cybersix Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 Finally I tryed hurricanes.This was made in a 4"x4" round mold, but I won't tell you why... it's actually a dwarf hurricane.I'm testing it with a tea light and all seems fine, but I wanted to ask you how do you get a smooth interior? what I have is a rippled surface, is it normal?Thanks for looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 I just want to say this is a beautiful hurricane, love the flowers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted December 20, 2005 Author Share Posted December 20, 2005 Thanks!!I used small fake poinsettas (hope I wrote it correctly).We call them "Christmas Stars" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 Congrats. That's a fine looking hurricane and you should be very proud of yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted December 20, 2005 Author Share Posted December 20, 2005 thanks Tucker!I think it's not too bad for my first try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 I like it! I can see several of those lined up on a table dressed for Christmas dinner. Very pretty!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerrie Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 It's very pretty, even if it is short, still looks great.The way I get it smooth inside is to slowly take my mold out of the water bath and pour the remaining wax smoothly back into my presto pot. I found if I pour it out to fast, by just dumping, it makes a mess, and if I do it to slow I end up with lines from the pour. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted December 20, 2005 Author Share Posted December 20, 2005 Thanks Gerrie, I forgot to say I didn't use a water bath, because I don't have weights to use with the mold.The next time I'll do as you say, this was tthe first so I did not exactly know waht to do.Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerrie Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 You can use almost anything for weight. Even canned food would work, just put something flat across the top of the mold and add your canned food. I checked mine by filling the mold with water, then putting it into the water bath to see just how much weight I would need. I use 2 pieces of iron, it's small and heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojo T. Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 Sabrina that is beautiful, I love it. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 That is very pretty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Very pretty Sabrina.....I have lead ropes that go around the bottom of my tin molds....for aluminum....I just use wrenches on top....then after I pour the wax out, I use my heat gun and it comes out perfectly smooth. Merry Christmas, Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistress-of-light Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 very pretty hurricane you got going there. Not at all bad for a first. Mine leaned to the side and stuff...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Terriffic job on your first! For myself, I don't use weights in the water bath. If the water isn't any higher then the level of wax in the mold, it just sits in the bottom of the bucket. My water is usually about 1/2" shallower than the wax though. As for smoothing the inside, once it's unmolded, I zap the inside. Keeping the gun moving slow and steady though, so I don't end up with gaps in it. Most of the wax I pour out, but after the last pour and zap to smooth, I let the excess settle and harden. Makes a nice sturdy base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Way to go! I really like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Your Christmas Star hurricane looks great. I set a container with some chain in on top of my mold for my weight. Then I use a table knife to smooth the top and sides after pouring out the wax. And like Donita I use my heat gun to smooth the bottom. Can't wait to see your next one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corence Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Very Very Nice. Yours looks alot better than my first try. Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted December 21, 2005 Author Share Posted December 21, 2005 Thanks to all for your kind words and for all the hints!I want to try another one, so I'm looking for something to embed all aorund the house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Finally I tryed hurricanes.This was made in a 4"x4" round mold, but I won't tell you why... it's actually a dwarf hurricane.I'm testing it with a tea light and all seems fine, but I wanted to ask you how do you get a smooth interior? what I have is a rippled surface, is it normal?Thanks for looking!That came out nice. I like the size. The inside should be smoother when you use a water bath. I don't normally feel the need to do any further work on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted December 21, 2005 Author Share Posted December 21, 2005 Thanks Top, I'll see if I can arrange a water bath next time. I work in my kitchen so I tend to avoid things that can cause disasters!!The size is pretty but you can see the little flame of the tea light because hurricane it's too short! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted December 21, 2005 Author Share Posted December 21, 2005 Hi SatinDucky,I thought about doing as you say, but I didn't do it because I thought that if water doesn't arrive above the level of wax I could get some differences in the surface of the 'cane..But I was wrong!The next time I'll try!Terriffic job on your first! For myself, I don't use weights in the water bath. If the water isn't any higher then the level of wax in the mold, it just sits in the bottom of the bucket. My water is usually about 1/2" shallower than the wax though. As for smoothing the inside, once it's unmolded, I zap the inside. Keeping the gun moving slow and steady though, so I don't end up with gaps in it. Most of the wax I pour out, but after the last pour and zap to smooth, I let the excess settle and harden. Makes a nice sturdy base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzie Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Sabrina, that hurricane is gorgeous and your poinsetta's are beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted December 21, 2005 Author Share Posted December 21, 2005 thanks Mozzie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idahospud Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Very elegant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momscandles Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Are you sure that this is your first. it looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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