soprey Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 :undecided Does aryone know how to make a crackled pillar candle? I tried making some and they come out cracked only at the top. Any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Do a search for crackled candles on here. It shouldn't be hard to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 Hi....I am Donita.....and that is what I do.....I just got my computer shipped today and will be back on board next week. I have tutorials for this and many others and will help you the best I can. You can email me privately.......Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerinarkansas Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 Hi Donita, we miss you and all your beautiful masterpieces you make. Glad to hear you'll be back soon. Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 Get an ice bucket ready. A pitcher with ice and cold water works well. Make sure there is room for the candle to move. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Turn off. Dip the pillar a few times. Plunge into the ice bath and weight it so it's held down for 5 minutes or so. Take out and you're done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 Thank you for that info e! I was beginning to think it was an international secret there for a moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SliverOfWax Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 Oh, my, I had no idea that's what those were called. I made those in grade school. They are fun to make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 Oh, my, I had no idea that's what those were called. I made those in grade school. They are fun to make. Yeah, they are fun to make and they can save a flawed pillar PDQ! Here are some crackle saves... (all sold, BTW) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaiiansun Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 Maybe the email was for tips to make candles while on crack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 Thanks Eugenia and Donita. Glad to see you posting. Great looking crackles Eugenia. A dumb question though. How do you protect your wicks from getting saturated with water? Is heavy prewaxing them enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 Thanks Eugenia and Donita. Glad to see you posting. Great looking crackles Eugenia. A dumb question though. How do you protect your wicks from getting saturated with water? Is heavy prewaxing them enough?They dry out; no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soprey Posted September 24, 2006 Author Share Posted September 24, 2006 Thanks for the info Eugenia!! I plan on making some tomarrow. Thank-you Donita about the tutorials. I have e-mail you.Thoses flawed pillars look great.:highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Do you still have a cold throw, with this technique? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Do you still have a cold throw, with this technique?yes I can still smell those awful black and pink gardenia scented ones I did a few months ago...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 I always use prewaxed wicks and have no problem....I also found out that dipping into 180 water makes better cracks for me. I was doing it hotter. I have great cold throw too. Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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