vickyscotland Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 hi allmade my first smallish orb today, no pics as it wasn't that good and would rather wait till i was good at them before i post pics anyways i used small cheapish water balloons and they didn't go that big and made more of a tear drop shape than a ball, i managed to get one to work that i made my first orb with.anyways all the makers in the usa usa walmart balloons, just wondering what people in the uk use as I'm not sure what type of balloons to use to get a good dip etc.thanks allvickyscotland:yay: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueroc85 Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 What are orb or waterballoon candles? I am very interested as they sound cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britishgirl Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 you should talk to yvette (wicknwax) vicky as she just made some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoriaj Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 from what i read on here, you are best using good quality balloons- just have a look a supermarket, and go for a better quality balloon. Have a look in Asda, they might even have the same ones as walmart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wick'n'Wax Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 hi andreatalking to her now blueroc85, i made my 1st two this weekend, they are on the gallery. Great fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Hey there girls (and boys).....they must have decent quality balloons in the UK. Check with a florist or someone that sells helium quality. Those are strong. I have fooled with different sizes and some came out pear shaped. Not good. The best I have found are regular round ones. 7" for my 4" orbs and 9" for the 6". If you use a large balloon for a small orb it won't be round. So size does matter (smile)....DonitaPS....I bought a large bag of great balloons on eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wick'n'Wax Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 hiya, my problem isn't so much the balloons, but finding a pan big enough to make larger ones in, but not that big that I have to use a ton of wax lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Try a champagne bucket....one that is about 8" across and 10" tall is all I need for my large ones. I have used huge stock pots but that is a lot of wax to melt. I use a pitcher for my 4" orbs. The champagne pot that I have I bought for $3.00 at a thrift store about 12 years ago. I use it for overdipping too. I finally found a new one at a restaurant supply so now I have a back up. I also have aluminum inserts that restaurants use to keep food warm in a steam table. I have a large one that is 8 x 10. The champagne bucket was cheaper than the insert....go figure. I buy stock pots at thrift stores when I see then. I finally have a large collection since leaving my equipment in Virginia. I use them for all kinds of things. Waterbathing, crackling, melting wax etc. For about $3.00 a piece I figured I couldn't go wrong....and if I ever have a party for 100 people, I can clean them and cook up a whole bunch of food (smile)......Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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