KrazeKelly Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Hi, this was my first attempt at using palm wax and my first pillar ever. I think it turned out really pretty, although I forgot to poke relief holes and I didn't have a wick pin so I drilled the hole for the wick. I'll just have to see how it burns and remember that next time. But for the first attempt, I'm pretty excited about the way it looks. I used 2 drops aqua liquid dye and 1oz. Ocean fragrance oil. Love the texture of palm wax. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periwinkle Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Very pretty!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Very very pretty I love the color bet it smells Great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Lovely! Palm wax is my favorite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julz81 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Very nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Very nice indeed - I love that color! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 You did good and very good for forgetting a few things. I'm on the "love the color" bus too.And I see you just have a couple of posts so Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbuddy Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I love the color! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Where is the aqua liquid dye from? I gotta have some.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrazeKelly Posted January 4, 2012 Author Share Posted January 4, 2012 Thanks everyone, I am loving this wax! The color is Teal/Aqua from Lonestar. I used 2 drops for 1lb. I am attaching a photo after 9hrs of burn time. I think it is under wicked, I used CSN16. Not sure since I've never used this wax. I made the purple one (photo attached) and since I am out of the CSN in larger sizes, I am trying a CD18 in it to start. Yes, I am a newbie. I have been making soy containers for a while and made all the newbie mistakes until I found this forum. I started with 464 and hated the frosting so I read all the wax descriptions and decided to try CBA, only to find out about the HT problems. Then I found this forum and realized I wasn't crazy! LOL! I decided to blend the two of them since I had made the other newbie mistake of buying 50lbs of each. I tried several %'s and found that I could work with a 60% 464 / 40% CBA and with the correct temps and only end up with frosting occasionally. I haven't tried heating the dye and FO like Stella has suggested yet. But I do pour the FO very slowly as I stir so it doesn't shock the wax as bad. At least in my mind that made sense. Frosting makes me crazy though and I am determined to make it work. So far I'm having pretty good luck with it. I was walking around Hobby Lobby and saw that they had palm wax and some molds and I have been wanting to try some pillars. Especically since I saw the Hippie Pillars on here, those were beautiful! So, I thought what the heck, I had to pay more to try it out but I wasn't out any shipping cost either. I found a way to justify spending 10.00 for 2lbs...LOL!! Today I had to place an order with Peaks for more wax and a couple of molds, I love it so much! LOL!! I am trying the starburst and feather for giggles Thanks for the compliments, I really enjoy reading and learning from all of you. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 That purple one is my favorite of them all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrazeKelly Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 That purple one is my favorite of them all. Mine too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Hey Kelly, what diameter are those pillars? Don't go thinking ANYTHING about "underwicked" just yet - palm wax does not burn like soy or paraffin! It naturally "tunnels" burning straight down, then the top and sides thin. Be sure not to burn for less than 1 hour per inch of diameter and keep the heat centered in the candle. What happens with palm pillars is the thick sides begin to thin at the top and "weep" into the MP. DO burn them in a glass bowl because if they blow out, a saucer or shallow bowl will not contain the dripping! Brilliant, sparkling color is one of the things I love best about palm wax besides the "tunnelling" effect which turns the pillar (or container for that matter) into a luminary at least until the last 1/3 of the candle when it all begins to catch up. With pillars, there are several ways to wick them, but the most important thing to remember is that you cannot "hug" them like paraffin, so you have to make a decision about whether you want to leave a shell (which can later be illuminated like a luminary with an electric tea light) or go for complete consumption which leaves a ragged top edge that gradually burns down to the "heel."Glad you're having fun and enjoying your new pillars! Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrazeKelly Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 Stella,This one is 4" dia. and I have burned it all the way down now and looks about the same as it did in the photo. I think a size up on the CSN wick would have been perfect maybe, I'll just have to play with it. The purple one that I used the CD wick in is worse than that Aqua, I could probably go up at least 2 wick sizes on it. But I am going to let it burn all the way and see what happens. Thanks for the advice! I got my wax in from Peak yesterday and a new 3" dia. mold, so I made a starburst pillar last night. It's so pretty! I can't decide which wax I like better! Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleCrazyGal Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Am loving the purple too! Palm wax is so darned pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 I can't decide which wax I like better! Don't forget to mix the starburst and feather half & half - that's yet another wonderful crystal pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrazeKelly Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 Don't forget to mix the starburst and feather half & half - that's yet another wonderful crystal pattern.Well, now I know what I'll be doing tonight!! LOL! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmc Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Theyre both beautiful...now I want to try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrazeKelly Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 After bringing the candle home from work and comparing it to the previous photo, it did burn better than I orginally thought. So that wick choice was a pretty good one. Is it normal to have this much of a shell left? I should have straightened the wick a little more often though. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 (edited) See how the top inside is beginning to weep and become thinner? Keep burning it and try to keep the heat centered. I can't tell how far down the candle has burned from the photo. The shell looks a little thick, but again, without being able to tell how far down the candle has burned, I can't really predict how much more the shell may thin before lights out. A short, squat, wide candle may not have enough time to thin the walls. Edited January 7, 2012 by Stella1952 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrazeKelly Posted January 8, 2012 Author Share Posted January 8, 2012 See how the top inside is beginning to weep and become thinner? Keep burning it and try to keep the heat centered. I can't tell how far down the candle has burned from the photo. The shell looks a little thick, but again, without being able to tell how far down the candle has burned, I can't really predict how much more the shell may thin before lights out. A short, squat, wide candle may not have enough time to thin the walls.It is very close to the end. It's only 3" tall because I only used 1lb in the mold since it was my first one. I'll let you know how it turns out. I think it will only burn for another hour, maybe two at the most. I did do a 50/50 here is how it turned out! I leveled it after I took the photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 That's a very showy candle! I like that pattern and the color is very pleasing!! :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrazeKelly Posted January 8, 2012 Author Share Posted January 8, 2012 That's a very showy candle! I like that pattern and the color is very pleasing!! :smiley2:Thank you!! It's Lemon Chiffon. I am enjoying this break from soy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrazeKelly Posted January 8, 2012 Author Share Posted January 8, 2012 Here is a side by side comparison of the starburst, feather and the combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaritamama Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Those are gorgeous!! I have 3 or 4 bags of palm wax lying around, I will have to give it a try....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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