Wessex Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Hey All, I have a wholesale account asking for "prim" type palm pillars, whatever the heck that is, LOL. Here is the first try, not really my cup of tea. Also, the candles labeled "1" and "2" were made using different techniques. Which looks better to you? They are wrapped and labeled to show to the customer, not to sell (not tested yet). Thanks for your input.Cheers,Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinMom Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 I LOVE LOVE LOVE these !!!!! I can't decide which technique is better because they both look so good. I would buy these if I saw them in a store!! Great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B@BlissStreet Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 :tiptoe::tiptoe::tiptoe:I have no experience with pillars, other than the lovelies Lorrie made me that I refuse to burn. That being said, I have to say, from a customer pov, I would pick the #2. It looks like a deliberate pattern, whereas the other looks (from my chandler view) as a situation where waxes melted together (which is fine, when it is desired effect? once again, no harm intended:tiptoe:). If I was a man, I just would have said #2. And then I would have laughed, because I said "#2". :laugh2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy68 Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 (edited) Hi there. Well I like #2 and as it happens I've just been pouring my small pillars exactly like that recently (instead of tilted layers) and I really like that layering effect with the spill that happens as the layers pull back.I wouldn't call these 'prim". As far as I understand it - and correct me if I'm wrong all of those from the US who know far more than I .....but prim stands for "primitive" ?As in country/grubby, more sort of rustic or simplistic like? You know.....something with a bit of tea stained gingham tied round it? When I think of prim I always think of tea stained gingham VERY hard to achieve with palm I reckon as palm wax with it's crystallizing tenancies always looks more 'pretty".BUT, I shouldn't think they would object to these unless the rest of their products are totally "prim"? They look very nice to my eyes Depends exactly what they are after. Edited March 9, 2011 by Tracy68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 My thoughts also Tracy. But he can grub those up a little and then there's that kraft label look that tops off the prim look also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deb426 Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 I really like these. I like number 1 the most for some reason. I agree with Tracy and Scented though that I don't think of these as prim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernadette Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Steve, I love both techniques. They are really, really pretty. However, there's no way I think of these as prim. As a candle customer, I'd gravitate towards these in about 2 seconds, but they're not "messy" enough to be prim to my way of thinking.:tiptoe: Great job, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbuddy Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 I like both, but if I had to choose, I would choose #2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wessex Posted March 9, 2011 Author Share Posted March 9, 2011 Thanks for the replies. I personally do not want to dabble in the "prim" look, figured this was as close as I am willing to get, LOL! I'm glad most people prefer number 2, the other one is more work.Thanks,Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathyinME Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 (edited) Those look great Steve. I like #2 the best but they are definately not the prim look. Beautiful!!I may have to try some of those. Edited March 9, 2011 by CathyinME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsbennis Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Nice work Steve, those both look great, I personally like #2 and agree with others that I'm not really getting a prim feel but more of a tropical feel, it might be the colors. Hmmm...those would sell real nice in my neck of the woods..lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindy5140 Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 I luv #2, also prim is more dark country look. Maybe if you used darker colors that would work for them. Like Navy Blue, Burgundy, rusty colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wessex Posted March 9, 2011 Author Share Posted March 9, 2011 I'm thinking I am just not the prim type chandler. My latest line is the more upscale look and I do the hex/jelly/classic jars. My pillars have always been simple one color "boring" pillars. Since I work with Palm, decided I want the scent and patterning to be the selling point. I do kinda like these pillars, think I will test burn a few and then see how they sell. But as far as making a prim type for my customer...take these or nothing, LOL. Thanks all.Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faerywren Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Very nice! I like #2 also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mparadise Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I have to agree that these are not so prim....but they are beautiful!Maybe try some in deeper colors, it may make all the difference. When I think of prim I think shades of tan/browns, charcoal grey/black, cranberry, deep purples, blues & greens and MAYBE a little cream/ivory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soy327 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I'm thinking I am just not the prim type chandler. My latest line is the more upscale look and I do the hex/jelly/classic jars. My pillars have always been simple one color "boring" pillars. Since I work with Palm, decided I want the scent and patterning to be the selling point. I do kinda like these pillars, think I will test burn a few and then see how they sell. But as far as making a prim type for my customer...take these or nothing, LOL. Thanks all.SteveI love them both, #2 more and I think these candle make a statement about you. They are really beautiful. Start your own trend. Hope that makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Those all look GREAT, Steve! Good job! I have no preference between the two techniques because they both are pleasing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debratant Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 They all look great...but love #2 for sure. Great work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I like both. It almost looks like the motion candles but with the rings laid flat. ooOO... I haven't tried that in a while. Thanks for the reminder! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pleasureridgecandles Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I like them both also. I'm not the prim type so I can be of no help there, but, they both look great and I'd surely buy them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 (edited) ----------- Edited March 12, 2011 by Candybee double post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Your pillars are beautiful. Love both techniques so I can't choose. LOLI have to agree with the others that I would not put those in a prim category.For prim I would do a grubby but you would have to buy the mold for that. If you want to go with a regular smooth pillar instead I have a friend that sells country prim and she rubs cinnamon on her pillars to grubby them. She also tea stains gingham style ribbons for wrapping or uses raffia, burlap, etc. for different textures.Other techniques that would make great prim pillars are the rustic or marbled looks. You can rub the finished candle in cinnamon and wrap it with a tea stained gingham ribbon or piece of raffia or cut up burlap.If I were going to do the rustic I would do 2 to 3 level layers going darker with each layer. Make sure your mold is chilled thoroughly before your initial pour and swirl the wax after each pour so there is no clear definitation between layers. Then finish with a spice rub and mabye a tea stained prim ribbon bow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxxcandles Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Prim or not, I think these are winners. Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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