SatinDucky Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 I wish I had thought to cluster them like Donita, but oh well...too late now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragontears Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 looks wonderful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 There is nothing wrong with that. Is is just different and I'll bet that there are people who would buy that before they would buy mine. It's a beautiful candle and the leaves just speak for themselves. I only post a bunch of stuff to give people ideas, but I steal a lot too......inspiration is necessary. Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroome2005 Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 Hey guys, Just want to try this.. Not sure if there are directions for this, but could someone tell me what kind of wax and how to do this please? You dont have to go into too much detail, just kinda give me a hint.. pleaseeeeThanksChristina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted November 19, 2005 Author Share Posted November 19, 2005 Hey guys, Just want to try this.. Not sure if there are directions for this, but could someone tell me what kind of wax and how to do this please? You dont have to go into too much detail, just kinda give me a hint.. pleaseeeeThanksChristinaI don't know that there are written directions anywhere, and don't get real fancy, but I can give you my steps...Make a hurricane shell w/ high MP wax. Round, square, ball, whatever.Using thoroughly dry pressed flowers or leaves (silk flowers taken apart so they're flat would work too, I believe) apply tacky wax to the back with a paintbrush and stick on the shell. I personally brush some on top of the flowers/leaves as well. Use a heated knife to smooth, seal it down and remove air bubbles. Overdip in plain paraffin at 200F. While warm, press out any air bubbles with your finger tip or a roller. Overdip a second time and plunge into water bath for a shiny finish. (Thanks Donita for the tip about straight paraffin for overdipping instead of high MP wax!) Wait... that's not right. Thank you for everything Donita!! The ideas, techniques, assistance, patience, instructions and help with pressing flowers, boy this list could go on forever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 Here are some places that has info on making the basic balloon / hurricane candlehttp://candleandsoap.about.com/od/candlemakinginstructions/ss/balooncandle.htmhttp://www.onestopcandle.com/candle/jackoproj.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fern Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 Satin, yours is lovely too! We all can't be like Donita...everyone's got their own style and there's nothing wrong with yours. Good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted November 19, 2005 Author Share Posted November 19, 2005 Here are some places that has info on making the basic balloon / hurricane candlehttp://candleandsoap.about.com/od/candlemakinginstructions/ss/balooncandle.htmhttp://www.onestopcandle.com/candle/jackoproj.htmUmm, yeah, I started out that route...I couldn't get them to come close to the same size. Filling the balloons with a measuring cup doesn't work and my eyeballing is way off. Then that last time I had the wax a bit too hot and the balloon exploded. Decided I didn't care for that much :embarasse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 Those ball mold 'canes are so cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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