Distressed Pillar

[eugenia]

Ange gave me this idea yesterday. I took a plain, ordinary pillar scented Raspberry Lilac, (the last I had from SoapNCandles, boo hoo) and used a thin metal wood graining tool to distress it. Ange had suggested a wire brush, but I tried this instead, since I happend to have it, LOL. Opinions?

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[SteveinPA]

That's very interesting. I really like the texture. What a great way to hide surface defects. I wouldn't have the patience to try it though.

[wildangel112]

Very nice. I love the effect.

[eugenia]

That's very interesting. I really like the texture. What a great way to hide surface defects. I wouldn't have the patience to try it though.

Steve, it took all of 5 minutes LOL!

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[Ange]

Yes e! yours looks even more creative then mine lol i will do a little swirly action next time . I love it! That's what i call it over here, textured pillars. And it doesnt take time at all, i use a wire brush and just give it a good brushing, i do the tops too.

And if u do cris cross u get those 'linen' type looking pillars from the boutiques.

eta: i beat u, i do mine in slightly over a minute lol

[geekrunner]

That does look pretty cool! It would look great with similarly textured fabrics on furniture.

[tucker]

Looks pretty spiffy to me.

[Dee]

OOOO, I like. Just used a strong wire brush on some white coconut ones and liked how they turned out. Don't think the lines would show up on a picture though. Great way to finish off a pillar that has marks on it:) too.

[Sherie]

I really like that textured look e! I so wish I had of received my Raspberry Lilac.

[Trish]

I've always liked that look and really love that raspberry lilac! Luckily I still have some... naa naa!! LOL

[Candle Man]

Textures made with a wire brush or other items always work to hide a multitude of sins when you just can't get the result you were going for. If you would like to get rid of the powdery frosted look you can use a heat gun. Just not to close or to long in one place so you don't get drip marks.

[Julie G.]

I like the texture too, great idea. And you did a great job with it.

I am interested in smelling this raspberry lilac scent. Sounds great.

[Garf]

That's a nice, simple way of texturizing a surface. I'm sure I could find some wood working tools to create some interesting surface textures. I only have white pillars already made. I'll have to make some colored ones and try that.

[Lolas Lights]

wowzers....I love that texture and the color too and I bet it smells devine. Now I know what to do with my pillars that have blemishes and scratches on them. Great job e...as usual......:highfive:

[topofmurrayhill]

I think that looks kinda cool but doesn't totally blow me out of the water. The idea in general seems promising. Maybe you can try some different texturizing implements and see what you get.

[Mozzie]

Hey, hey - I like it. Good job, as always.

[shell1226]

I love the look of that. Great idea!

[Margaritamama]

Steve, it took all of 5 minutes LOL!

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Excellent. I love the effect, and it's a whole lot quicker than my 2 or so hours of engraving!!!!!

[MaryinCary]

I'm diggin it.

[Paulette]

VEry nice texture.

[RobinInOR]

I really like it - I've always preferred textured pillars to plain. I bet you could do some cool patterns too.

[sharyl55]

Looking good E. Really like the textured effect. Another post for my pillar scrapbook.

[Donita]

Hey E.....that only took 5 minutes? Cool. Great save. I think we should all be sharing anything that can save a candle from the re-melt pot!!!!!!!! D

[backyardcandles]

Eugenia, that came out awesome looking!!

[Mtngrl]

Love it! I particularly love that something so simple to do can add enough visual interest to a candle that the candle now has character. Well done.

Reading the post by Garf just gave me an idea ... if you dipped the outer layer in a white wax, then texturize the candle. Or make a white candle & dip it in colored wax, then texturize.