Wick'n'Wax Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 to get the chunks to stay closer to the side of the mould, so there isn't so much overpour visible in front of each chunk?I've tried reall wedging them in and forcing them into the outside of the mould, but each time I end up piggling bits of overpour off to see the chunks.anyone any tips?btw, anyone used soy to make chunks? pillar blend I mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnjieBurdett Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 I'd like to know that too. I feel your pain wick, i had the same problem when i tried a chunky.Anjie,x. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wick'n'Wax Posted April 1, 2007 Author Share Posted April 1, 2007 hi anjiei've made a few now, and most have come out with a major overpour btw, i think i need sleep, I just sat thinking, what does she mean by my 'pain wick' jeez! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Yes there is a way.....but you have to do it in a square mold. You can put them right up against the mold and they will be perfectly flat. Just like the letters and little colored chunks I do in my school letter candles. Donita Louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnjieBurdett Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Wick....LMFAO!! God that was funny!! Pain wick rofl. I should have put a comma in Ohhh so, square mould huh? I'll give that a go, thanks.Anjie,x.ETA Kids are on school holidays now, sod sleep, you need a drink! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britishgirl Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 can any one enlighten me on how to make chunk candles? have seen some on here and they look great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wick'n'Wax Posted April 1, 2007 Author Share Posted April 1, 2007 thanks donita, i did think on the last one, how on earth do I make flat chunks go against a round wall Closest I have at the mo, is an octagon one.anjie, the wines flowing, don't worry 2 weeks with 4 kids, no pc for me, i'll be grey within the fortnight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnjieBurdett Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 I have 4 too!! One 8 year old, one 7, one 3 and one 11 months! HOW AM I GOING TO SURVIVE? lol. Still, at least I have my laptop! Anjie,x. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wick'n'Wax Posted April 1, 2007 Author Share Posted April 1, 2007 omg! a laptop, how the other half live lmaoat least I can retreat to the kitchen with my wax, whilst they hog the pc got some soy tins to try, done a couple. Plus, want to have a go in my octagon mould now with chunks.Mine are 2 boys 12 and 8 in two days time!! and 2 girls, 5 and 3 (covered in chickenpox) lmaohappy holidays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugarysweet95 Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 I've had this problem too, expecially with my odd shaped moulds. I found just making smaller chunks helps, as you can squash them in better with less gaps! I do really small ones, less than a cm in length and width. Make nice candles too, if only i could post pics!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debscent Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 I do chunk pillars using standard molds. You really need to pack the mold with the chunks, just when you think you have enough--add more. And make sure your chunks are a vibrant color to stand out. I do chunk votives alot and never have a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamsoycandles Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 thanks donita' date=' i did think on the last one, how on earth do I make flat chunks go against a round wall Closest I have at the mo, is an octagon one.anjie, the wines flowing, don't worry 2 weeks with 4 kids, no pc for me, i'll be grey within the fortnight [/quote']One could always mold contoured chunks for use in round molds. I guess you could start like you were making a hurricane shell, with colored wax. Then unmold and cut up your hurricane. Use those chunks in your chunky pillars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 can any one enlighten me on how to make chunk candles? have seen some on here and they look greatThe links on the left are a terrific resource for information....http://www.candletech.com/chunkcandles/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 And.......remember that there are no rules when it comes to creativity. It should be about fun and discovering new things. There are so many creative people on this board and they keep posting their findings. That is what makes this fun. I have learned so much and figured out so much. Or I wouldn't want to keep doing this. My ugly candles are gifts to my family (smile) Donita Louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaye Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 One could always mold contoured chunks for use in round molds. I guess you could start like you were making a hurricane shell, with colored wax. Then unmold and cut up your hurricane. Use those chunks in your chunky pillars.I've made about six bazillion chunk pillars in round molds using square and triangular chunks, and they've all looked pretty good... but it never occurred to me to make the chunks to fit the mold this way! Thanks for the great tip, Tony! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaye Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 My ugly candles are gifts to my family.You make no such thing, Donita! ALL your candles are exquisite!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Thanks Jaye.....but you haven't seen them all. (smile)......some layers have broken apart....some colors bleed so they don't even look like a candle. Some get stuck in molds....some crack.....the list goes on and on. I am going to try something new. I just ordered about 8 different bear cookie cutters. I will have to "shape" them so they fit flat in an oval mold. Then hold them in place with chunks....it will be a hurricane.....oval, round and square..I hope to do a Mommy bear and two cubs....and I ordered a bee hive and bee cutter too. This is a new design for me and I can hardly wait. Guess I am in the right business....I am not tired of it yet and new ideas are soooooooooooo much fun. I feel like a kid at Christmas waiting for my cutters so come. This is bear country and people buy bear "stuff".....so I have to make my bear candles the best. Donita Louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wick'n'Wax Posted April 2, 2007 Author Share Posted April 2, 2007 you see, what I need is a week at Donitas bit of a walk though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnjieBurdett Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 ME TOO! ME TOO! I'll drive!! On second thoughts, hubby will drive he luuurves Tahoe!!Anjie,x. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wick'n'Wax Posted April 3, 2007 Author Share Posted April 3, 2007 you know, joking apart, its my life long dream to be in America. It's weird, more than a wanting, its a need.could be something to do with having to ship hershey choc over too lmaoI'm sure I lived in america in a previous life. I could have been a famous candlemaker from the 1800's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredron Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Just an opinion. I think the randomness of the chunks in the pillar are what makes the candle. I dump the chunks into the mold and pour. If you're going to try to make the chunks fit the mold, you might just as well pour a pillar, and be done with it. To get the chunks to get closer to the mold, you could cut them smaller, that way more of them will pack closer. I have always cut mine about a half inch square, and they are poured about a half inch deep. Fredron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamsoycandles Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Just an opinion. I think the randomness of the chunks in the pillar are what makes the candle. I dump the chunks into the mold and pour. If you're going to try to make the chunks fit the mold, you might just as well pour a pillar, and be done with it. To get the chunks to get closer to the mold, you could cut them smaller, that way more of them will pack closer. I have always cut mine about a half inch square, and they are poured about a half inch deep. FredronI suppose I agree with your statement. I guess the one reason you'd want to match the contour of your mold would be for an imbed. Otherwise, chunks is random I think too that if your chunks are too big, you might run the risk of your melt pool leaking past the chunk and to the edge of the pillar. I guess if your overpour is the right temp, it should bind well with the chunks, eh?Here's a couple chunky pics. A pillar first. I think the chunks are too big:[ATTACH]10976[/ATTACH]And, a chunky votive. These are small chunks, like 1/4" cubes.[ATTACH]10977[/ATTACH]Here is a pic of that pillar burning.[ATTACH]10978[/ATTACH]Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 If you want to make small chunks to make them moe visibile you could do some chunks in the color you want to show more, then other chunks in the same color of the overpour to help you keep the different color chunks close to the side of the mold. Hope this makes sense!I prefer small chunks, very big chunks to me are ehmm how can I say.. rough? I mean they don't have any fashion for me, but this is only my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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