Margaritamama Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Here are a few candles that I made yesterday. Received some new FO's and a ball mold, and was dying to try them out.....I used 1274, 3tbsp stearic, 1oz FO and dye chips (except for brown - that was liquid dye) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glowlite Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 They all look great but the sandalwood ball is my favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryinCary Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Nice mottle. Love the nag champa coloring :highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanaE Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 They all look great - love the mottling on them! My favorite is the blue, but I'm drawn to those deep beautiful shades of blue.The ball is totally cool. I've almost purchased one at least 15 times but then worry about how it'll burn. When you burn it will you let us know what happened, and what wick you used? DanaE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Hey there MAMMA, they all look real good to me, gotta tell ya tho, " I sure do like the blue one best" that's the man in me talkin again. Great stuff girl, keep 'em comming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candleslh Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I love mottling in candles. I have a hard time choosing which I like the best, the mottles or the rustics. I like them all, but I really like the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Those are really pretty, you were quite busy yesterday huh? Hmm, if I HAD to choose, I guess I'd choose the mulberry as it matches my living room. I'm really lovin' the ball though, I have that mold, but as I don't even do pillars, I'm ascared to try it. LOL GREAT JOB!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaritamama Posted November 16, 2005 Author Share Posted November 16, 2005 For all those interested in the wicking, and burn on the 3" ball candle:I used LX18 wick, and this pic is about an hour into the 3rd burn. The first 3 hour burn last night, I twice had to extinguish the candle, and trim the wick. The second, and now the third burn, I just trimmed before lighting. I think that if I'd wicked down, I would not be getting the meltpool I'm now getting in the middle of the candle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 YOURS are beautiful candles, not mine!!!!I'm impressed!! beautiful work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstlady Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 all pretty, but my pick is mulberry, then lemon pound cake. great color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanaE Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 all pretty, but my pick is mulberry, then lemon pound cake. great color.Gotta agree about the Lemon Poundcake, the color is perfect. It's so hard to get that perfect shade of yellow without either getting it too pastel or getting this shocking bright yellow! (I had to give away a bunch of Banana Cream Pies because I used a sliver too much yellow and the color was wild, but I didn't know that until they'd completely cooled).DanaE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 They are all very nice, you have been busy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Nice job on everything. Those balls are tricky cuz they burn real fast on top. Wicking is a decision on how you want it to burn. Where did you get the nice glass pillar plates? I like those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzie Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 While they are all beautiful, the ball does it for me - just love the colour and fragrance. I've got the mould at home and haven't tried it yet as I'm not sure how to wick it as there is no hole - any tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaritamama Posted November 16, 2005 Author Share Posted November 16, 2005 Where did you get the nice glass pillar plates? I like those.Michael's!!! I'm not sure how to wick it as there is no hole - any tips?I got my sweet hubby to drill a hole in the one end so that I could use my wick pins. Anytime I ask him to take out his drill he's a happy camper. ( Sounds bad!!!!) It worked like a charm - I just stuck the wick pin in and secured it with sealer....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I agree, they're all pretty. I must say I'm very partial to the blue one myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Nice going.....I like them all....I like the ball...I like them big and like them small....oh no.....I am sounding like Dr Seuss. Too many grandchildren around....hehehe... and what in the world is wrong with cybersix...she thinks her candles aren't good.....Now you make me want to make some ball candles.....I don't have time....eeeeeeeek.....It is so pretty burning. Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caradelrae Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I so love the color on the nagchampa and that sandalwood...........droolworthy! Cara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraC Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 very nice I really like the mulberry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 You have been busy. Love them all but really partial to the blue one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 I got my sweet hubby to drill a hole in the one end so that I could use my wick pins. Anytime I ask him to take out his drill he's a happy camper. ( Sounds bad!!!!) It worked like a charm - I just stuck the wick pin in and secured it with sealer.......Oh, did you use that aluminum mold? I drilled mine too. I have some crappy votive pins with thin flat bases and they're perfect for this because they fit right up against the mold and sit flat. They're not quite long enough but I pierce the last inch with a wicking needle, no prob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaritamama Posted November 17, 2005 Author Share Posted November 17, 2005 Oh, did you use that aluminum mold?Yup, I bought two of those aluminum molds that Candlescience sells. I think you recommended them to me once before, but had mentioned about the lack of wick hole. DH was quite happy to help out in that department!!!! I just used the wick pins I use for my pillar molds, and was able to get it to sit straight using a lot of sealer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Those are looking really nice, Mama!e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 They all look good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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