jackie Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Thought I'd post my first try. Not very good but maybe it'll make someone else feel better about their first attempt. I'm going to melt and reuse the wax so I just used blue/white. It's fun to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 it looks beautiful to me, I have watched videos of cut and curl, it is not easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernadette Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Wow...if these are your first attempts, I forsee you becoming a master at these one day soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dillypooh Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Wow you are doing a great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Wonderful job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroome2005 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Wow- I wouldnt have known that was your first one. I <3 it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyJo Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 I'm so jealous ! I think cut and curl is absolutely gorgeous and would sooooo love to be able to do it.You did a wonderful job. And it's amazing this is your first one ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 WOW!! I'm not even brave enough to try those - if this is your first try, you are going to fantastic - keep going!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricofAZ Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Certainly off to a good start. You're doing a great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph in tx Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Very Pretty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricofAZ Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 What tool are you using for the vertical center cut in the middle photo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbuddy Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I like it! It looks good to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Beautiful! I've always wanted to try cut n curl. Great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I think it's a pretty good job for a first and I commend you on that. What makes the wax look not so smooth? I haven't tried these. Would love to some day, but that's when I own space the size of the Grand Canyon lol. Am curious those about what causes the wax not to look as smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trishsmecca Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I think you did a great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WimbleyW Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I've always loved that style. I think it looks great for a first try. How is it done? Do you use a hot wire or blade to cut the candle or a torch or is it cut while the wax is still soft? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceCarvesWax Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I think it's a pretty good job for a first and I commend you on that. What makes the wax look not so smooth? I haven't tried these. Would love to some day, but that's when I own space the size of the Grand Canyon lol. Am curious those about what causes the wax not to look as smooth.If you put lots of coats of wax on the candles they will be lumpy like that or it could be water drops that didn't drip off before the next coat was put on. You wouldn't have even noticed the lumps if the carving was all the way up to the top. Probably got a bit too hard to finish but that's normal starting out. After about 100 candles there's nothing to it. 34 years ago this month I started making them for a living. Always keep your first candle of any new thing you make. Looks like you have a good start. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricofAZ Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 One more thing to Bruce's suggestions... I found that when I go from hot wax tank to water, if its too fast, there's a drip or two. Eventually that adds up and then I have some floating wax that needs to be scooped out of the water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
001 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Not bad Jackie, I've been meaning to try this, and I know when I get around to it my firsts will probably not look as good as these.If you put lots of coats of wax on the candles they will be lumpy like that or it could be water drops that didn't drip off before the next coat was put on. You wouldn't have even noticed the lumps if the carving was all the way up to the top. Probably got a bit too hard to finish but that's normal starting out. After about 100 candles there's nothing to it. 34 years ago this month I started making them for a living. Always keep your first candle of any new thing you make. Looks like you have a good start. BruceHey, I've seen you on YouTube. 100 candles huh? Do you think you could learn with 100 lbs of wax? Could you re-melt them if they aren't highly colored? I want to try these and I think I can do it, and I think it would be fun but the $ is stopping me right now but I think 100 lbs would be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 If you put lots of coats of wax on the candles they will be lumpy like that or it could be water drops that didn't drip off before the next coat was put on. You wouldn't have even noticed the lumps if the carving was all the way up to the top. Probably got a bit too hard to finish but that's normal starting out. After about 100 candles there's nothing to it. 34 years ago this month I started making them for a living. Always keep your first candle of any new thing you make. Looks like you have a good start. BruceMIssed seeing you around!! OK that makes sense to me. And happy 34th! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceCarvesWax Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Hey, I've seen you on YouTube. 100 candles huh? Do you think you could learn with 100 lbs of wax? Could you re-melt them if they aren't highly colored? I want to try these and I think I can do it, and I think it would be fun but the $ is stopping me right now but I think 100 lbs would be ok.Sure you can. You can find some small core molds at Peaks I think. My finished small candle is less than a half pound. If you just dip in clear wax to get use to the way the wax will cut you dont need any color, or just use one color and white. Melt that down and use it for cores and it will be a pastel of that color. Cores can be poured from your scrap wax. If you have lots of scrap the colors will blend together to make brown. The white pigment in the wax makes the brown look like a wood grain in the cores poured from scrap wax. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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