geekrunner Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 I just like to say mottle!Here is my first real attempt at a mottle. I tried one just previous to this one, but used vybar in it and it just turned out nice and smooth and solid colored. This time I used 1 1/2 TBSP palm stearine in 1 1/2 lbs Yaley 147MP wax, and 1 1/2 oz of Gemlite Hyacinth FO for a 6% load. First pillar had #3 sq braid and it was a flamethrower, so I wicked down to #1. Added 7 drops Burgundy dye at 190*, stirred real good, reheated to 185* and added FO. Stirred again and heated abck up to 185* then poured in preheated seamless alum mold. Poked relief holes, did second pour. Slid out of mold, and was sweating FO and dye! Had to paper towel till dry, but here it is! Feel free to critique, I need the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breanna Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 It is Beautiful!!! I bet it smells sooooooo good!!! Nice Job!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet68cam Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 That is really pretty, I like that color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistress-of-light Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 That is very pretty. I like the mottle but I too have problems with it sweating oil. I think I use way to much Fo for my candle. Again I like your candle and I think you did a good job on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 Beautiful candle! Beautiful color! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 That turned out fine. I use only 1 oz FO pp and 3 Tbl stearic to limit sweating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weirdstuffinmydesk Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 That is so beautiful. The color is SO rich. Nice job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geekrunner Posted December 27, 2005 Author Share Posted December 27, 2005 Thanks for the comments! I'm curious though as to why it mottles well on top but not in the middle. Could it be the cooling rate? I did preheat the mold and wrapped a towel around it till I poked the relief holes, then removed.DW loves how it turned out, but does not like the FO. I poured another with same dye and wax but did not add any stearic this time. Just added Black Cherry Bomb from Candlemaker's Store at 5%. Judging by the looks of it so far, I will probably regret not adding the stearic. It looks like it will bleed pretty badly. I will know more tonight when I get home and do the second pour.geek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactuscandles Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 very nice love the colors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Thanks for the comments! I'm curious though as to why it mottles well on top but not in the middle. Could it be the cooling rate?Yes it's very sensitive to cooling rate. It cools slowest in the middle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Pretty color Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenniejr Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Great color! Bet it smells wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuskokaMom Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 I absolutely love it. Great color!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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