Lisa Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 I want to make some chunk pillars with 1343 but i am afraid of messing up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Why? You'll be fine. So, you mess up..what's the worst that could happen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Posted November 26, 2005 Author Share Posted November 26, 2005 Your right. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryinCary Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Thats the great thing about playing with wax, if you mess it up you throw it back in the pot and start over again. Nothing to be afraid of, just jump right in there and have at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breanna Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Why? You'll be fine. So, you mess up..what's the worst that could happen? I agree with Sharon,,,and if you mess up,,melt it down and try again,,LOL,,,,,When I first started I was a mess,,,but the people here will help if we can,,,Dont worry GO FOR IT!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc26 Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 jump in!! you can do it! chunks are fun and addicting!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Posted November 27, 2005 Author Share Posted November 27, 2005 I did it but it looks like a bunch of tiny bubbles on top. And i don't think my tops turn out to well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc26 Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 did you tap your mold? when doing chunks I tap my mold to try to get any air bubbles out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Posted November 27, 2005 Author Share Posted November 27, 2005 Nope didn't know too, But i do now. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lisa Posted November 27, 2005 Author Share Posted November 27, 2005 Sorry it is so big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroome2005 Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 And what is wrong with that? I see it looking nice. Only thing I would have done differently is add more chunks, but that is me.. I am chunk addicted and always put a lot in there.. Looks good thoughChristina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Posted November 27, 2005 Author Share Posted November 27, 2005 Thanks, yeah need more practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc26 Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 it looks good. use a chopstick to arrange your chunks and press them against the side of your mold to get more to show Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Posted November 27, 2005 Author Share Posted November 27, 2005 How much wax do you melt for the chunks? How do i know a good burn? What do i look for? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroome2005 Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 How much wax to burn depends on how many you want to make :-)Christina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Your wax amount will be different than everyone elses depending on the amount of chunks you put in. I only do clear overpours, and just keep a pouring pot full of clear 1343. I didn't see the pic, but bubbles on the top tells me you didn't pour hot enough. For the best looking chunkies, pour your overpour about 175, and put in a cool water bath for about 2 minutes. HTH!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Posted November 27, 2005 Author Share Posted November 27, 2005 Thanks bunny, My over pour was suppose to be clear, I didn't add any color so maybe my pot wasn't clean enough not sure. Thanks again for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 I did it but it looks like a bunch of tiny bubbles on top. And i don't think my tops turn out to well.Maybe it's the way I'm looking at the picture, but to me, it looks like that might be the bottom of the candle. Is your top that is showing the bottom or top of the mold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Thanks bunny, My over pour was suppose to be clear, I didn't add any color so maybe my pot wasn't clean enough not sure. Thanks again for the help.I do add UV to my clear, but that's all. No fo, no UA, no vybar. Anything you use will make it harder for the chunks to be seen. I do however super scent my chunks. Cram those chunks in there girl! You can if you wish leave the candle upside down... Making the chunks stick out of the top, and you won't have to worry about leveling! Can't wait to see your next one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Posted November 27, 2005 Author Share Posted November 27, 2005 The top is the top of the mold, the opening, I know i should of done it different but i wasn't sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Posted November 27, 2005 Author Share Posted November 27, 2005 Thanks. so should i use one ounce of frag. In the chunks would that be enough? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc26 Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Thanks bunny, My over pour was suppose to be clear, I didn't add any color so maybe my pot wasn't clean enough not sure. Thanks again for the help.Your over pour was probably to hot. When you pour the over pour to hot the wax from your chunks can bleed. Hence the color in your over pour, it came from some of the wax of the chunks that melted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Posted November 27, 2005 Author Share Posted November 27, 2005 Whats the best temp to pour at? I poured hot for the chunks when i made them. Thanks for all the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 The top is the top of the mold, the opening, I know i should of done it different but i wasn't sure.It can be very confusing. Normally, the bottom of the mold is the top of the candle, that way you have a nice smooth top, then you just have to worry about leveling the bottom. However, you can do it any way you choose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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