topofmurrayhill Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Nothing too exciting, but for a first attempt I'm happy enough with the results. Next time I'll adjust the timing to see if I can get a get a slightly smoother finish.I've been wanting to do this for a while. In the past I tried the polyurethane molds but that just didn't feel "real" enough to satisfy my wax geekhood.Those unscented pillars finally inspired me to fire up the dipping vat. At least with tapers you can light them for dinner and not have to keep them going for 3 hours. Plus they're fun to make! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Top, those are gorgeous. They look absolutely perfect. I need some red ones for Christmas dinner. Got any?e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverm00n Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Nothing too exciting, but for a first attempt I'm happy enough with the results. Next time I'll adjust the timing to see if I can get a get a slightly smoother finish.I've been wanting to do this for a while. In the past I tried the polyurethane molds but that just didn't feel "real" enough to satisfy my wax geekhood.Those unscented pillars finally inspired me to fire up the dipping vat. At least with tapers you can light them for dinner and not have to keep them going for 3 hours. Plus they're fun to make!I love how you're all casual about your work, like it's no big deal. :rolleyes2 Stunning candles! You're photography style rocks too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Makin Momma Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 They look great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 How much fun is that. I love all of the candles. I left my vats in Va......darn. Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luci Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Those are so beautiful, and your photography is as well. I have a formal living room and dining room that I use tapers in all the time. Yours look better than any I have ever purchased anywhere and probably burn better, too.Let everyone know when you start selling these. I have lots of beautiful candlestick sets just screaming for them. (Might even motivate me to unjunk the dining room table.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC on Maui Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Damn fine work, Top.......damn fine! :highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindsaycb Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Oh, damnit...I wish I had a picture of my first tapers...and LAST. HIDEOUS. Yours are too dang impressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanya Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Tapers are actually really fun to make. I never liked the making them with molds, no creativity there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceCarvesWax Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Nice tapers Top.Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 Pawz Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Gorgeous candles:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrayMaire Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Wow! Love those! santa big Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted December 23, 2006 Author Share Posted December 23, 2006 Those are so beautiful, and your photography is as well. I have a formal living room and dining room that I use tapers in all the time. Yours look better than any I have ever purchased anywhere and probably burn better, too.Let everyone know when you start selling these. I have lots of beautiful candlestick sets just screaming for them. (Might even motivate me to unjunk the dining room table.)Thanks to you and all for the positive feedback.I actually have no idea how these burn but will probably try them on Saturday night. I got the hang of wicking tapers when I played around with the molded ones, so I know how to fix it if it isn't right.I plan to keep dipping my wick because it's fun. These are just really plain ones though. I've got my hands full and who knows when I'll have time to perfect an interesting taper product -- it's a whole other ball of wax! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Very pretty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumina Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Very pretty candles.... I will be trying my hand next week on dipped bayberry candles. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspencreek Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Look really good for your first ones. My dippig vat is still collecting dust in the candle room maybe someday I will feel the need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Very nice tapers,I like them!I bet there is not one thing you can't do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsbennis Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Those are really nice Top...I have no idea how to make a taper but I'm sure my first ones would not be nearly as nice as yours are. BTW...your photograhpy skill are just as impressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted December 24, 2006 Author Share Posted December 24, 2006 Here they are on fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 Pawz Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 Love them:smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luci Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 Such a beautiful glow. I've always loved to set a nice table with all the good stuff out. Most people I know that use plain tapers do so with inherited silver or heavy brass candlesticks. Any type of ornamental tapers seems like it would be a bit "over the edge." I like the simple but elegant look your tapers give. You're giving me the urge to get out the silver polish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyvega Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 I keep thinking about trying tapers - one of these days........ nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 I love 'em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojo T. Posted December 25, 2006 Share Posted December 25, 2006 They look flawlessly smooth already. Not rustic looking like mine did. You are one clever man Top. Merry Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 Nice tapers.....and photography..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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