chauntelle Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 Hi guys, i've been attmpting to do rustic pillars for a while now without any joy. The first attempt was da best i did a layered one and i managed to get the rustic look only it fell off as i pulled it out the mould! amny attempts since then have just given me a smooth shiny candle with a lacey affect- pretty but not wot im trying to achieve!! I even got my boyfriend to try one has only ever over poured on some chunky candles b 4 thinking he might get beginners luck!! no chance!!Any tips or advice would be greatfuly recieved!!! Thanks a million in advance :undecided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 I started with plastic moulds and couldn't get a *real* rustic look, they were always shiny.I had white "strips" but the surface was not so rustic.I suggest start using a metal mould. You will see the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chauntelle Posted May 7, 2007 Author Share Posted May 7, 2007 Thankyou it is good to no that im not doing it completly wrong, do you have to put the metal ones in the freezer when doing rustics or just pour as normal? maybe i'll just try both and c wot happens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 I don't put moulds in freezer and I get nice rustics, it all depends on the temp you are pouring. BTW if it's very hot you can put them in the fridge a bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chauntelle Posted May 7, 2007 Author Share Posted May 7, 2007 okay i will try them without the freezer first!! Am i right in thinking that if im doing layers then i only slosh the wax to the point that im going to pour to or will the 'rustic' come away from the candle when its removed if i slosh all the way up the sides sorry to sound so stupid but i havent had much luck and want to get it right with the new moulds!! Thanx again:yay: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 you can slosh where you want! I slosh also above the layer I'm doing.Just try, and see what you like. The good thing about candles is that you can remelt them if you don't like the result.Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chauntelle Posted May 7, 2007 Author Share Posted May 7, 2007 im sure i will have fun thankyou so much for your advice, if i manage to got them right and can work out how to post then i'll put a pic in the gallery!! Untill then i'll keep admiring everyone elses!!! Thanx a mill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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