Brat Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 This is just horrible! No telling how many things went wrong LOLScented Downy April Fresh type Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Now I don't think it is that bad...! I think it is gonna look lovely as it burns! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Normally I don't agree with most of these posts, but if ya want it honest... it really IS ugly....lol. You do have a nice color combination going though Looks kinda like you were going for rustic layers using wax that was too hot...Just wanted to add... a way to repair something like that (yup, I've had my share turn out the same way!) Drop that puppy back into the mold and give it a good zapping. Start at the top to give ya some melted wax to work with then go to the bottom and heat it up good... the bottom(top of finished candle) is where most of the air pockets will end up. Go back up to the top and keep it melted so that wax continues to run down the sides the back to the bottom and work your wax back up. Keep banging on the sides and zapping as long as you see air bubbles. It'll end up with an interesting look. Kinda like embedded layers of glass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brat Posted May 23, 2008 Author Share Posted May 23, 2008 That's a great idea! I already started burning it, but I'm sure I can pull the wick out (I use wick pins) and give that a try... might do that this weekend. Thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brat Posted May 23, 2008 Author Share Posted May 23, 2008 Here's a side by side. Better, but still not very good. I think I'll try another wax! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I've made worse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theklacreations Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I like it looks interesting. I reminds me if a tidal wave. I kind of looked at it like when i was a kid looking a clouds. TheklaThekla's Creations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I closed my eyes and I saw beauty. Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ring of Fire Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Not too pretty I am afraid, but then you already knew that and know not to burn it either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brat Posted May 24, 2008 Author Share Posted May 24, 2008 Not too pretty I am afraid, but then you already knew that and know not to burn it either.Why wouldn't I burn it? The problem with it is looks, not recipe... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverSoyed Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Perhaps "Snuggle" came into your workshop while no one was looking and tinkered with it. I've seen a lot worse.... and I'm sure it was a learning experience! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 I wouldn't change waxes just yet - give us some more info and maybe we can help. What wax is it and what were your pour temps? The purple one looks like either the pouring temp was too low or the mold was too cold.Did you cool the blue one in the freezer?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 THe first one looks like too late to pour layers and that the wax was pulling from the mold when the light blue was added. The second looks like it was hit kinda heavy with a heat gun, which can produce some cool effects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billie Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Those look like keepers to me. The kind I enjoy for myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Yup, it's ugly. And it might be hall of fame worthy. Check out the classroom at the top of the forum and rebatch that fugly pillar. This is the kind of goof my technique was developed for...if you remelt it it will be one color but if you rebatch it it could turn into something nice.I agree with Scented...give us some wax and temp details and see if we can't troubleshoot a bit more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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