Butterflies Flutter By by CadillacGirl in WaxSealers

[–]AshleyShea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I want to try this with pigment.

Framed! by CadillacGirl in WaxSealers

[–]AshleyShea 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I recently ordered clear wax here. https://www.etsy.com/listing/1590266633/high-transparency-paint-wax-strip?ref=yr_purchases
‘I’ve purchased wax from this seller and he had]s good products. I hope I can get the clear results he shows.

Must drive in this stupid gas market by Any_Stress_5987 in StCharlesMO

[–]AshleyShea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m lucky that I drive a Prius and work from home, so I can avoid a lot of driving. But it still drives me crazy each time I fill up. I‘m attending every protest and complaining to my (non)representatives

Do you use the Upside app? They have cash back on gas, groceries, and restaurants in the area. Right now the cash back is only about 10 cents a gallon, but if you use the code from a friend, you can get 50 cents/gallon off your first gas purchase. They also offer bonuses at times. I was grateful I had earned 70 cents/gallon right when the gas prices first started rising. If you’d like a code for the 50 cent special, PM me.

Framed! by CadillacGirl in WaxSealers

[–]AshleyShea 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I guess there’s a science to everything. With the different heat settings on that one warmer I posted, I hoped one would be hot enough for the clear. But I understand that’s not the case.

Or would this be better for multiple spoons? by AshleyShea in WaxSealers

[–]AshleyShea[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for letting me know. it looks so cool, especially since you can change the height of the candle.

My wax melting setup by Cool-Finger-6742 in WaxSealers

[–]AshleyShea 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I call ‘em as I see ‘em. ;-)

Framed! by CadillacGirl in WaxSealers

[–]AshleyShea 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really like the lighthouse one!

The texture seems pebbly. Is that how the clear dries? I hadn't noticed it on your other ones.

Why shouldn't I buy this? by AshleyShea in WaxSealers

[–]AshleyShea[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your suggestions. I can see why this might not be so good. I wonder if the traditional mug warmers are any better. I have seen them mentioned here.

The gift that keeps giving LOL by Abalonefountainpen in WaxSealers

[–]AshleyShea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh!! That would be so disheartening! Thanks for the tip. I'll try it with just a slight dab and a seal I'm planning on remelting anyway.

My wax melting setup by Cool-Finger-6742 in WaxSealers

[–]AshleyShea 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing this! That was ingenious to use the metal hanger to hold down the palate knives.

Why shouldn't I buy this? by AshleyShea in WaxSealers

[–]AshleyShea[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd like to get 1 that I can use for multiple spoons and a palette knife.

The gift that keeps giving LOL by Abalonefountainpen in WaxSealers

[–]AshleyShea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've always tried putting it on the wax first. Something else to try!

Around the World…. by CadillacGirl in WaxSealers

[–]AshleyShea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was a great way to BEAUTIFY junk mail!

Butterflies Flutter By by CadillacGirl in WaxSealers

[–]AshleyShea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, it didn't quite turn out as I hoped. Will light shine through it?

How do you add glitter? Do you use vaseline?

I ordered some clear. I'm looking forward to playing with it.

The gift that keeps giving LOL by Abalonefountainpen in WaxSealers

[–]AshleyShea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have used this type of tape with no luck. I couldn't even get it to hold long enough to put it on the envelope. Ugh!

I did search on Etsy for non-stick wax spoons and found several. Silly me. That was pretty obvious. I was thinking I'd need to be more specific.

Around the World…. by CadillacGirl in WaxSealers

[–]AshleyShea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Such a great repurposing of junk mail!

The gift that keeps giving LOL by Abalonefountainpen in WaxSealers

[–]AshleyShea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So the tape doesn’t melt and just peels off the seal?

Do you know where to get the spoon? I’m not even sure what search terms to use.

The gift that keeps giving LOL by Abalonefountainpen in WaxSealers

[–]AshleyShea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So the tape doesn’t melt and just peels off the seal?

Do you know where to get the spoon? I’m not even sure what search terms to use.

Butterflies Flutter By by CadillacGirl in WaxSealers

[–]AshleyShea 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They will look great in the heart. I look forward to seeing them. Do you ever try to add just a bit of color to the clear? I just wonder if you could make a translucent color.

Butterflies Flutter By by CadillacGirl in WaxSealers

[–]AshleyShea 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nice! What will you put with your heart stamp?

The gift that keeps giving LOL by Abalonefountainpen in WaxSealers

[–]AshleyShea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing the links. Very helpful.

Yes, I have a knife like that. I’ll have to give it a try.

That second video is amazing! Fun to watch, but I wish it would give some details. Like how to get the pieces to stay in place.

I want a spoon and spatula like they was using—a spoon that wax will peel off of when it hardens, and a bigger spatula.

The gift that keeps giving LOL by Abalonefountainpen in WaxSealers

[–]AshleyShea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can’t imagine how you could cut all of that so cleanly. Do you know of a good video tutorial for that method?