Handmade Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Yes, I made it!This are my first gel candles. Everything went OK, but there is that specific problem with the bubbles. I think they are too many. Now I am in the phase of testing the wicks and the burning procedure.:tiptoe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie73 Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Those are very pretty! Gel is something I would someday like to try, but I cringe at testing wicks all over again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaD Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Very pretty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquiO Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 I never delved into gel but those are nice. The wired beads embed is a really unique effect I haven't seen before. I like it better than the seashells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenscandles Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 They look great. The only way I get no bubbles is to cook the finished candle in the oven for too long...not the best way to go, especially if you have wax or suspended embeds. The bubbles are a "neat feature" of the gel.You can use a heat gun to get rid of some but it takes a long time. It was faster for me to just learn to love the bubbles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernadette Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 After working with gel for over 12 years I can tell you that there are ways to get few to zero bubbles without buying a debubbler. But if you think it's a pain to test wicks, these are just some of the other factors you must consider with gel: gel density, depth of container, fragrance oil and mixing of the oil; and height, speed, and temperature of gel when pouring. There's alot you can do with gel, but just like all candlemaking, it requires alot of testing.:tiptoe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbuddy Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Good job! I used to make gel candles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twoscentsworth Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Good job for your first ! You can cut down on the amount of bubbles by pouring the gel slowly over the back side of a large spoon ... that said I like some bubbles in ocean scapes makes them look more realistic to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaturallyTru Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 They look good! I started with gel...way back in 2000. Trudi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlelady Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Those are very cute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 They are very very nice, I like the wire and bead one the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheilaRae Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Nice I am always intrigued by gel candles but never have I tried to make them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmeroo Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 I also used to make gel candles..I found that if you pour low and slow the bubbles are minimal...I do like the beaded candle alot! Nice work so far!:smiley2: Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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