Scented North Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Okay, after looking around for a bit, I've decided to take the plunge. This is my first candle, completed just this evening. It has a Honeysuckle scent and colored using light gold. This little (3 inch X 4 1/2 inch) puppy took me four pours to complete! Perhaps I should have let it cool longer before the second pour? (wry grin)I think I have it upside down (?), but I already cut the wick off the other end. Overall, I think it turned out well enough to build a future upon.I've seen some other "Firsts" on this board. I'm looking forward to becoming that good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celicagtca Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Good job for the 1st. :highfive: Bet it smells really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Not a bad first at all. Very nice job. I'm sure it smells wonderful and now you get to test burn it.Yes you should have let it cool alot more. I've had to do 2 repours because I was impatient but never 4 lol but hey that's how we learn and yes that is your bottom and believe it or not I did the same thing. Some of them went ummmmmmmmm I think your top is your bottom lol Keep at it it gets alot easier with each one you make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 ;You should be proud. I was proud of my first candle and it was fugly, but I burned it and I loved it. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Eh, don't worry about having it "upside down". Especially since this is a first and just for you. The test results will be the same, so it's not a problem. Honestly, if I'm making a pillar just for me, that's how I burn them anyway, then I don't have to worry about leveling it. because the top (now the bottom) is pretty much level when it comes out of the mold. Anyway, nice looking first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspencreek Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Looks great for your first pillar it really looks nice. A lot of us (including me) mistook the bottom for the top, so don't worry about that at all. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underground Candles Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 ! Perhaps I should have let it cool longer before the second pour? (wry grin)I!I pour the second pour when the mold feels room temp or almost cool. On your second pour fill the hole and a little more. When that is cool to touch, cut off your wick and do the third pour to level your bottom. That is how I do it anyway, and as long as the mold is on a level surface your bottom will be smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Well at least it is a nice candle....top...bottom....it's all relative and remember that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Nice job. It can really get to be a lot of fun. Donita Louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented North Posted March 23, 2007 Author Share Posted March 23, 2007 Thanks everyone. It IS fun and I'm a Curious George, always like to experiment. It burns well, a good even pool all around. Today I made a set in Cinnamon, (pillar, votives, container), played with the additives and recorded the reuslts. Lots to learn and do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patience Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Congratulations on the birth of your first pillar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 You got it out of the mold,it smells good, it burns good, it is a pretty color.For a 1st it doesn't get much better than that! Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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