shopkeypurr Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 I had a boring lime green 4x3 pillar in my shop scented in coconut lime verbena and i wanted to jazz it up a bit so i put on some of my deco beads and glass glitter. The deco beads are in lime green and the glass glitter is your basic green. I'm planning on making a lot of these for the holidays in holiday colors. This looks much better in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 That is just to totally cool. How did you get all those beads on there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shopkeypurr Posted May 16, 2007 Author Share Posted May 16, 2007 I coated the area i wanted to cover in a thin layer of tacky wax. Just rubbed it on with my finger tip. After that i put the pillar in a plastic tub and put about a teaspoon of tiny deco beads on it and just kept pressing them on. Pick a few up and sprinkle them on and press. Then i added a tiny bit of the glass glitter and pressed that all around a little here and there. When it was done i sprayed it with clear candle glaze and let it dry. They don't fall off once you've sprayed it. I tested it out already on votives and small pillars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroome2005 Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Wow, that is really neat looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shopkeypurr Posted May 16, 2007 Author Share Posted May 16, 2007 the maker of these glass no hole beads and glass glitter told me that glass has a MP of 200 degrees F. There is no way a candle will get hot enough to harm the glass. I ordered several pounds in all sorts of colors so i can get an early start on the holidays this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerinarkansas Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Oh, that's very different and I really like it...Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shopkeypurr Posted May 16, 2007 Author Share Posted May 16, 2007 i got the idea from one of my suppliers. They wanted me to buy frosted candles for my store but after seeing the photos i realized i can make them myself for less than their wholesaler price to me. So on that!! I'm making these myself lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Thats a very cool look, I'll bet they sell well for you.Sally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shopkeypurr Posted May 17, 2007 Author Share Posted May 17, 2007 Thank you. Yes they sell real well. My marbled candles sell great and then the best sellers are soy container candles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 That's a really great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 That does look really neat!Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Looks great.Looks like the look of the faux plastic sugar coated fruit, you see during the holidays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 I like your candle. I love to figure out ways to change the look of a candle, particularly one that might have a flawed surface.....it's like me putting on make up.....a whole new look:wink2: Donita LouiseGroovy Chic does some fun things with candles too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjrhsk Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 That's very unique! Beautiful candle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 That candle has a beautiful effect. Rock on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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