Regina Filange Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 So... is it Mottled? Is it Rustic? Frosted? What the heck is it?It's scented Peak's Cool Citrus Basil.What do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celicagtca Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 So... is it Mottled? Is it Rustic? Frosted? What the heck is it?It's scented Peak's Cool Citrus Basil.What do you guys think?I like it!!! A neat balance of two different textures with two complimenting colours. Good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 Well, the answer to the "what the heck is it" question is that it's a fairly conventional mottle on top and a slightly frosty cold pour for the bottom layer.Very different finishes, a light shade of a warm color on top and a dark shade of a cool color on the bottom. I have to admit I find the aesthetic a bit jarring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regina Filange Posted December 19, 2005 Author Share Posted December 19, 2005 Well, the answer to the "what the heck is it" question is that it's a fairly conventional mottle on top and a slightly frosty cold pour for the bottom layer.Very different finishes, a light shade of a warm color on top and a dark shade of a cool color on the bottom. I have to admit I find the aesthetic a bit jarring.OUCH! At least your honest.I thought the orange/green combo was fitting for Citrus Basil. Clearly I was wrong.Thanks for the slap tho, it woke me up!I do thank you for your kind words Celicagtca! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 Apologies if that hurt your feelings. To say that the juxtaposition of certain colors and textures is jarring isn't meant to be a stinging criticism, or saying it's a terrible candle. I thought you were seriously asking for opinions on how well the aesthetics worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtngrl Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 Clearly I was wrong. Thanks for the slap tho, it woke me up! An honest opinion cannot be a slap or an indicator of being wrong. It's just an expression of one person's perspective; and you did ask for opinions. When you ask, it is advisable to be open to such comments. Then you can decide if the feedback is worth heeding or not. In other words, I'd like to suggest that you not be so quick to be offended. KWIM? I rather like it. I think candles w/ mixed effects have character. The color is a little jarring in that they are so different from one another, but, if it's placed in a room with those colors, then it can help further bind the color scheme. Hope that makes sense.The only thing that disturbs me about the candle is the line between layers. You might want to pour the 2nd layer once the 1st layer has set up enough to support the 2nd layer w/o the colors bleeding. I think you would get a softer edge that just might reduce that sense of "jarring". Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regina Filange Posted December 19, 2005 Author Share Posted December 19, 2005 No problem guys. Like I said, "at least your honest" and that's what I wanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 I think it is pretty!Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 Looks like the yellow layer was poured a lot hotter and cooled more slowly than the green thus the mottle. Definitely rustic on the bottom. e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterfly Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 Regina, every one has answered your ?. So I will add... Bet you can't do that again on purpose! J/K:smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 And I find nothing jarring about the candle or the colors. I like the golden yellow. I like the green and I like the two together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc26 Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 I like the candle! I also like the colors. I don't find it jarring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celicagtca Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 OUCH! At least your honest.I thought the orange/green combo was fitting for Citrus Basil. Clearly I was wrong.Thanks for the slap tho, it woke me up!I do thank you for your kind words Celicagtca!Your welcome Reg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimscandles Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 I think it looks great. I think the colors you choose were perfect for the scent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle_InMi Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 Wow, that is a very cool candle, good job! I'm still working on the rustic look :undecided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 I like the two colors together and used similar ones for sage lemongrass FO. As for the center line, one of the things I do if the layer has hardened too much to blend together, is to use my heatgun and gently melt a bit of the first layer, then do my next pour. However, you have to do this before the wax shrinks away from the sides or your next our will run down the sides of the first layer and wreck the candle. You might find that when your top pour is hotter, the layers don't bond you can pull the candle apart. This happened to me a few times. hth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryinCary Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 I think you've got the perfect blend of mottle and rustic...altho I dont care for the top color, but who am I anyway. These candles (rustic/mottle) are ALWAYS showing up differently than we expect, and the only thing you can count on is that the more you make...the better they get! Nice job Regina. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 Not my colors personally, but I think they contrast and compliment well. I also like the mottled/rustic combination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weirdstuffinmydesk Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 that is very cool, i like the design. Now we need the scratch n sniff monitor to be able to smell it! Great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyvega Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 I like it - I did a cool citrus basil once that was orange, green and purple - so you are more subdued than me lol - my fave scent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dixylight Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 It's kinda a Green Bay Packers color. My husband would love it. I have not tried pillars yet. I really like the slant/angle of it too. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaritamama Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 It's kinda a Green Bay Packers color. My husband would love it. We're big cheeseheads too, but this season we try not tell too many people........I like the candle, and the contrast of the two colors and textures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawnee Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 I just wanted to say, Love the screen name! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regina Filange Posted December 21, 2005 Author Share Posted December 21, 2005 Thanks for all your kind words everyone!And Shawnee... I like the screen name too. I really miss Phoebe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geekrunner Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 I think it looks very nice. I think the line between the layers adds to the rustic look of the dissimilar layers and colors. If I were making one like this but were shooting for similar texture and complementary colors, I would want the seam to be perfect, of course. But that's just me trying to be perfect Nice job! geek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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