Soja Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 After reading for weeks & weeks, getting tips from the kind members here, I finally ordered some supplies and, Presto!:undecided (Yes, pun intended!)Unfortunately I do not know anything about the wax chunks since I melted down this big candle Linda had stored away forever since she didn't like it.I poured at 190 (IGI 1218, no additives) and held the heat gun to the mold till I saw bubbles. (another tip from the forum) This made the sides very shiny and smooth. You can see I missed some at the bottom cause the mold was sitting on paper at the time and I didn't want to burn the house down!I'm really liking the white effects around the chunks. Can anyone tell me what happened?Soja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soja Posted October 26, 2005 Author Share Posted October 26, 2005 This is the other side of above first try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Very nice color Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Cool looking candle. Especially for a first. Even if you pour at 190 by the time the wax reaches the bottom of the mold it is cold enough to make a rustic.....heat mold first....pour at 200.....heat gun again....also certain additives help to keep it from being rustic....like gloss poly C 15....ust 1/2 tsp pp can make a huge difference. We used to teach classes and had people pour at 160 so they could take their candles home on that day. I was using 4045 EP and gloss poly.......never had a rustic out of that. Hope this helps, Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celicagtca Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Hi Donita,You seem to be the pro! Do I add the gloss poly into the wax and at what temp. I have this stuff sitting around and still haven't used it. Can you use it with any type of pillar wax?Thanks Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Turned out good for a first try (lately). Too bad about the bottom, I love the effect on the rest of it. Very pretty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzie Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 ... and held the heat gun to the mold till I saw bubbles. SojaHi, tell me about the bubbles please, I haven't read that one, and can't make a shiny chunkie to save my life.BTW I love your candle - stunning colour. Congratulations on your first born. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alohagirl Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Hi, tell me about the bubbles please. I haven't read that one, and can't make a shiny chunkie to save my life.Use a heatgun on the outside of the mold after pouring the overpour wax. Start at the bottom and swing the heatgun side to side as you slowly work your way to the top. When you get to the top you should see tiny bubbles surfacing, indicating that you sufficiently melted the wax to release the air pockets around the chunks. When that melted wax cools, it will leave you with a smooth shiny surface. (Be sure to repeat the procedure on all sides of your mold.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Kitty Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 I love those colors!!!!Great job with it!! Chunks are fairly easy to master, a fabulous first try after so long being away!I usually just heat the mold up for a while, get it nice and hot before I plop the chunks and the overpour in. It'll take care of the rustic look at the bottom. I think someone said it already, but that's usually caused by the cooling down of the wax as it's poured over the chunks and into the mold. If you heat it up really good, you should be able to get rid of the rustic look.Overall, the candle looks great, I love the deep rich colors in chunks. :yay: :yay: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Great job girl. way to go on your first born Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrysoaper Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 love the color!! you did a great job on your first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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