citygrl707 Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Ok so my dads kind of and old hippy with long hair and such. This is my first try at a hemp leave candle i am going to make one for him. Let me know what you all think. http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g207/teralester/Picture052.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMary Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 I'd go with a bit darker green.I don't know myself, but is there a possible way to have some red hairs of color showing in it? I wouldn't have a clue how to do it, but maybe someone else would?Still looks great though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Looks good. JMHO I would go with a deeper, darker green. I had that mold lol it warped gotta get a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quirky Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 True Mary Jane while growing is a deep bright green. Not dark like a hunter but more a true grass green. I would kick up the color a notch but love the candle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alohajacki Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 To get the lines in the leafs try this Before putting the halves together put a red or what ever color in the veins and swirl it around . After it sets put some darker green BUT at a temp of about 10 degrees cooler and swirl that THEN put your halves together and fill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citygrl707 Posted March 17, 2007 Author Share Posted March 17, 2007 thank you , i hate the mold it leakes, want to find a metal or silicone one. Any suggestions. thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alohajacki Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 I do make silicone molds and I could make one if I can find the original mold I had (ions ago) How big is the one yu have I know there are smaller ones out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alohajacki Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 To stop leaking on those 2 part molds I use to put close pins every inch or so I would also just fill part way and swirl it up to the seams to seal it I also made sure my wax was not over 150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alohajacki Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 Another way I remeber I colored them was I added a couple of the neon green chips to the wax so that it would glow in a black light Making a silicone mold would be $$ so if you are only going to make a few i would stick to the plastic BUT if there is a market for them then I would invest in the silicone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citygrl707 Posted March 18, 2007 Author Share Posted March 18, 2007 i would even take a smaller mold if some one had one for sale this mold takes about a little over a pound of wax. I could use a smaller one. Right now im just going to make a few and the plastic one bites. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wickedwanda Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 I'd go with a bit darker green.I don't know myself, but is there a possible way to have some red hairs of color showing in it? LOL...are maybe some blondish gold...i wouldnt know that either but i heard of acapoco(sp)gold and then there was jamican red..but i really like the candle, have often thought about ordering the mold and scent...but then i think who in the world would want a weed scent smelling up their house? now that i am way older the memory smell that i have in my mind, it really didnt smell that good...but back in the day:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citygrl707 Posted March 18, 2007 Author Share Posted March 18, 2007 i dont like plastic molds i put clamps around the mold and it still leaked. I am trying to find a metal or silicone mold thats not to expensive. This is just a hobby right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvcandlecrazy Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 I used know a Wicked Wanda who lived in WV!! She moved south and Ihaven't heard from her in years.Sue Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wickedwanda Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 sorry sue ann, its not me, tho i would have loved to live in wv..beautiful country.... so its 2 of us out in the world running around:yay: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 I use to make those. I made all kinds of plastic molded candles but just quit doing them. I did them for years and they were fun, but they take so much time wicking them and cleaning the seam lines.What I did was take thing wood and cut out the shape around the leaves....made a front and back.....then taped the edges of the mold with masking tape and put the wood pieces together....then use small "C" clamps to go around the edges......screw them tight and you will have very little leaking. I used them for my large cat mold too.....and several others. Jeff at Pourette told me that trick years ago. I miss him. Then for adding color....I spray my wax with Krylon matte finish varnish....then use a little paint brush and acrylic paint and paint in the veins. Works great. Donita Louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alohajacki Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Donita , I just clicked on your website and you MAKE some BEAUTIFUL candles! The ART has not been lost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 I'd go for a much darker green ... and good mold to practice trimming the seam on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceCarvesWax Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 I have some clamps that keep the molds from leaking that came with my plastic molds. If I didn't have them or they were not working I would clamp as best I could and then put the mold down in a bucket of sand and cover it up with only the top exposed. That will work super good and if it did leak it would be minimal and the sand would stop it almost immediately. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamsoycandles Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Ok so my dads kind of and old hippy with long hair and such. This is my first try at a hemp leave candle i am going to make one for him. Let me know what you all think. http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g207/teralester/Picture052.jpgSweeet, dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Here is a silicone hemp leaf mold http://www.siliconesoapmolds.com/moldlarge.asp?prim=13d3-146cavhemp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 I have some clamps that keep the molds from leaking that came with my plastic molds. If I didn't have them or they were not working I would clamp as best I could and then put the mold down in a bucket of sand and cover it up with only the top exposed. That will work super good and if it did leak it would be minimal and the sand would stop it almost immediately. BruceGood idea Bruce.....I use damp sand for that. Donita Louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citygrl707 Posted March 23, 2007 Author Share Posted March 23, 2007 thank you, love the mold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Screw the candle. Buy the man some bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceCarvesWax Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Screw the candle. Buy the man some bud. BTW tommy chong is posting on youtube now hes still funny. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comfortscents Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I use the office clamps that you squeeze to open and then drop down the sides..they're nice and tight..I was so excited when I made my first candle from a plastic mold and I have been pouring candles for years..I just always avoided plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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