Gretchen Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 They're votives from Swan Creek Candle Co. and they say they're soy, but is that 'just' soy?[ATTACH]18522[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretchen Posted January 1, 2010 Author Share Posted January 1, 2010 Never mind; just found it! (Didn't read far enough) They say it's soy, palm, and beeswax. I just like the look. I also like the shape of the votive. It's a tad taller and the bottom has a rounded edge. Very smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethel Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 I guess they look good for rustic ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 They look awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwantItgreen Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 They look awful.Ditto. I'd be really embarrassed to market something like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy, USMC Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, I guess. The rustic look doesn't bother me at all. The throw is great ... and I'll stop & load up every time I go through Swanton.This is just an example of a company that has decided to produce candles with the natural waxes. They don't try to tame the look with additives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 I love that look. When I make votives out of GF 435 that's what they look like. Beautiful... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwantItgreen Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 (edited) Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, I guess. That's for sure! No offense to anyone, but I honestly don't think I would be able to sell something like that. Perhaps I have set the standards for my own work too high. But this is getting off topic. Sorry OP! Edited January 4, 2010 by IwantItgreen of to off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deb426 Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 (edited) Perhaps I have set the standards for my own work too high. I don't think its a matter of standards, just whether you like the look or not.. I love that look but I have friends that wouldn't like it. It's not fair to say that the person who chose to make this type of candle doesn't have "high standards" just because you don't like the look. Different people like different things. Its what makes the world go around. Edited January 5, 2010 by deb426 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 People get used to seeing one style of product and frequently, that's all they find acceptable. I'm like that with vanilla ice cream. I like the look of palm wax votives (which these resemble more than they do soy) and I like how they burn, so it's all good to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 rustic doesn't bother me (doesn't rock me either, tho), but jump lines do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 I've seen a lot of cold pour (aka rustic) candles that look cool. Not those though. Fine line I guess between rustic and reject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretchen Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 Geez people! Don't get so excited! Yeah, they're rustic. No, I'm not nor are my candles, however; if these were not colored at all, I think the look would be pretty cool. I will tell you that the sides and bottom of these are as smooth as silk, and I do like that. And, that in of itself, intrigues me. Votives are a pet peeve of mine. If these are defined as rustic, so be it. They certainly sell well beyond what probably most of us are doing. Just exploring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsyjen Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 I wonder if the silicone votive molds create that smoothness you're referring to. I have these molds but haven't gotten around to pouring votives yet - still working on my containers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 (edited) Silicon molds won't make a difference in the powdery, rustic look. If anything, the soft mold will exacerbate the rusticity (is that a word?). That's more related to the pouring temperature & the addition of soy or other waxes to the palm wax. If one wants glassy or completely matte color toned votives, they should not use palm wax or something heavily blended with it unless it's poured very cool into metal, glass or china molds.Straight palm wax votives can be buffed to a hard shine, if desired, but heavy crystals make this hard to see. Pouring cooler eliminates the crystals, but enhances jumplines & surface crazing (neither of which I find visually objectionable). Addition of soy can soften the wax to the extent that it doesn't buff.I like the look. Too bad that others can't appreciate anything that isn't the same ol', same ol'. That just means there'll be more unique stuff for those who do. Edited January 8, 2010 by Stella1952 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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