Breanna Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Hi Everyone,,I made some layer candles made with 4625,,1oz Vanilla Passion. I really need to know what you think because when I do layers it seems that parts look rustic and other parts smooth and shiney,,please help and tell me what I am doing wrong please,,TIA Initial pour temp was 155 all three layer,,then last pour after all cooled done @ 175,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Very pretty colors on those! Not an expert here, but the rustic is coming from pouring cooler. So if that is the look you are going for, pour all of your layers cooler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 To get rid of that rustic, pour hotter. Don't know what your initial pour was, so can't tell you by how much to try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenniejr Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Beautiful! You have my address, right? I bet they smell great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kate573 Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Beautiful and soft colors. Scented is right about pouring hot to avoid the rustic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroome2005 Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Breanna, Love all the pics you posted lately.. Gorgeous girl!!!Christina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caradelrae Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Beautiful. Looks so nice and calming....Cara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannon WY Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Very nice job on the layering and I like the colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geekrunner Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Those are real nice! The rustic looks good even though that wasn't what you wanted. Is it possible that you poured both at once, that is, you set up two molds, and poured the first layer for each at the same time, perhaps pouring the first layer on the tall one first, then the first layer on the short one second? If that is the case, the wax may have cooled enough to cause the rustic look. You could pour the first layer on one, then reheat the wax to ab 185* and giving the second mold a quick heat gun shot then pour that layer. Correct me if I"m wrong. Those still look good though! your geek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Try slightly warming your molds. Looks to me like the top of the pillar is the most rustic part so if your mold was warmer this would probably be better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breanna Posted January 13, 2006 Author Share Posted January 13, 2006 Thanks so much you guys for your help,,,I really appreciate it,,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelleRie Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 They look good to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 Those are pretty!I can understand wanting the same look all over the candle, but I kinda like the mixed textures. Gives them personality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 You usually pour your 4625 hotter than that don't you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaD Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 Very nice! I like the combination! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breanna Posted January 15, 2006 Author Share Posted January 15, 2006 You usually pour your 4625 hotter than that don't you?Yes,,I usually pour @ 175 when making a solid colored pillar, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 Yes,,I usually pour @ 175 when making a solid colored pillar,You'd want to do the same for layers I think. Just wait till the surface of the previous layer isn't too squishy and you can pour the next one hot. That way you'll get the usual smooth finish on the outside. It might even be helpful to increase the pour temp a little to ensure the layers join up nicely. They cool down quicker than a whole candle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breanna Posted January 16, 2006 Author Share Posted January 16, 2006 You'd want to do the same for layers I think. Just wait till the surface of the previous layer isn't too squishy and you can pour the next one hot. That way you'll get the usual smooth finish on the outside. It might even be helpful to increase the pour temp a little to ensure the layers join up nicely. They cool down quicker than a whole candle.Thanks Top,,I will try it and see what happens,,:highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breanna Posted March 5, 2006 Author Share Posted March 5, 2006 Bumping up for help in Candle General discussion thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 I like the colors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 i agree with trish on warming the molds a bit, the first pour is cooling too quickly. i would also up the pour temp a few degrees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherie Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Ditto Laura and Trish! Love the blue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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