Jojo T. Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Hi Guys, Here are some of my latest painted candles - done by melting the wax dye onto the outside of the candle with a gas torch and making patterns. Most of them are scented lavender and cedar, except for the sand and salmon coloured one which is orange, sandalwood and cinnamon. I hope you enjoy having a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Amazing! Great technique and great talent, I like those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wick'n'Wax Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 oh they are amazing.The middle purple on middle row, looks just like someone has melted iris' all over the outside.Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Those are cooling. Did you melt the dye chips, then pour the wax in the mold?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Those are cool!Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojo T. Posted June 18, 2007 Author Share Posted June 18, 2007 Those are cooling. Did you melt the dye chips, then pour the wax in the mold??Hi Anita, I made a white candle, placed wax dye shavings on the outside and then melted them into the outside with a gas torch. It's lots of fun and each candle is unique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Those are beautiful. Hope you don't mind if I try making one myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Those are beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannon WY Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Very pretty- great effects going on there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Fabulous job! Always wanted to try this, but haven't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 WOW Those are amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 I agree with everyone. They are very pretty. I do something similar but haven't done it in years. Thanks for reminding me....they are fun to do. I love your colors too. Very very pretty candles. Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Those look GREAT! I wonder if the technique would work on hurricanes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everito Bandito Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 They look Great! There must be a fine line between melting the dye shavings and melting the candle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 I did find that using liquid dye was easier on the poor wax. I used my heat gun....put on a couple of drops.....moved the color around with the heat and then got down close and blew on the wax to really spread it. You can come up with all kinds of interesting designs like that. I also did entire cookie sheets....then cut/broke the pieces into tiles and embedded them in chunk candles. Very interesting. I also have a palette melter for doing batik. I have several metal cups and metal eyedroppers so I can melt my chunks or chips and then very easily use the eyedropper method. Candlewic sells them. I also use them for a marble technique I do called swirls. Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspencreek Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Very interesting. I really like the different effects that you have going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Beautiful candles! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEP Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Those are beautiful. If I ever get enough energy (and guts) I would like to try those. Sandi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollyberry Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 cool!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patience Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Way to go Jo! They're gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fern-Marie Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Wow! Aren't you talented!I wondered how that was done, now I know.Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojo T. Posted June 19, 2007 Author Share Posted June 19, 2007 They look Great! There must be a fine line between melting the dye shavings and melting the candle.Yes, that's what I aim to do, blend the original colour candle (white in this case) with the dye shavings, thereby getting different shades of the dye. It's a slow process and can take an hour per candle before I'm happy with the result - if I do it too fast too much melting occurs so patience is a definite requirement!!! I find it very relaxing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbuddy Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Amazing!Irena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzie Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Jo, WOW, WOW, WOW!!! They are sensational. You are just so talented - I love 'em all. Mozz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavenScentU Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 That sounds like fun using a torch! I wanna try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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