BBSweets Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 I'm so excited about my first little melting project! I used beeswax, a bit of red candle coloring block, and rose FO. They smell so wonderful!For the little hanger things, I just pushed an eye pin into the wax before it was completely cooled. I read the suggestion in one of Henryk's posts and I think it's going to work great!I haven't decided on the type of stringing material I'm going to use though. Ribbon, silver/gold thread, etc. Actually, so far the natural hemp string looks the best. What else could I use?I think I'm going to make up a few different batches and send them as a little free gift when people order my jewelry. What would be a cute way to package them? I have so many ideas for color/scent combinations. Not to mention all the molds that I could use! I would love to hear everyone's thoughts and ideas about my melties! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everito Bandito Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Those are some neat little melties..As far as packing goes, I might wait until the weather cools a bit before shipping them as samples with the jewelry or ship on mondays so that there is less chance of sitting in a hot warehouse or on a hot truck over the weekend. (so they won't become melted melties.. )Sounds and looks like you're having fun with these.. Keep up the good work and keep posting.eta: That's a nice photo too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 I just love little hearts, you did a good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Those are really cute! I do have a suggestion though, String them and hang them in a window to see if they slide off your little hangers. I made some things similar to yours a few years back and used ribbon and found that I had to tie a large knot in the ribbon to make sure the ornies would stay on the ribbon when they got warm in the sun. I found that when the wax warmed up they will slide!If they do end up sliding I would try those straight pins used for earrings and make a hook at the end sticking out, very easy with a jewelry tool. or maybe put a glass bead on the pin so it gives the wax something to "Hold" onto. So it doesnt slide off.Great idea! Keep going with it!Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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