linda43204 Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Newbee! Can anyone tell me how to suspend my imbeds without them slowly sinking to the bottom? What would be the best way? Is there a certain temp I need to use, or a pour and cool method? Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks, Linda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie W Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 You need to pour in layers. Pour you first layer let it cool place your embeds and pour again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo848 Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 yes, pour in layers.another trick is to use fishing line or UNwaxed flossing string to hold the embeds.you need to be using either mp or hp gel for suspension to work, also. lp does not work.hth,cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luci Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 I had problems with a "line" that I just couldn't get rid of when pouring in layers. Using embeds with a "loop" and regular sewing thread works best for me. I've also been able to wait until the gel is almost set and then placing fish, etc., in and then use a heat gun to gently urge it to slightly sink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie W Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 You wont get that line if you heat your glass before you pour the next layer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathyinME Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 I use the clear thread to hold it where I want it then pull it out after it sets up. Don't wait too long or you can see where you pulled the thread out!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocopop Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 Am sending this from my friends computor.Thanks for all your help. I will give these a try. Like the idea about heating the glass for no lines, but how do you use the tread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EMercier Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 It depends. I used LP from C & S when I did gel candles and I would get my stuff to stay. I think the trick is to pour your candles at a decent temperature. This way they won't melt in the gel. I would never have to pour twice or in layers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 I have never poured in layers. I just let the gel cool until I can put my finger into the gel without burning it and that's when I know it's time to put the embeds in. You can get rid of the lines with a heat gun. Just be careful you don't let the glass get too hot or the embeds will melt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 I think people are talking about 2 different kinds of embeds. Some seem to be talking about the glass ones and some seem to be talking about wax ones. Two different tech are used to make each one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathyinME Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Vicky I think you are right!! So, are we talking about glass or wax embeds?? My method is for the glass ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 I think the orginal poster was talking glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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