Donita Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Well...... not to outdone by my grandson, I finished a balloon candle yesterday....These little leaves grow in a park near my house. I am showing it lit and unlit......Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Simply gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siberia Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 As always, very elegant Donita! Did I read in one of your posts here that you also make soap? Kimberly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted November 18, 2005 Author Share Posted November 18, 2005 Thank you "S" and "S"......and I do make soap.....or use to....I was one of those who started with rendering my own lard....bought it from the butcher.....then graduated to olive oil.....now I am lucky to make myself a few bars of m & p with a few nice additives.....I love making soap but just don't have the time. I love handmade soap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragontears Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 wow those are pretty how do u do that? and do u just put a votive in there for light? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celicagtca Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Awesome Job Donita! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinInOR Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Very pretty, love the natural look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rins Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Just so beautiful!How do you do that? I love it! So elegant and simple! Double Thumbs up!!Rins:grin2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyN Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Lovely as always. Those leaves are soooo pretty!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanaE Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Oh my gosh, those are so pretty! It's a very unique shape too, and looks lovely lit.DanaE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 That is just beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS. I REALLY want to know about those balloon candles. Like I don't understand when you say Balloon candles. I guess I'm a little thick in the head, but that is one of (if not) the nicest candle I've seen on here. Maybe it's because you have used the good old Maple Leaf (which happens to be the symbol of our beloved Canada) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 That is soo pretty! I just did one with leaves a couple days ago, but never thought about making them a cluster like that. Just spread them oput all over the surface. It looks skimpy compared to yours. Now I'll have to try a cluster...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryinCary Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 That is simply beautious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted November 18, 2005 Author Share Posted November 18, 2005 Hey Tucker....Last night when I was making it, my granson came over and said "Oh, these are really cool maple leaves"....at that moment I thougt "Bet that Tucker will like these, they are "The Maple Leaf " and they aren't girlie colors....They are just a water balloon dipped into wax until a shell forms. DonitaAnd thanks everyone for the compliments.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TartAddict Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 Donita, that is one of the prettiest candles I've ever seen! Absolutely beautiful!! Great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 Awesome. My attempts at balloon candles were always a disaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaritamama Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 Beautiful Donita, You are so talented!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerriWV Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 That is so pretty. You did a wonderful job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 That does look great.Here are some places that has info on making the basic balloon / hurricane candlehttp://www.onestopcandle.com/candle/jackoproj.htmhttp://candleandsoap.about.com/od/candlemakinginstructions/ss/balooncandle.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fern Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 Oh my goodness...those are so pretty! I just love anything with a nature theme. Beautiful job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 Lovely. Nice leaf arrangement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 The two sites ya posted won't open for me. PLEASE try again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beauloser Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 Honestly have to say...I haven't been so impressed by a candle since Manolis(not even my own)..amazing work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyvega Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 I like all of your leafy candles, but I dig the shape on this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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