BruceCarvesWax Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 I always wanted to make the tall flat twisted ones but never had any luck but then again I never had any time to play with them either. I found out if you keep making them flat as you go along dipping its a lot easier to get a nice flat candle and a product that looks saleable. It might be a keeper. Perfecting the regular spirals also. I have a small 1/4 inch dowel rod that I have made a mark every 3 inch so they look more even. Tried them at 4 inch and didn't like the look as well. Another keeper I think. The regular taper is closer to the look I want than any other taper I have made. Notice how its thin on top thicker in middle and then thins out on the bottom? That's what I'm going for I love that look. Almost what I'm going for. The other multicolor candle is about a quarter inch thick.. just made it for sheets and giggles. It started as a flattened taper but I went out of control with my artistic freedom. I had fun tonight making these, and dont think they look half bad.Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luci Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Bruce, your candles amaze me. You are incredible!I saw a thread earlier asking what type of candles sell best in our states--container or pillars and votives. I didn't reply because I kept thinking about those tapers that you posted recently in the gallery that are so elegant. I think a lot of the style has to do with background, also. I grew up always having tapers on the mantle and dining room table. I have to wonder what my mother and grandmother would think about those spirals!!Sorry to ramble. Just sooo damn impressed with your talent and skill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corence Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Very Nice Bruce. I love 'em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 WOW!!! They do look great. Now show us pics of them burning. Looks can always be deceiving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Shoofitz Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 They look great. Much better than those other things.Bet they burn just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 They look wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Love em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceCarvesWax Posted January 3, 2007 Author Share Posted January 3, 2007 Thanks everyone, going to work the mall today so I will check in tonight when I get back. I hope they burn right, the last tapers I made were dripless and lasted a long time, but with hand dipped and being twisted who knows. Im sure the flat ones are going to be a problem. I looked up an old old post that Julie Kay made and hers looked great but they split when burning. That just may be the only way to burn them with that kind of shape. I was just happy that they looked nice so the right wick and size will follow. Not that I will even have time to make any for retail or be able to figure a price on, but its something I could have my kids help with. Maybe.... Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenniejr Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Oh wow! Your candles always amaze me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Excellent as always Bruce! I really love the spiral tapers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanya Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Wow, I remember some chick long ago made some like those I think her first ones looked like dog poo poo! I love the tear drop one that is so cool and making those can be so addicting. Great job dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalamazoo Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 "you don´t think they look half bad", wow Bruce, those are fantastic. I particularly love the shape of the regular taper and the flat multicolour one is geat, well all of them are! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspencreek Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Wow those are great like always. Thanks for sharing your great tapers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 So pretty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Man how fun! I love the looks, I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerinarkansas Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 You are sooo talented. They all look awesome. Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrie Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Bruce, those are awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGirl Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Those twisted / spiral ones would look GREAT as a centerpiece for a wedding. A nice, elegant alternative for people who like a funky classic look but don't like the more ornate pillars that you usually see.And lest I forget the most important thing - those are awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicky Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I really like those Bruce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsvlbrat Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Oh my gosh! Those are awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Those look way cool! Besides the regular one, do you think any of them would burn without turning into a pile of dripped wax? Maybe the spiral is burnable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceCarvesWax Posted January 4, 2007 Author Share Posted January 4, 2007 I have high hopes for the spiral but the flat taper is not going to be perfect. There is a pic of one burning on the old board and it don't look half bad as the center burns up the edges start curling and falling downward.I was thinking about the flat ones while I was at the mall yesterday and came up with some color idea.. off the wall of course but if it works I may just be able to make some bad azz candles. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malinsokc Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 They are beautiful candles, I'd buy them by the case! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 I'm in love with the little tear drop flat one you went crazy on. It is just so cool. The tapers are terrific but I keep going back to the tear drop. I've got to look you up the next time I'm in MO. Would love to see your set up at the mall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Hey Bruce, those are great! I've made some like the 2 on the ends (the white twist ones) but that squat middle one looks neat. Is it completely flat? Like you flattened it with a rolling pin or something? I haven't dipped anything in about 6 months.. Too cold out in my garage and I've just not been motivated enough to brave the cold. lol But these might just do the trick to get me out to my tanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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