracer Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 I think it's great for your first attempt. Look at it this way .... it's unique and has a face only a mother would love .I've seen far worse on sale in shops and craft fairs and they sell!!Like everything else practice makes perfect. Keep up the good work.Ruby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindys Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 If that is going to be your worst. I cant wait to see your best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ive been in your shoes many times making candles and I do shows. Keep up the good work and great stories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Late Night Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 Thanks for sharing your story! I think your baby is beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comfortscents Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 I can't begin to tell you how many times in my rush to see my finished product I yanked a candle out of the mold by the wick and ended up with just a waxy string in my hands...even after 4 years I'm still excited but I trained myself to pour at night..I pour around 7pm..and then right before I go to bed top off the wax then when I get up the next morning...all my candles are ready to pop out of the molds. I'm sure there's a moe "professional" way of doing this but ya gotta dance with the guy that brung ya and that's what works the best for me....lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aimgrace Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 I too am making my first pillars. I made a square with a wick pin (loved that tool), and threaded my round pillar and used a screw. Easy, but I just liked using the wick pin better. I learned about those the hard way after making votives by dropping my wick into them after coagulation. Now I am making a ball mold and I have no patience for it so far. It has been cooling for 3 hrs and still no hardness. Not even enough to poke holes. UGGG. So I have to say for your first one, you did an awesome job. My square is getting remelted and done over because the repours did not seal. I actually am able to pull apart my layers. I didn't have a wax spill, but I just didn't have the patience to wait it out for a complete cool before pouring. I remembered my relief holes, but mine didn't seal when I repoured. So no safe burning for me. I really like yours. It would look great in my kitchen on my dining table. Love it. If you didn't say it, you wouldn't know it is your first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristineG Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 A very cute story! I give you a tremendous amount of credit for trying, finishing the candle and posting the picture. It doesn't look that bad...I know the color is off but just think how much fun you're going to have and how much easier it will seem making the next! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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