Donita Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 Well obviously I did everything wrong. I am trying to make layers with black like Ange....but I was so nervous about making the barrier layer that I didn't even get the layers where I wanted them LOL...Ange...help....what temp do you pour yours....I am not ready to try black for awhile...back to tarts. Well they do smell good....they are gardenia.....bad thing is that I made 6. Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrie Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 I don't see anything to laugh at...I love them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheilaW Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 They may not have turned out like you wanted but they look awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 Laugh nothing! I think those look great. Like gemstones in the raw or minerals or something natural. I'd be more than willing to test one for ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 Donita go get your eyes fixed lol! Those aren't bad at all If you want sharper layers just wait a little longer than you did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaritamama Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 I like them too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragontears Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 they look awesome to me to ..good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted September 14, 2005 Author Share Posted September 14, 2005 Oh no no no no I think all of you need glasses. I know we try to be kind, but honestly these look stupid. I was going to toss them out by my DH said, remember all of the ugly ones I sell at Christmas at the Mall????????? So I guess I'll save them and see if anyone wants them. I am afraid to wait too long for sharper lines because then the layers won't adhere...so I used the heat gun a little and that made a bigger mess. One candle did break apart. I need to find the correct temperature to pour and really watch my timing.....that is if I want to do black.....Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 Donita, they look like they got charred on a grill LOL. Hey, you said it first!This is not your best work!e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amylou Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 Oh, I think they are awesome. I love the colors. Guess I like the ugly ones.:rolleyes2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolas Lights Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 ohhh I like them too. They look great. I like the dark color in them. I just wish anything I make would turn out that well. :highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 I'm not adding fluff, but I like things that are different and that these are. If you're afraid of layers breaking apart, poke your relief holes before your last pour. It helps with adhesion. You can pour your layers at the same temp with that method or vary them. Four relief holes helps better than two lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glazegyrl Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 those are nice candles, no laugh or worries, i'll take those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaD Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 Well, I think that they look beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Well, I'd probably buy them at the mall. I like the look of layers that are not perfect divisions and are blurry. Its hard to make layers of vastly contrasting colors. Tried with red and while last xmas and kept getting red and pink no matter what I did. Also I've found that really tilted layers are more likely to break apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsvlbrat Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 I think they turned out pretty cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breanna Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Laugh nothing! I think those look great. Like gemstones in the raw or minerals or something natural. I'd be more than willing to test one for ya Have to agree with Satin, they do look like gemstones,,,I think they are very Pretty and I wear glasses LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oceangazer1 Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Are you kidding? I think they are so cool!! PM me and I'll take them off your hands!! :pI do have a question though. With the pyramid candles, do you all get much of a hot scent throw? Or does it happen more toward the bottom of the candle as there is a larger mp? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannon WY Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Donita, I understand that's not the look you were trying to achieve, but they are pretty candles. Although you may not like them, there's somone out there ( ) who will! Better luck on your next try.PS the little guy jumping up and down is me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted September 15, 2005 Author Share Posted September 15, 2005 Thanks everyone, even Eugenia,...LOL....I am taking another picture of some that don't look quite as bad to send to a friend who wants pink and black candles. Thanks Scented....I will poke sooner too....makes sense....I keep looking at them and shaking my head....now I can see where I need improvement......and lots of practice. Layers of anykind are new to me. I did some a long time ago, but not like these. And the scent throw is better as the candle burns down a bit because the melt pool is larger, but they are strongly scented anyway and they are artsy candles too, so if you truly want just scent....then I tell people to buy jar candles or tarts. (I just got an order for 200)......Yeah! I gave them some samples and they loved them. Guess I got lucky and it worked right away. At least one thing is working for me this week. Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 I think they are beautiful!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtngrl Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Donita, the ONLY reason those candles are super ugly TO YOU is because you had something else in mind. If you hadn't expressed your disappointment, no one would be any the wiser.An interesting experiment could be to ask us what we think of a creation w/o expressing your own opninon about it, and see what ppl say. You might get more genuine feedback. Not that I think they're ugly. You'd have to do something SUPER DUPER EXTREMELY UGLY before I'd say so since I happen to think you are among the finest of the candle-making QUEENS here. See, a good reputation goes a loooooooooooong way. (I just love these new emoticons!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 They are not icky Donita just not up to your usual standards of perfection. Definitely take them to the mall. They do look like gemstones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ange Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 Hey there Donita! It doesnt look bad at all maybe not what u wanted but i dont think it looks ugly at all!I usually pour ard 145-150. well anywhere about 10° hotter than the MP of ur wax.Before u pour the last layer, poke relief holes all the way 80% through the candle, then fill it up. This should solve any of ur breakage probs.I actually like some bleeding, find it adds character! I find layers look great too when titled in varying angles and in different directions everywhich way lol. Sorry about the late reply! but u know me by now lol;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geekrunner Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 If you want me to say they are ugly, OK. They are ugly. :rolleyes2 But only a little ugly. Looks like they got really bad third degree burns!Someone would really like them in the proper setting, and they would match someone's decor somewhere.Soon I will reveal some of my Frankenstein's Monster candles and then you will really see some uuuuu-gly ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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