Ilona Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 So last night I did it! I tried my first round of Feather Palm.The two together was my first try. They are scented Cranberry Spice. The pics are a bit light as they are deeper in real life.The second is scented Mullberry and is a deeper shade of berry. I like the patterns that came out on this one.I have right now cooling a 5 inch tall one that is 2 color layered 1/2 Mullberry and 1/2 Blueberry Cobbler with a deep blue. I can't wait to get it out of the mold and see if that one worked.The wicks are not trimmed so excuse them please. I trim them right before I burn. Overall I'm thrilled these came out! Tomorrow I'll be making dark green ones with Xmas Tree scent for xmas pressies. Also waiting for my bayberry wax to make tapers. I'll post those if they come out. Thanks for all the advice!ilona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 Sweetness! I love that coloring. I see the effect of the wax too. Good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmspath Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 Those are beautiful.. love the look and the color.I really like the shape of the pillars on top - where did you get your molds? The couple I have, dont make a nice edge like that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroome2005 Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 Gorgeous. You will get addicted to these. I love making these!!! Love the color! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romasoy Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 So last night I did it! I tried my first round of Feather Palm.The two together was my first try. They are scented Cranberry Spice. The pics are a bit light as they are deeper in real life.The second is scented Mullberry and is a deeper shade of berry. I like the patterns that came out on this one.I have right now cooling a 5 inch tall one that is 2 color layered 1/2 Mullberry and 1/2 Blueberry Cobbler with a deep blue. I can't wait to get it out of the mold and see if that one worked.The wicks are not trimmed so excuse them please. I trim them right before I burn. Overall I'm thrilled these came out! Tomorrow I'll be making dark green ones with Xmas Tree scent for xmas pressies. Also waiting for my bayberry wax to make tapers. I'll post those if they come out. Thanks for all the advice!ilonaBeautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henryk Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 See - you didn't have to worry at all - they came out great ! (BTW, don't forget to mix beeswax with that bayberry for your tapers). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airforcewife Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 nice job I hope mine look that good when I try with my new wax, They are beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 They look great.Have you tested them?Palm wax is hard to wick and can blow out a side because it is such a hard & brittle wax.How is the cold & hot throw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspencreek Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 I think they look absolutely wonderful. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbuddy Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Dallas_Texas_Dean Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 They are absolutely beautiful!Will you PLEASE tell me how you get your pics posted? They are nice and large enough to actually SEE them! I would love to know how to post pics larger than thumbnails!Don't mean to highjack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 They are absolutely beautiful!Will you PLEASE tell me how you get your pics posted? They are nice and large enough to actually SEE them! I would love to know how to post pics larger than thumbnails!Don't mean to highjack!Try copy & paste for larger pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 Very pretty color Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Ilona, those are beautiful and what a nice, rich color! WHat palm wax are you using? That's a nice, stable crystal pattern you have going on there... What was your pour temp?And, candleman is right - just like any candle that's overwicked, has an uncentered wick or not properly turned - palm can blow out a side and make a real mess! Because when palm blows, it really FLOWS, we recommend placing it on a large plate or in a flat-bottomed bowl. Guess how we found out? :DCan hardly wait to see your layered ones! AND the bayberry tapers! Maybe next year, I'll get some bayberry wax... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyfoxy46628 Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Ooooh, Aaaah! I just love palms!! Great job and fabulous color!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlena Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Those are just gorgeous! I made some Love Spell ones & used RRD 50 & had a blow out after 3 hrs. I get my palm feather wax from BC.....Please let us know how your's burned & with what wick you used.....~Carlena~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Those are beautiful.. love the look and the color.I really like the shape of the pillars on top - where did you get your molds? The couple I have, dont make a nice edge like that...I'd also like to know where you got your molds..i love that top & cant find any anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilona Posted December 20, 2006 Author Share Posted December 20, 2006 Hi Everyone!santa big Sorry it took me a bit to reply as I am pouring all my soy container xmas presents. I think I've lost my sense of smell. Any tips for candlenose?Anyway I got the molds at BCN. They are the seamless molds. if the link works...http://secure.candlesupply.com/catalog_page_Quick_Pick.cfm?queries_index=index8&ProductCodeID=41&ProductSubCodeID=155&NewProduct=0I have not burned them yet. I will do test burns tomorrow and I know about blow outs so I plan to have a go in an aluminum pan to try out. I have one wicked with the RRD 47 and the other with a hemp 1400 that I may or may not test depending how the 47 does. If the 47 is too big I'll go down from there. I got this batch of wax from BCN and have another 5lb bag from candlewic en route to try and see how they compare.As for temps and such...I have an alarm thermometer and I heat the molds in the oven (lowest temp I turn oven on for 5 min and then let it cool. That makes it warm but not hot). I take off double broiler at 201 and pour immediately. Then I put them in the oven (it is off, but still around 110F) to cool. This insulates the candles and slows the cooling. I read that I could put a towel around it, but I have kids (7 and 8) that I do not want to accidentally pull the towel and get hot wax burns.Now where I did not succeed and need advice is with the color layering. What happens is that as the wax cools it contracts away from the edges, even when not fully cool. So when I do the 2nd color pour it seeps down the sides and looks yucky. Any ideas?Henryk...Yes I plan to do 50/50 soy and bayberry. I'm just waiting on the arrival of the wax. I'm excited. I'll post pix of them when I get them done.I'll also try to get some pix of the burning up here to see how it goes. I'm not giving these as gifts as of now until I have them fully tested, which may take some time. I'm not rushing it as I am a sticler about safety.Thanks all so much for looking. I'll let you know how the candlewic wax compares to the BCN. Have a great holiday!!Ilona santa chee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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