Kay Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Not sure how I did this, but I thought it turned out good..other opinions??Can ppl tell me why I have those pin holes with my rustics? I tap mold & do releif holes..but stil keep getting pin holes./is that normal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Well since that part doesn't look rustic (near the top), I wouldn't think it would be because of your pour. I would tend to think either the mold needs cleaned or it's mold release causing it. Pretty sure that shape only comes in a metal mold, but maybe not. I think that burst of red in there is way cool, but I view that as the only rustic part of the candle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay Posted December 27, 2006 Author Share Posted December 27, 2006 yes your right....wanted to see how that would look..just some rustic in the middle..i poured just about 10 degrees lower then other 2 layers..thanks for the advise on pin holes..Kay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celicagtca Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Very nice! I find the pits are either cased by to much oil and poured to hot. I had one particular oil that constantly did that to me. Try a different oil and see if that resolves the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jldorrington Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 i have no idea what causes any of that but i just had to say that is one of the coolest candles i've ever seen even with the pin holes i would totally buy it lol but i'm weird i guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 I love it - looks like a phoenix rising... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanchris Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Very nice candle. The pin holes are caused from pouring too hot or heating your molds too hot before pouring. Ask me how I know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay Posted December 28, 2006 Author Share Posted December 28, 2006 Thank you guys so much! I poured at 180 maybe even 190..i cant remember...I'll start pouring alittle cooler. Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Thank you guys so much! I poured at 180 maybe even 190..i cant remember...I'll start pouring alittle cooler. Thanks againLooks more like 190 to me. Cool to 180, add color, FO and stir for 2-3 minutes, then pour. More like 170-175 by that time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay Posted December 28, 2006 Author Share Posted December 28, 2006 <a href="http://photobucket.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r50/AngieB_photo/Candles/SD530170.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting"></a> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay Posted December 28, 2006 Author Share Posted December 28, 2006 Thanks! I did have one turn out ok...my best one ever I think anyways..havent test burned yet, so will have to get back to you on tht one. Scallop, basil scent...I love the mottled look to on this one. Almost marbled look. I'm still just playing, but love when they turn out like this. .I stil get so frustrated with the scents & wicks..does anyone ever figure those out? I finaslly figured out wick sizes, etc..but now i'm having trouble with F.O.'s & wicks...Thank God for the Search button. You guys help me so much.Thanks again..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 That is one glorious mottle. What a gorgeous color you got!e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Very pretty mottle and a good looking green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay Posted December 29, 2006 Author Share Posted December 29, 2006 I dont have green so i mixed blue & yellow..i'm hoping I can get that shade again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopsgirl Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 wow, i'm loving that green, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactuscandles Posted December 30, 2006 Share Posted December 30, 2006 very cool looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted December 30, 2006 Share Posted December 30, 2006 Looks like jade or green travertine! Very nice! Are you keeping that one or will it be finding a new home? I find it difficult to sell/give away candles that I REALLY, REALLY like... not that I need another candle around here... :rolleyes2 We look at one another when we make a mondo kool one and try to think of reasons WHY that candle cannot be sold! It's addictive... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Woman Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 Kay,I love the red one. I think it looks really good. The green one is the most beautiful shade of green I have seen yet. GREAT JOB on both!!! Keep up the good work!Devil Woman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 Pawz Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 your mold may need cleaning, too much fo, poured too hot OR poured too fast. Pin holes or not, still a beautiful candle, I'd buy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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