honebun Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Well Scented and JV you now have me determined to crack this rustic pillar thing. I've had a few attempts at the rustics, here are the latest efforts. The brown one had no vybar in it, really didn't like it has nasty snowflake looking clumps through it and had to pratically dig it out of the mold. The two mauve and white ones have vybar in them no snowflakes but not very rusticky Also got me a measuring spoon so I now get proper tbsp too. Should I try and stick with not using the vybar and up the temp for adding the stearic so want to get these nailed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babygirl050804 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I know that is not what u were go for but i really like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmpressC Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I LOVE the layers on that brown one!!! They all look nice to me, though. Good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billie Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I think they are beautiful. I think vybar eliminates rustic and stearic createsrustic and helps to shrink wax so they come out of mold. You should probably wait for someone more experienced to come along. :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspencreek Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 NOt bad they are looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Love those candles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Sarah, I'm a rustic newbie but I think we are suppose to add stearic and pour cool (150 - 155 F) for the rustic effect. The hotter you pour the more likely to get snowflakes. At least that is what my notes say. I have 3 T of stearic/lb of wax in my notes. Don't know if that is for all rustics or just those made with 4045H.It can be so confusing. Keep playing. You are getting some great layers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britishgirl Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 sarahthey look brilliant next time i order something from you via ebay please dont be afraid to slip one of the mauve ones in the parcel, purely so i can test one for you :cheesy2: will look brill in my bedroom, sorry did im say a great independant candle tester!!! :cheesy2: well doneandrea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honebun Posted October 17, 2007 Author Share Posted October 17, 2007 Yep I'm pouring at 150 I just added the stearic at 180 thought it might help to make mix better. Adding 3 tbsp of stearic as well and its very chilly in here weatherman just said it was going to drop to 0 degs tonight so its certainly not too warm in here lol. I seem to be doing what everyone else is, maybe its the wax :smiley2: I shall keep trying, thanks everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honebun Posted October 17, 2007 Author Share Posted October 17, 2007 Hi ya Andrea didn't realise it was you think I've got to let my mum test one of those lol she's been after a berry one for about 6 months but will slip something into your next order . Have to add a bigger house to my list of things to buy lol not enough rooms to test burn in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Well Scented and JV you now have me determined to crack this rustic pillar thing. I've had a few attempts at the rustics, here are the latest efforts. The brown one had no vybar in it, really didn't like it has nasty snowflake looking clumps through it and had to pratically dig it out of the mold. The two mauve and white ones have vybar in them no snowflakes but not very rusticky Also got me a measuring spoon so I now get proper tbsp too. Should I try and stick with not using the vybar and up the temp for adding the stearic so want to get these nailedWhistling at your candles (you know the way men whistle at babes lol) I found I don't really like the vybar in the mix and I did give that a try this last time. I would say stick with the steric (JMHO). I still got some rustic crust on the vybar ones, but they just appeal to me more with only steric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 And DON'T hate mottling ... (the snowflake crap lol). A rustic mottle is just as pretty as a rustic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyvega Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 And DON'T hate mottling ... (the snowflake crap lol). A rustic mottle is just as pretty as a rustic.I agree w/that. In fact, I think they look better w/mottle. But I'm always odd man out most of the time lol. Practice makes perfect, you're coming right along! I'm going downstairs to my shop right now to play Oh, and if you're having to practically dig it out of the mold, it doesn't sound like you're waiting long enough to unmold? You aren't trying to rush it, are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honebun Posted October 17, 2007 Author Share Posted October 17, 2007 Thanks for the encouragement folks I realised the mold I'd used had a slight dent in it (wondered why it was at the back of the cupboard lol) Had left it overnight and its getting pretty darned cold here just now. Have been playing with the wax again this evening, now using a proper tbsp measure and it seems just to have a pretty snowflaky pattern rather than big clumps of white going through it, so fingers crossed this one will come out ok. Can't wait to get my wick pins it is a bit of a nightmare keeping the wick straight, but still having fun playing with these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyvega Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Thanks for the encouragement folks I realised the mold I'd used had a slight dent in it (wondered why it was at the back of the cupboard lol) Had left it overnight and its getting pretty darned cold here just now. Have been playing with the wax again this evening, now using a proper tbsp measure and it seems just to have a pretty snowflaky pattern rather than big clumps of white going through it, so fingers crossed this one will come out ok. Can't wait to get my wick pins it is a bit of a nightmare keeping the wick straight, but still having fun playing with these.Oh yeah, the dent would make it very difficult to remove - I had a dented mold once, it really sucked. Can't wait to see this new one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrayMaire Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Those are gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 The MP of steric is higher than your wax. You might try melting the steric separately and then adding it to your wax.I personally think your pillars rock, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 I think they look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happychandler Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 They look very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fijayh Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 I love the colours in the mauve candles. You're inspiring me to 'play' again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 They look great!Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bac Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Very pretty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waxwench Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Gorgeous candles you got there! I'm excited to go back to playing with wax, mainly pillars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bells4shells Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Those are really great! I love both, so I can't just pick one. I love the marbling look of the brown and the colors of the mauve ones are really pretty. Would be interested to see continuous images/updates of your testing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 I think the brown one is gorgeous! They are all really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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