tobescented Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I've been having this idea to put live herbs on soy candles here are a few of the first ones I've done, using lavender leaves and thyme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 They do look quite interesting...are the leaves going to burn? It doesn't look like you have underwicked them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 They are lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobescented Posted November 10, 2010 Author Share Posted November 10, 2010 Thanks so much Kitn.Georgia, I'm not sure what underwick means. Can u explain this?As for the leaves burning no, this is really an experiment, b/c they will eventually dry and lose there integrity and color. and I think the regular consumer will not enjoy after a while (but who knows). But I have burned one and it does not affect the lavender leaves.So I'm thinking to do elaborate designs. And market towards weddings and special events, where the the use of candles and flowers/herbs can be used temporarily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky38351 Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 The third one is beautiful and classy. I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 While they look lovely, they eventually will be a fire hazard. All dry things tend to burn, float and the potential is there to cause a fire.Underwicked means a small wick size that will actually leave a shell in hopes of not drawing in the outer part of the mold to cause a fire. What would be cool would be to make those with wax and then not worry about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 I love those and share your enthusiasm for including botanical leaves in your design, but those look like they will catch on fire. Have you test-burned any? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathyinME Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 You could make them as forever candles with the glass insert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soy327 Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 You could make them as forever candles with the glass insert.Yep, that would be very pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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