silverm00n Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Well I absolutely love their fragrance (peony) and the throw is super. Except... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzanneg Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 except what????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverm00n Posted July 23, 2007 Author Share Posted July 23, 2007 ummm... don't you see all the soot on top???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverm00n Posted July 23, 2007 Author Share Posted July 23, 2007 Is this a better pic for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzanneg Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 OMG I thought that was a black decorative top on the container!!!!!!!!! I didn't click on the thumbnail!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! let look again!Oh gee that is nasty!!!!!!!!!!!!!! yuck!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Makin Momma Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 ewwwwwwwwwww Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Holy Black Stuff, Batman!!:shocked2: If that was decoration around the top, I now understand why it's there!!:rolleyes2 Maybe you can find some Peony from one of the excellent FO suppliers and make some of your own that won't have to be labeled as a "smoked product.":laugh2::laugh2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ring of Fire Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 What brand name is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowded House Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 What is it, some sort of candle?:whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverm00n Posted July 23, 2007 Author Share Posted July 23, 2007 http://www.paddywax.com/public/pag1.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissa1955 Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Wow!! I can make candles like that!!!Melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowded House Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 In all seriousness, that is one bad burn for a $20 candle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 We get these threads pretty often don't we. An "aftermath" photo of a candle that burned badly, followed by posts from crafters patting themselves on the back. But I can't draw any conclusion from it because any candle can burn badly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Did you get it from a store or directly from their website? Just wondering, as I have not noticed this brand in stores before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 LOL, I was thinking the same thing. Looks like somebody that had not a clue how to burn a candle got ahold of that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-GRAN-ONES Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 I'm feeling pretty good right now..My worst candle never looked like that :highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizbizzyb Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Is it me or is that flame pretty high?I would blow it out and trim it. and as the warning labels usually state discontinue use if it aint burning right.JMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverm00n Posted July 24, 2007 Author Share Posted July 24, 2007 We get these threads pretty often don't we. An "aftermath" photo of a candle that burned badly, followed by posts from crafters patting themselves on the back. But I can't draw any conclusion from it because any candle can burn badly.Why shouldn't good candle makers pat themselves on the back? I think most of us test the hell out of our candles, drive ourselves nuts making sure it's the best it can be. Then you have these huge corps who say they started at home but the end product is just beautiful packaging and $hitty candles.Did you get it from a store or directly from their website? Just wondering' date=' as I have not noticed this brand in stores before.[/quote']From their website.Is it me or is that flame pretty high?I would blow it out and trim it. and as the warning labels usually state discontinue use if it aint burning right.JMOI always keep wicks trimmed. This candle is over wicked by about 2-3 sizes for this jar. Not only that but the wick was not centered at all when I received it. I bought this candle like other candles because I wanted to burn them in comparison to mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Then you have these huge corps who say they started at home but the end product is just beautiful packaging and $hitty candles.I'm not necessarily rejecting your result, but I also have no basis to be strongly convinced by just an aftermath photo.The idea of having commercial candle test results here is very interesting. I'd just rather see a Henryk-style test thread where the procedure is spelled out and carefully followed as well as documented with photos so we can see what's happening. Otherwise we just have one more self-congratulating thread without much hard backup.I think most of us test the hell out of our candles, drive ourselves nuts making sure it's the best it can be.I know some people do that. I don't know how you conclude it's most people. I figure there are a lot of crappy commercial candles but even more crappy craft candles. There are also well designed candles on both sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrchips Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 I know some people do that. I don't know how you conclude it's most people. I figure there are a lot of crappy commercial candles but even more crappy craft candles. There are also well designed candles on both sides.Wise words Top.So, does anyone fancy drawing up a procedure for testing candles? Bash it out through this forum in a collaborative writing effort? We could then get a nice archive of results together.Mr Chips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverm00n Posted July 24, 2007 Author Share Posted July 24, 2007 I understand where you are coming from Top, though isn't a candle just a candle, whether it be commercial or not? Sure there are tons of crappy candles on both sides of the fence, but this is a candle forum so I don't think anyone is off base by posting one or the other. The results of test burning a commercial candle may be inconclusive but it does prove that the big dogs don't know it all either. Sure a Henryk or Top style thread showing procedure and documentation is most excellent, but I think that showing the burn of a million dollar candle company can be reassuring to chandlers like us as well. When I say that "most" of us make quality candles, I chop it up for one, to being a participant of a very knowledgeable forum like this. Being on here, researching and posting, to me, is a step in wanting to better your products. If not then there sure wouldn't be a point to all of this, correct? Now I'm not saying all forums members have this goal but I would include someone such as yourself and many others who do in fact strive to and make quality candles. As is the reason to buy a commercial candle in the first place, so since I have it, why not post it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMary Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Is it me or is that flame pretty high?I would blow it out and trim it. and as the warning labels usually state discontinue use if it aint burning right.JMOThat was what I thought too. Just seems way too high for 1/4" wick.I think it's great to show commercial candles, but then again, it'd be better if we saw how it got that way. I could (and I'm sure anyone else, not saying JUST me) take anyone's candles here and get them to soot, especially with a flame like that.ETA: And I'm not sure if it's just me seeing it, but I see the flame moving around between all those pics, suggesting there's a slight draft, as opposed to relatively still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverm00n Posted July 24, 2007 Author Share Posted July 24, 2007 That was what I thought too. Just seems way too high for 1/4" wick.I think it's great to show commercial candles, but then again, it'd be better if we saw how it got that way. I could (and I'm sure anyone else, not saying JUST me) take anyone's candles here and get them to soot, especially with a flame like that.ETA: And I'm not sure if it's just me seeing it, but I see the flame moving around between all those pics, suggesting there's a slight draft, as opposed to relatively still.It tickles me so that some of you think that I would purposely sabotage a candle that I paid $20 for and bought for R&D purposes. No Miss Mary and Mizzbusy, there is no draft, and if the flame looks big, well that's because it is big. I believe the term is overwicked. Well to everyone on the forum, I apologize for causing any controversy, that certainly was not my intention. My wrist has been slapped, and the lesson has been learned. Thank you . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Shoofitz Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 You did nothing wrong in posting that silvermoon. As usual, the know it alls come out of the woodwork and need a play by play on how this candle got to look like that. Impossible for a candle housed in such pretty packaging to burn so crappy, LMAO. Most of them do. You pay dearly for the packaging and end up with what is shown. I have seen many posts like this about big candle companies, some with links showing how wicks aren't centered etc. So what is different about this post? We all know crappy candles are everywhere, as shown right here in the gallery as well in a lot of stores. Ever burn a Bath and Body Works candle. Those suck to the max, but people buy them up like they were the best thing since sliced bread. Same with their inferior body lotions and creams. They smell great but do zilch for the purpose intended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doris Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 ETA: And I'm not sure if it's just me seeing it, but I see the flame moving around between all those pics, suggesting there's a slight draft, as opposed to relatively still.I'm not sure if it's just me, but I really have one hell of a time seeing the flame move in a bunch of still photos. I mean, you REALLY have to have a desperate need to criticize if you will sit there and analyze a bunch of photos to see if there is a slight movement in the flame.BTW, in a perfect world, all candles would burn in a completely draft-free environment. In our world, however, even though I try to keep my candle out of any obvious wind tunnels, there are still time when a small draft will cause a flame to move. As in when someone walks around, or opens a door for a few seconds. I'm sure that if silvermoon's flame was in fact guilty of moving, maybe it was becuase she had to move her arm or something. Sheesh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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