Vicky_CO Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 It not a safety issue if it is from the wick and since it unscented that is pretty much what it has to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnjieBurdett Posted April 13, 2007 Author Share Posted April 13, 2007 OK, Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wick'n'Wax Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 anjie, and even with the cloudiness, your picture is..........where? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathyinME Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Pic, pic, we want to see a pic!!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnjieBurdett Posted April 14, 2007 Author Share Posted April 14, 2007 oooooo k I'll go take one of the crappy candle LOL.Anjie,x. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnjieBurdett Posted April 14, 2007 Author Share Posted April 14, 2007 OK, here goes...I'm not posting it in the gallery 'cause its crap LOL. But i KNOW its crap so what the hell The pictures make it look worse than it actually is, if thats possible! And all those bubbles GRRRRR I really do need to practice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathyinME Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 :highfive: That's not bad for your 1st gel!!! The clouding is from pouring too hot but you already know that. The amount of bubbles you have are not that bad, you need some in a seascape one! Keep on pouring!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wick'n'Wax Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 I like it Anjie, thats a really good try.I like all those bubbles, i can almost hear the sea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnjieBurdett Posted April 15, 2007 Author Share Posted April 15, 2007 I KNOW its pants, you don't have to be polite ROFLMAO! The fishies were a bit small and the other decoration a bit sparse but i'll do better next time. I think Anjie,x. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathyinME Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 I know it pants?? What the he** does that mean??!!The fun thing about gels is no two are ever alike! It's nice to see a little more activity on this board. I have to say I have the most fun making gels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnjieBurdett Posted April 15, 2007 Author Share Posted April 15, 2007 Pants means Shite LOL! Sorry, British slang Anjie,x. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathyinME Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 Pants means Shite LOL! Sorry, British slang Anjie,x. :laugh2: LMAO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citygrl707 Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 did u use a heat gun on top it looks like you did mine did the same thing. i have been making gel candles for over two years i made one last week with two much glitter and now you cant really see the angel in side. We make mistakes thats the way we learn. Nice candle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlluminatedGifts Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 Anjie, for your first time it looks pretty good. I use the straw stirrers that you get at a store that sells hot coffee or a bar to stir your drink. Don't use a regular drinking straw, the opening it too big. I slide it over the wick before I pour the gel and wait a few minutes for the gel to cool befor I slowly pull it off. Rember that the gel is cooler on the outside glass then inside so wait 5 minutes or so depending on your pour temp. After doing a few you'll get to know when to pull the straw off.FYI-Not sure if this is available in your area, but if you intend to make gel candles get the high melt point wax or NST on your wick. I still use the straw method as a precaution.hth,Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnjieBurdett Posted April 16, 2007 Author Share Posted April 16, 2007 Oh wow! What a fantastic idea Chris, thanks for that. I'll give it a go next time i pour gel.....which should be in the next few days when i get my embeds yayyyyyyyyyyyAnjie,x. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlluminatedGifts Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 Your welcome! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tychels Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 I don't know anything about gel but I think it looks good.. I wanna know what the hell Gob Smacked means? Is it like flabbergasted? I like it, I'm gonna use it once you tell me what it means..lol:laugh2: Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnjieBurdett Posted April 19, 2007 Author Share Posted April 19, 2007 LOL Tychels! I had to go back through the thread and see who'd said gob smacked t'was me . Yes it means flabergasted, too shocked for words, you know when you are left standing there open mouthed....thats gob smacked.:highfive: Anjie,x. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffancy Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 I don't do gels but wanted to slip in and say that you ladies are cracking me up with this thread. It's informative with some playfulness added in for good measure, I love it! The British slang is a hoot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wick'n'Wax Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 lmaoanjie, ah fink its wicked right, no worra mean mate lmaotarra duck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnjieBurdett Posted April 19, 2007 Author Share Posted April 19, 2007 Ok, i'm getting sick of typing this message!! This is the 3rd time!! My laptop keeps messing about when I hit submit grrrrrrr ROFPMSL! Yvette..what the hell did you just say? :laugh2: You're a top bird! Pukka!OMG I got my tiny glass fishies this morning from the states and they are soooooo cute! Goldfish, siamese fighting fish, sharks and STUFF! So I will be neglecting my hubby tonight (leaving him in peace to play his xbox LOL) and pouring me some gels. I'll take pics!Where can I get tiny glass snails? Damn, I lurve snails Anjie,x. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlluminatedGifts Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 It can be real fun talking to people from different parts of the world. I used to work for a German company here in NJ. The single male tech came to me one day and asked for a rubber. I cracked up and said that he better watch who he asked for a rubber because he would either get slapped or be in a situation he may/may not want to be in as I handed him an eraser. I explained what people here would think he meant and he turned all shades of red and explained that they called willies's over there. A few months later I had to fly to Germany for a meeting and was out shopping with one of the ladies from the office. As we stood in line to pay I passed the time glancing over the shelves like I do here. On the shelf were boxes of Willies. Cracked me right up! She asked me why I was laughing and I told her the story. She lived in the US for several years many years ago and had a good laugh with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnjieBurdett Posted April 20, 2007 Author Share Posted April 20, 2007 I've poured some gels with glass fish embeds and even if i say so myself they look great BUT... the goldfish i used are a lovely deep bright orangey yellow until its in Gel and now it looks ummm invisible LOL! Is there something I can do to make these stand out more?Anjie,x. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searchermore Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 I poured some clear gel yesterday and added some scent, This morning my bottles were cloudy. Is there any way to get them to clear up? Can I remelt them and use them again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathyinME Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 Did you pour the scent in after pouring the gel in?? Is the scent supposed to be gel safe? If it is cloudy, it is not safe to use in gel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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