Donita Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Since we have way too much snow I have been playing with wax. It's all over my clothes. I posted a picture of the plastic insert that I shaped into a heart from a Crystal Lite container a week or so ago. I decided to give it a try. I used old rose petals that I had pressed two years ago. The cane on the right used the heart shaped insert. I made tiny chunks to hold them in place. Then poured in my wax. After unmolding it I found that the rose petals were so close to the mold that they didn't get any wax in front of them.........so I had to overdip it. The second one, the one on the left I used a small round insert. I had to use a few more chips to fill the voids and I used long tweezers and dipped the rose petals into wax and put them on waxed paper. Put that in the freezer then carefully popped them off. Then inserted them into the mold. Worked fine, except if you look closely you can see that I forgot to pre wax the little rose leaves......still learning (smile).....these are for my relatives for Valentine's Day. They should be in the mail today. I have to brave it and go out in the snow.....inches and inches are expected today. Just great!!!!!!:rolleyes2 Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arlene Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 You're so creative. They look gorgeous. I'm sure your relatives are gonna love them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess05 Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Those are absolutely beautiful! Real nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Don't you love it when an experiment works. Looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerinarkansas Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 They're both beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kae Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 So gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warmvanilla Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 hey now that's beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojo T. Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Donita, what can I say - two of my favourite things, candles and roses - I love these. You're a marvel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Very pretty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vio Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Gorgeous Donita!! OMG even my husband just said omg that's beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickie1st Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Absolutely Beautiful!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wick'n'Wax Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 omg! mine looked nothing like that lolthink my double heart will just be a double heart candle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 :cry2: I will never be able to do a beauty like that.I'm quitting. Here and now. After seeing this pic.Kidding!!But you are truly the Queen. My respects. I'm going to make my pathetic candles!Love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyT Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I've been busy the past coupl week making candles for Valentines Day but nothing looks nearly as impressive as yours. I LOVE the rose petal embeds!!!! You did a terrific job and I wish I were one of your relatives receiving one of those beauties.NancyT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindys Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 They are beautiful... Arent we long lost cousins?? When can I expect it in the mail??I live in Buffalo so I can tredge through the snow too. :tiptoe: :tiptoe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tea Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 What I would give to have talent like that.T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Beautiful looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bells4shells Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Super jealous! What a great (might I add beautiful) gift for Valentine's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grama Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Very pretty Donita, of course your's always are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumina Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 I love your candles. They are always so beautiful and inspiring. Would you be able to share what type wax you use? I love to make these candles but none of mine come out as nice or as white as yours do. Also do you ever have a problem with the wax fading?Thank youCindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 Hi Cindy.....I think just about everyone here except you knows that my favorite hurricane wax is 5055 with 1/2 oz micro 180 added per pound. However, since I can't afford to ship from the east coast anymore, this last case was from Genwax and it has an even higher melt point. It is around 160. The micro helps to keep it from being brittle. Definitely a must for me. It doesn't fade. Unusually whites discolor when stearic acid is used. Hope this helps....Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Late Night Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Those are lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizimarezie Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 These are lovely! You have such a talent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usairforce Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 I just love those!! your candles are just amazing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherry Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Oh! My God Donita I just went to your site everything Is so Beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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