tucker Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 The pics are attached on the outside of the pillars. They are then sprayed with three coats of KRYLAR and a hole drilled into the top to accomodate a tea lite (those damn tea lites, "I hate 'em") The 'cane in the front is unfinished and at this moment it's in the melting pot, the pic was too light.http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/7095/piccandles11bv.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzie Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 WOW Cliff, I think that you're onto something there. Those pillars look great and I'm so thrilled that you've found a use for all your delightful tea lights (chuckle). Did you still use a high mp hurricane wax? And what did you use to drill such a large hole? Come on, come on, more information please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corence Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 That's really nice.:smiley2: I assume the same technique could be applied to a hurricane as well, right? What did you use to hold the picture in place? Thnx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copper Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 What a neat idea! You did a wonderful job, those would be lovely keepsakes!Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker Posted December 22, 2005 Author Share Posted December 22, 2005 thanks for the comments. First off, I used regular pillar wax, I drilled the hole one inch and 3/4 to have space around the (damned tea lite) smile. The hole is deep enough that I put an 1/8 inch round cork in the bottom so the (damned tea lite) wouldn't melt the wax on the bottom. The pix are glued to the wax with stick glue (from Staples) it really works, I've burned several to make sure every thing is safe. It's a go for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geekrunner Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Anyone who uses power tools to make a candle is OK by me! Nice work there man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker Posted December 22, 2005 Author Share Posted December 22, 2005 Hey Geek. Got a kick out of your profile. Running, guns. Take the comma out and yer in big trouble. smile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Good jub Tucker......I am sure that the people who get them will be thrilled. If you use hurricane wax it won't melt from the tea light and also using plastic cups helps. Did you use tin or plastic? Pourette sells the plugs for the tea lights. About $5.00... Don't have to drill holes. Just screw it into the mold, pour and presto......you have an indention just the size of a tea light or votive. Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Those look great Tucker! I personally like the hurricane one too. I don't think it's too light. The light background helps the duck stand out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker Posted December 22, 2005 Author Share Posted December 22, 2005 Hey Donita, I used plastic for the tea lites and thanks for the tip, I'll check those plugs for sure. Thanks for the comments Satin and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojo T. Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Tucker, you need to treat yourself with more respect, these candles are beautiful and the hurricane looks great to me. I love your idea for the pillars. I'll have to do an internet search to see what Krylar is made of to see if I can get it here. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 Pillars and hurricane look great. Didn't know the glue stick would work to hold a picture on a pillar. Great idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 Your Everlasting Photo Pillars look great.Questions about them:What paper did you use?Do the photos stick well with that glue?Did you have any problems with wrinkles when you applied the photo?Does the photo hold up over time, does it peel off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannon WY Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 They all look great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerrie Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 I had to embed a picture on the front of a pillar and a poem on the back, both being oval, and it was a total PITA to try to get both pictures evenly centered. Think I had to do it 4 or 5 times before it was right. I wish I had thought of using a glue stick for them, sure would have saved me some grief. I also drilled a LARGE hole for my tealight, for fear that it would melt the pillar. Then I placed the plastic tealight cup in a glass tealight holder. It was used as a memorial candle at a wedding, so it wasn't lit long enough to melt the wax. I used a forstner bit, it makes a really nice flat round hole. If you just keep on pouring those tealights you will find they really aren't damned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulette Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 those look great Tucker, I had to put my pictures on the front like that for the last two hurricnes as I just couldn't get them embedded in the wax. I may do more like that. You can certainly see the pictures better. Good Job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 It's cool the way you keep mastering new things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 Great job. I like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsvlbrat Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 WOW! Those are wonderful. I'm impressed with your work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 Very nice work !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glowlite Posted December 24, 2005 Share Posted December 24, 2005 Wow Tucker, They look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterfinger Posted December 24, 2005 Share Posted December 24, 2005 Very nice....love the pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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