Rsvlbrat Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Very pretty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billie Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Beautiful photo and candles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystical_angel1219 Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Absolutely magnifique! Groovy Chic, you got it goin' on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comfortscents Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 fabu fabu fabu....could I ask you a question? I have the same fluted heart pillar mold...do you have trouble removing your finished piece? Here's a visual of me getting the candle out of the mold. Hubby takes hold of the base and the mold itself...I put on rubber gloves and grab the pillar as soon as I can get an inch or two out of the mold and we have a tug of war...I usually end up flying into my kitchen radiator..lol...any secret you can share or is it the same for you? thanks for any info you can give~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Those are all simply stunning! You have a way with wax, LOL!e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovy Chic Posted November 8, 2007 Author Share Posted November 8, 2007 comfortscents-I know exactly what you're talking about. What put me over the top was a 4 x 9 palm candle I had made for a wedding. I went to Harbor Freight and purchased a little air compressor for around $20.00. The next best purchase to my heat gun. I use the compressor for all my pillars now. One little blast of air on the bottom of the mold where the hole for the wick is and those babies slide right out each and every time. Rustics, mottles, palm, all of them come right out. I also use a silicone spray (lightly) after I clean my molds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comfortscents Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 omg you're a genius! I'm getting a compressor thingie..hubby has a list of things I am absolutely not allowed to buy or receive as gifts..right now the list isTaser Gun-my son bought me a pink one and hubby won't let him give it to me because he's afraid every time he snores I will zap him oneMonkey-he says if they don't have sex they get vicious...well who doesn't?Baby Girl from China-He says we're too old and we didn't do such a great job on our first 2 but hey...my son bought me a pink taser so I think I at least did okayAlpaca-well he said no to a goat so I thought I would try an alpaca...BUT A COMPRESSOR WOULDN'T EVEN DAWN ON HIM...I'M ALMOST HIGH RIGHT NOW I'M SO EXCITED.I'm going to home depot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovy Chic Posted November 9, 2007 Author Share Posted November 9, 2007 You're gonna love it. Just hide all the connections from him so he'll leave it alone. Maybe.Let me know how it does for you. I have my own tools, I got sick of DH bit----- because I had something of his in my workroom. I showed him, I bought my own. Now it's my turn to bit--. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrie Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Gorgeous pillars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmeroo Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Beautiful EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!WOWWW! i don't make pillars just containers....I just love those! If you don't mind me asking? What wick did you use for the Balmorals? I am having a difficult time wicking them.TIA!And once again BEAUTIFUL work! Kimmeroo:cheesy2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovy Chic Posted November 9, 2007 Author Share Posted November 9, 2007 I use a soyblend and I get my best burn in the 9 oz balmoral using 52 zinc or 60 zinc wick, depending on the scent, etc. I can't find a zinc that likes the 16 oz though. One wick isn't big enough and two are too much, even using two 42-24z. I have been using the cotton wicks that Peaks carries and usually two of the C55 are my best bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laura9259 Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Those are absolutely gorgeous:cheesy2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comfortscents Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Got the compressor, now I have two of my most difficult pillars to remove from molds cooling right now. For me it's mainly the fluted molds that give me fits...thanks so much for the tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmeroo Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 Thanx Groovy Chic fo your answer to my wicking question!! I think I will order some of those wicks...I use CD's....A friend gave me a Gold Canyon candle and i see they use zinc wicks also! Thanx again!!! Kimmeroo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail164 Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 Groovy Chic, Those are absolutely beautiful! Love them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soapgirl Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 Oh wow those are very pretty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Late Night Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 BEAUTIFUL! Beautiful candles and beautiful picture. I love sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajl Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Beautiful and elegant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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