Donita Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Here are just more hearts. :smiley2: Some flowers embed well and some don't. The picture on the left has three colors of azelas...very special because I picked them from my neighbors house in Virginia. Almost two years ago. She was 93. What a woman. Nothing wrong with her. She went outside everyday 12 times and walked around the yard picking up twigs and leaves and dead flowers. Kept her healthy. She insisted that we pick about 100,000 flowers. I have so many (smile)....The center cane is just small whole open roses and the one on the right is tiny rose buds. All are done with chunks and a round insert. I am officially out of hurricane wax. I will order some tomorrow. Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakalex Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Your hurricanes are always so beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSPjen Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Those are incredible! I absolutely LOVE your candles, I hope that someday I can be half the chandler you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handmade Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Very very nice !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojo T. Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 They are beautiful Donita. I especially love the one with the rosebuds. * * * * * Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgirl Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 You do such a beautiful job.. Those will make some nice gifts!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 All are beautiful but I LOVE the one with the azaleas. Looks like you are all set for Valentines Day, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassy906 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 As always Donita they are beautiful. I really love the one on the left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess05 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Donita...they are beautiful! Your work is always great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 Thanks everyone....just using up my scrap wax....now I have to order some more....the rosebud one is gone already. My step son was over last night an asked if he could buy it for his girlfriend. Of course I gave it to him along with some little "Jello Mold" candles. I will post a picture of them later today...maybe. Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbuddy Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Pretty! Do you dip the flowers in the wax before applying to keep the flower colors vibrant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Absolutely Beautiful Donita! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenniejr Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 beautiful as usual Donita!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 Soapbuddy.....the azaleas are too delicate to dip first. The little roses I dipped. The buds I didn't. If you pour in your wax and then really give it some good taps it will allow the wax to move around the flower better. Don't water bath it for a few minutes. As soon as you put it in the waterbath...the wax will set up. It's like doing a picture hurricane. We always wax the picture first. If I don't like they way it looks, then I spray some Krylon varnish over it......or over dip it in wax. I just go with the flow and somehow it just works:) .....I hope. Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Beautiful as usual! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 There should be a law about not posting these without some light in there ... even if it's fake! I think I'm partial to the third one (so you can stick a light in just it lol!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephanie Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Those are beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerinarkansas Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Beautiful candles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbuddy Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Soapbuddy.....the azaleas are too delicate to dip first. The little roses I dipped. The buds I didn't. If you pour in your wax and then really give it some good taps it will allow the wax to move around the flower better. Don't water bath it for a few minutes. As soon as you put it in the waterbath...the wax will set up. It's like doing a picture hurricane. We always wax the picture first. If I don't like they way it looks, then I spray some Krylon varnish over it......or over dip it in wax. I just go with the flow and somehow it just works:) .....I hope. DonitaI see; thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizimarezie Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I admire your candles so much! They're so beautiful!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrycat Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Donita, those are beautiful. BTW, did I see somewhere in these posts that you mentioned a website where I could buy dried flowers? I'm hoping to do some orbs in the near future; just trying to plan ahead so I have the right wax, flowers, etc. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Donita, those are beautiful. BTW, did I see somewhere in these posts that you mentioned a website where I could buy dried flowers? I'm hoping to do some orbs in the near future; just trying to plan ahead so I have the right wax, flowers, etc. Thanks!This one?http://www.craftserver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53726&page=2&highlight=pressed+flowers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted February 7, 2008 Author Share Posted February 7, 2008 Ducky is right on it. She doesn't miss a trick.....I grow and press my own but sometimes buy from my friend Kate Chu...... and the leader of The World Wide Pressed Flower Guild. She sells flowers on her website www.pressed-flowers.com PM me and I might have something I can send you to practice with. Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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