Sassy Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 I made these yesterday. It's not at all the look I was going for, so of course I immediately didn't like them. Now I'm not sure. Don't be afraid to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryinCary Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 I'm always honest! I like that effect. It's almost like its glowing (not neon type glowing) like it's lit! I like em :highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaritamama Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 OMG - THOSE ARE BEAUTIFUL!!!!! I love them. Yes, I agree with Mary, and it almost looks as if they're on fire, and I'm sure when they're lit the effect is going to be awesome! You go Girl, I'd be proud of those........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc26 Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 I freakin love them! I would love to know how you did it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraftyChris Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 I LOVE the top of the candle, but to me the bottom layer takes away from the top. I would cut off that bottom layer and let the top part stand alone.Those are great though, what scent? Looks like a flame! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 I think they are very pretty and they do look like they are glowing. Cool...or...should I say HOT.....LOL.. Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Damn. Every time I see a great candle and sort of make one like it (almost that is) something nicer comes along and now I've got a new method to try. They are really spiffy, now all I gotta do is figure out how ya did it. GREAT CANDLES, KEEP SHARING Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolas Lights Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Wowzers those are beautamous....the tops look like they are hot glowing coals coming up from the dark......now come on spill the beans...how'd you do that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amberlei Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Beautiful! I wasn't sure what I thought of the bottom having a different texture than the top at first, but after looking at them for a while, I really like it. It adds more depth, if that makes sense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 I will "honestly" say I really like them:grin2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henryk Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 Those are wonderful looking! --- All right. How did you do that?! What wax? Additives? PLEASE share. That looks something like the effect I've been trying to get. Are you able to reproduce it? Sorry for so many questions! The one thing I can tell is that the rate of cooling is effecting how its set up. If you look at the top (bottom of the mold) and the corners - those must be cooling faster than the rest - at least the corners have to be.Why can't I have accidents like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaritamama Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 Why can't I have accidents like this? AMEN!!!! ........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 Those look very cool!Except I don't think I understand what I'm looking at. It looks like those were done in a tin plated metal mold, but which end was the top of the mold and how did you make a wick hole? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 The tops are way HOT! Still trying to decide on the rustic bottoms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fern Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 I think they're freakin' awesome! I love the effect and after looking at them awhile think they might look even nicer if the bottoms were the same color as they are now, but mottled like the rest of the pillar. I absolutely love the color combo and how the colors blended the way they did. Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sassy Posted October 5, 2005 Author Share Posted October 5, 2005 Thanks guys. I'm not sure if I can re-create them, but if I can I'll try to change the bottom and see what that looks like. I used 1343 w/stearic and poured an orange color about 3/4 full. Wait a little bit for it to set, then take a skewer with a few drops of black liquid color on it and poke it into the orange. Wait a little more then pour more wax (non-colored or lightly colored, it will mix with the liquid color left behind from the skewer)This is what I wanted it to look like, except orange and black. I think the difference was I didn't wait long enough after the first pour, and the colors started blending way more than I wanted them to. Also I think I the temp. of the wax was a lot higher this time. ( the temp. gage on my pour pot is broken)[ATTACH]1834[/ATTACH][ATTACH]1835[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henryk Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 Sassy,Thats so nice of you to share your technique. I was thinking of trying something similar - taking lukewarm wax which is somewhat set up and putting it in molds, then pouring VERY hot wax over it - the last part being somewhat like what you did. Either way, your mottling is excellent!Again, I just LOVE those - beautiful!Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannon WY Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 They are really beautiful candles- wonderful effects going on. I agree wth a lot of people on the first pic about the bottom not really going with the rest of the candle but still they look great. In your last set of pics, the colors of the candles in the second picture remind me of cherry cheesecake. They look fantastic. :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candleslh Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 I think they are really unique looking and would try to duplicate it again. That's how much I like them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 The effect on the top is great! I'm not so sure about the bottom. It does detract just a bit, but not enough to be a problem. The question of the day is ... can you duplicate it again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garf Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 It looks like the candle is sitting on a base of stone. Interesting effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanaE Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 It is an interesting effect. My initial thought was also that the top was totally cool and the bottom took away from it. But I think it probably gives them more texture and depth to leave them like they are. And they do look like they're on fire . I betcha they're going to be beautiful when lit at night DanaE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 Must be one of those "Happy Accidents" I really like them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breanna Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 They are gorgeous!!! you did a great job there!!!:highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcandletarts2 Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 very unique looking. I like 'em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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