Wick'n'Wax Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 There I was, stood in the bathroom, thinking, I really must dust in here lol (as you do) when I spotted an old shell on the shelf and a tin full of shells.mmm I thought, and so off I went what you reckon? something different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalamazoo Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Wow, that looks really nice. What size is the main shell?? You also got the colour down perfectly - bet it will look beautiful when lit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Wick that looks beautiful. Think your wicks need to be a little straighter but other than you did a great job. What type of wax did you use and I would also like to know the size of the sea shell? I wonder where I could find some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wick'n'Wax Posted March 26, 2007 Author Share Posted March 26, 2007 Hiya, the shell was just under 6 inches wide, it was something we picked up from holiday years back.I loved the blue, and I did a repour so it looked like waves, didn't come out too well on piccie though.The wicks were hard, due to the shaping of the inside of the shell, I tried bending them into shape as the wax set (paraffin) but I didn't have much time as I had to get the shells in place quick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 I didn't think about the shape when it came to the wicks. Is it straight paraffin or did you add stearic or vybar. Does anyone know what this type of shell is called. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luci Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 You can send that right to me! I'll put it right next to the tidepool candle I got from Donita.That's beautiful. I have a huge bowl of those shells on my coffee table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnjieBurdett Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 WOW Wick!! Now that I like, yes i do Well done it looks fab!I've just sent off for Donita's tutorial on tide pool candles soo excited! can't wait to get!Anjie,x. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 That's really cute....I think one wick would have been ok. It isn't a real candle anyway and I don't over wick shell candles or sand candles. Most people don't burn them....and if you do.....then just burn it so there is a hole large enough for a tea light and then you can keep using it. I brought home oyster shells from the restaurant Friday night...there were some large ones and thought that they would be a nice way to recycle and fill them with wax for summer entertaining on the deck...however....our deck looks over Lake Tahoe....not the beach.....but one can dream.....I love the ocean....not that there is anything wrong with lakes.........(smile) Donita Louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wick'n'Wax Posted March 26, 2007 Author Share Posted March 26, 2007 Think I'm just gonna keep this one in the bathroom, if my mum doesn't spot it first.Can I ask whats a tidal pool candle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnjieBurdett Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Click on Donita's link there, at the bottom of her post. They're...... what's the word??? Awesome!!!!!! Fantabulous!!!!!Anjie,x. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NattyCat Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Very nice!For those who were asking, it's a scallop shell I think. You can get these on ebay quite cheaply, but the BEST ones are called Lion's Paw Scallop Shells - they have beautiful colours. I bought quite a few and use them as soap dishes.I did a quick search and this company came up with these shells in the USA:http://www.conchking.com/Z2-14.jpgNat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wick'n'Wax Posted March 26, 2007 Author Share Posted March 26, 2007 hiya nat,glad you know what it was called Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanforlife Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 very pretty! great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlessjade Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Beautiful! I was just thinking about trying to make sand candles for one of my friends- maybe I could throw in a shell or two. Is it scented? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspencreek Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I love it, the added shells to the wax and big shell looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pebby01 Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 i love that! it's very creative. the color is perfect - it looks just like the ocean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wick'n'Wax Posted March 27, 2007 Author Share Posted March 27, 2007 Hiya, nope its not scented. I'm rapidly running out of FO and only have bakery/food ones left lol.Did want a chocolate scented shell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Looks very nice. Just be careful about burning it. Shells do burn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin'Hot Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I like it alot - very creative - see good things to come to mind in the bathroom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Click on Donita's link there, at the bottom of her post. They're...... what's the word??? Awesome!!!!!! Fantabulous!!!!!Anjie,x.Thanks for the nice compliment Anjie.....And.....here is another great place to buy seashells.....I have been doing business with them for about 12 years....be sure to ask to talk to Linda....no one else....she is the best. Shell Horizon's....they are in Florida. Lots of shells....if anyone is interested check out their website and you will be amazed. I have bought millions of shells from them. Donita Louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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