Jojo T. Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Hi everyone, I took these pics today of my latest candles to come out of the pot. The first pic is of some pink, mauve and white rustics FO Lavender Cucumber Sage in 3 inch aluminium round molds, 2 1/2 inch alum. square and a 3 inch square milk container, all of which turned out ok. I didn't have any problems getting them out of the mold etc. The second pic is of cream pillars in polycarbonate molds FO Victorian Rose, once again no problems there. The third pic is of pale mauve, deep plum and white rustics FO Lavender Cucumber Sage again, in 2 inch aluminium molds and a 3 inch alum. mold - all of these came out of the mold ok but two of the 2 inchers didn't look too good in the beginning. The deep plum colour had run all over the place and instead of looking interesting it just looked extremely messy. I ended up neatening it up a little with some nylon netting and heat gunning it slightly. I'm reasonably happy with them now. What do you think? The last pic is just for fun and is my cat Snowdrop who kept trying to get into the picture - she's very large - the tallest pillar behind her is 8 inches high to give you some idea of her size. I hope you enjoy looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKCBrown Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 I think they all look really great! And, the cats a beauty!! Makes me wanna give pillars a try!!! TFS! ~Kristen~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copper Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 They're all lovely, but I think my favorites are the cream color ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myst25872002 Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 I love the colors and the way you did your layers very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Oh you didn't do this lol! I really like the designs. Sure wish copper could be reached for color because I would want some black and copper ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 I love the design you have. That must take forever to pour. Snowtop is a beauty, a really BIG beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojo T. Posted March 3, 2007 Author Share Posted March 3, 2007 Oh you didn't do this lol! I really like the designs. Sure wish copper could be reached for color because I would want some black and copper ones.Now that is a colour combination that I would love as well. I think you've been fairly close with some of your rustics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everito Bandito Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 They are all very nice looking candles indeed. I really like the purple ones..:smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyfoxy46628 Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 I love everything! All your rustics are sooo very pretty and love the cat! I'm a cat person myself-that's my kitty in my avatar. Great job!:highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
von691 Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 excellent job. I am gonna have to try them one of these days. I have all the stuff just not the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalamazoo Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Love your layering technique and the candles are beautiful. Good set up for the photos as well. I think the polycarbonate moulds give a lovely shape to candles and a nice finish. My faves are the plum coloured ones. I have a lot of problems getting rustics out of my 2" aluminium moulds and have to resort to gently heating the mould with a heatgun for it to expand a bit and then give a good tug on the candle and it comes out - but too much rustic effect is left inside the mould which is a real bummer.I think Snowdrop is gorgeous - she must get very hot in Summer - does she find a cool place to lie in the garden when it gets real hot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daria Blue Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 They're all gorgeous! I especially like the deep purple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prcandles Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 I really love the looks of all of them. I love the way you have the striped layers alternating. Gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerrie Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Beautiful, as always I have been trying to get a good plum color for weeks, can you tell me what you used to achieve a great plum color. Love the beads too. And of course, the cat is adorable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGirl Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Love your pillars, love your cat.............looks warm there so I'm jealous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroome2005 Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 OH wow, Love these!!! 3rd one is my favorite and your cat is gorgeous.Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 They are all very pretty....I especially like the purple ones....just because I like purple. I like the cat mold too.....it looks so real....(smile) Donita Lousie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 They'reall great, love the stripes especially.... & the moggy.Sally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojo T. Posted March 4, 2007 Author Share Posted March 4, 2007 Love your layering technique and the candles are beautiful. Good set up for the photos as well. I think the polycarbonate moulds give a lovely shape to candles and a nice finish. My faves are the plum coloured ones. I have a lot of problems getting rustics out of my 2" aluminium moulds and have to resort to gently heating the mould with a heatgun for it to expand a bit and then give a good tug on the candle and it comes out - but too much rustic effect is left inside the mould which is a real bummer.I think Snowdrop is gorgeous - she must get very hot in Summer - does she find a cool place to lie in the garden when it gets real hot?Yes, we have a very shady garden and her favourite spot is underneath the passionfruit vine and rosemary bush in a hollowed out hole she's made for herself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patience Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Yes, we have a very shady garden and her favourite spot is underneath the passionfruit vine and rosemary bush in a hollowed out hole she's made for herself.Sounds like heaven, you have a very smart cat! How beautiful your work is. The yellow are my pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojo T. Posted March 4, 2007 Author Share Posted March 4, 2007 Hi again, Here are a few comments which I hope are useful.Dear Kalamazoo: I've found that the only time I have problems getting my rustics out of my aluminium molds was when I was a bit light on the stearine - I now add the full 3 Tablespoons per pound and wait overnight before I attempt the unveiling and haven't had a problem since (so far). I almost wish some of the splashes had stayed inside with my purple ones this time!!! :undecided Dear Gerrie: To get my plum colour I use a purple and then add a few shavings of red, testing as I go by pouring a little into a muffin cup and sitting the cup in a jug of water so it sets fast, until I get the right shade of plum. I haven't found a supplier near me who has a plum dye. I love that colour. Have fun.Dear Indy Girl: Please note: Warm - OK Hot - NOT OK. When it's so hot that if I go outside it's like being in a sauna and the sun starts roasting my skin instantly and it's so bright that I HAVE to wear sunglasses or I can't see, I crave cooler days! Luckily today it's cooler, only 24C forecast. Hooray!Thanks for looking, your comments are very encouraging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 They look so very nice, great colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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