Wick'n'Wax Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 I'm quite chuffed with these. Still need to varnish the bottoms. 1st is a forever one, but need to test the heat from the votive holder near the shells. (theres about 2cm gap between edge of big shell and votive holder)2nd is to be burnt and a t-lite added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspencreek Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Very cool. That is one thing that I have not tried to do and honestly it looks pretty darn hard to me.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaColo Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Beautiful. I like how the different layers look like a gentle wave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathyinME Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Those are beautiful!! Great job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Good job I like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luci Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Just gorgeous! I'm fortunate enough to have one of Donita's, and it's a real conversation piece. I admire your talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkpk Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 All I can say is WOW THOSE ARE AWESOME! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Wow...I wondered what a tide pool candle was...they are really pretty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 I love your wave action. Great job on these. Glad you found the clear varnish. Now to get you a heat gun. If you have a craft store nearby they might have an 'embossing tool'. It is used for stamping and is like a mini heat gun. Mine lasted almost 3 yrs before I wore it out. It might be an alternative to a heat gun for you and sure works better than a hair dryer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Sharyl....I burned up my embossing tool in a couple of weeks. Then.....I finally found a heat gun. (SMILE)Your tide pool candle looks great. I love the look. Just play with it and you will be able to create some very pretty looks....there are no rules....just like nature. throw in an old tire...some garbage....then you will truly have the look of the ocean....just kidding.....not!!!!!!!! Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Donita, ya gotta let them rest every minute or so. LOL Mine pooped out on the 1st shell/sand cane I made. It did work good for smoothing the inside of canes. Tip for the day - don't abuse your tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wick'n'Wax Posted September 18, 2007 Author Share Posted September 18, 2007 thanks for the compliments folks, its much appreciated.I really wanted a wave action, so let the wax cool down, so it didn't 'pour' everywhere.Hubby says I should make some little signs, beach this way I love making these.....aah, heat guns, tbh, I'm not sure of buying the right thing. In the UK, we have things called heat guns, that are great big industrial things for stripping paint off wood, but they have a big wide nozzle. I need a smaller nozzle. The heat settings worry me too, whether I get one hot enough.I'm off to the craft shop tomorrow. Was going today but they have a sale on starting tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Sharyl....I burned up my embossing tool in a couple of weeks. Then.....I finally found a heat gun. (SMILE)Your tide pool candle looks great. I love the look. Just play with it and you will be able to create some very pretty looks....there are no rules....just like nature. throw in an old tire...some garbage....then you will truly have the look of the ocean....just kidding.....not!!!!!!!! DonitaDonita you make me crack!! What about an empty can of coke? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoriaj Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 aah' date=' heat guns, tbh, I'm not sure of buying the right thing. In the UK, we have things called heat guns, that are great big industrial things for stripping paint off wood, but they have a big wide nozzle. I need a smaller nozzle. The heat settings worry me too, whether I get one hot enough.I'm off to the craft shop tomorrow. Was going today but they have a sale on starting tomorrow [/quote']I really like them yvette. As for the heat gun in the U.K, when i was looking the builders ones seemed too big and proberly too hot for wax, was scared of melting more than just the wax. But i eventually got a smaller one from TK MAXX - i think it is meant for cooking but it is plently hot enough for wax, plus i was only £6.99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wick'n'Wax Posted September 18, 2007 Author Share Posted September 18, 2007 I really like them yvette. As for the heat gun in the U.K, when i was looking the builders ones seemed too big and proberly too hot for wax, was scared of melting more than just the wax. But i eventually got a smaller one from TK MAXX - i think it is meant for cooking but it is plently hot enough for wax, plus i was only £6.99oooooh I like that price thanks xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Those are two awesome candles!Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 I don't know about the UK.....but we can buy heat guns here at many places. Hardware stores and craft stores. I started ordering mine from Wagner. I buy reconditioned ones and they have lasted for years. They also sell "reducers" so that the hole where the heat comes out is only the size of a dime. I love them. Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Very nice work! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girlyracer Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Yvette, I've got one of those heat guns you use for card making and embossing. I use the purple one as it has 2 speed settings. I paid £14.99 for mine at a local craft shop but hey it's tax deductible Ruby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForHisGlory Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Great candles, Wix'n'Wax!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerinarkansas Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Beautiful job...Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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