eugenia Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 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?e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveinPA Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildangel112 Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Very nice. I love the effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted September 23, 2005 Author Share Posted September 23, 2005 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!e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ange Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geekrunner Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 That does look pretty cool! It would look great with similarly textured fabrics on furniture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Looks pretty spiffy to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherie Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 I really like that textured look e! I so wish I had of received my Raspberry Lilac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 I've always liked that look and really love that raspberry lilac! Luckily I still have some... naa naa!! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie G. Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garf Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolas Lights Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 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: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzie Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Hey, hey - I like it. Good job, as always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shell1226 Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 I love the look of that. Great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaritamama Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Steve, it took all of 5 minutes LOL!eExcellent. I love the effect, and it's a whole lot quicker than my 2 or so hours of engraving!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryinCary Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 I'm diggin it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulette Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 VEry nice texture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinInOR Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 I really like it - I've always preferred textured pillars to plain. I bet you could do some cool patterns too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Looking good E. Really like the textured effect. Another post for my pillar scrapbook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backyardcandles Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Eugenia, that came out awesome looking!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtngrl Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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