OFCILynn Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Here are a few pictures of some carved candles I did not too long ago. They are lit up with a little LED light on top to demonstrate the glows. I will be having the LED lights available for the candles as these really allow the candle to be used under any circumstances!Thanks for looking and I appologize for the pictures not being the greatest! God Bless,Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Lynn,I've not seen one lit up before - they gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerinarkansas Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Lynn,I've not seen one lit up before - they gorgeous.Me either. Love the look. Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deedee-ohio Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 I love them. That is a great idea. I some day would love to try the carved candles. DeeDee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDGM Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Those are beautiful... great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 :shocked2:WOW! Those look great! What a showy way to display them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copper Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 I've never seen carved candles lit up! These are beautiful-they look like colorful lighthouses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Late Night Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Those are beautiful! The first picture would make a neat jigsaw puzzle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corence Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Beautiful! Is your website ready for orders now??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Di_in_AZ Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Those are really nice, great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbuddy Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Gorgeous!Irena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Wow those are wonderful looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjrhsk Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 I've never seen them lit up before either. They are so pretty!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerriWV Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Those are beautiful. You have a great talent. I wish I had a smidgen of that talent to be able to make these types of candles. I have always loved the carved candles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinMom Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 WOW WOW WOW....that is some great talent!!! Those look great, fantastic!!! how do you do that????????? I have looked at cut n carve candles and they are gorgeous but have no idea how you do that!! TALENT!!! :yay: :yay: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 WOW from me too. I admire those of you that have the talent to carve candles. It looks so complicated. They are just great!!!!!!!!!! Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspencreek Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Oh my, I wish I could see them bigger. Other then them being little they look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 You know, I really like that idea. I wanna see one of these up close though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Those are pretty!Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruby Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Those aew wonderful!! May I ask how much time is invested in making one? TIA Ruby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyalkay Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Those are BREATHTAKING!!!! Everybody here is so talented!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OFCILynn Posted August 5, 2007 Author Share Posted August 5, 2007 Hello and Thank YOU ALL for your sweet and wonderful comments. I am glad you enjoyed the Nightly view and this week I will be attempting to get better pictures. Those where just quick snapshots. I will also try to post some larger pictures for those that are having a hard time seeing. I agree, they all are pretty small pictures and Im sorry for that!How much time is invested in making one?? We wont talk about research time!!The cores have to be made and cured before using so that is usually done ahead of time or worst case senerio, the night before!The cores have to be prepped to a outter shell softer state to allow the colors to adhear. That usually takes approximately 1 minute.Each candle is dipped between 20-40 times depending on the design and can take anywhere from 4-8 minutes of dipping time.Next comes the carving. Again, depending on the design, that can take between 4-6 minutes.Glazing the candles after they have completely cooled and dried varies on time.If any embellishments are added, that adds extra time varrying from 1-3 minutes! The candles that are shown from start to finish took approximately 15 minutes to make after the cores were made. The longer time was due to adding all of the pearls. This time does not include glazing time which on average for these shown were approximately 45mins to 1 hour!No, My website is not ready for orders yet. I am still searching for SOMEONE to assist me the the checkout /payment processes as Im having some problems!! After that is fixed, right now it then would just be a matter of taking all the new pictures, adding them to the site and taking down the other candles that have already sold!If you see any that you like and would like to order, you can contact me here via a PM and we can go from there! I will get bigger pictures up this week for you to see! Thanks again so much for looking and your opinions!God Bless,Lynnhttp://ofci.biz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everito Bandito Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Those are beauts. The ones that look like lighthouses are my favs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hometowncandles Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Those pics take me back. I can remember going to Gatlinburg TN when I was young, maybe about 6 or 7, there use to be shops where you could watch them dip and carve candles. I remember thinking how neat that was and that I wanted to do it someday. Not sure I'll ever be carving candles, not that talented, but I do make containers and tarts and that's good enough for me. Those are very beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBE Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 These candles are absolutely GORGEOUS. Look like works of art!! You are VERY talented!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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