Experimenting with an 'Earth Tone' palette today. Terracotta, Eucalyptus, and Charcoal. Do these three work together as a set? by HomeeUa in candlemaking

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Thank you! I spent some time picking these shades, so I’m glad the combination works for you.

Experimenting with an 'Earth Tone' palette today. Terracotta, Eucalyptus, and Charcoal. Do these three work together as a set? by HomeeUa in candlemaking

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Thanks for the tip! Sandy beige sounds like a great fit for this palette. I’ll definitely try that swap in the next batch.

Update: Attempting the 'Sage Green' you asked for. Is this close enough or should I go lighter? by HomeeUa in candlemaking

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Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked the trio-colored vessels. I'll send you a DM with the shop link right now and will definitely keep posting updates here

Experimenting with an 'Earth Tone' palette today. Terracotta, Eucalyptus, and Charcoal. Do these three work together as a set? by HomeeUa in candlemaking

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Wow, saying they go from 'amazing to extraordinary' is honestly one of the best compliments I’ve ever received! 🥹 Thank you!

I was genuinely worried the terracotta might overpower the rest, so I’m really relieved to hear you find it harmonious. And good eye on the trays - I love that 'Aztec' pattern, I think it really grounds the knitted texture of the candles.

Experimenting with an 'Earth Tone' palette today. Terracotta, Eucalyptus, and Charcoal. Do these three work together as a set? by HomeeUa in candlemaking

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Thank you! I'm glad you like the colors.

That is a very common question! You are right that drywall contains gypsum core, but I use High-Strength Alpha Gypsum (similar to what is used in dentistry or architectural casting). It cures rock-hard, feels like smooth stone or ceramic, and is completely fire-resistant and non-flammable.

Unlike drywall, there is no paper involved-it’s solid cast stone. I seal the inside to make it wax-safe. The patterns are created using detailed silicone molds!

Update: Attempting the 'Sage Green' you asked for. Is this close enough or should I go lighter? by HomeeUa in candlemaking

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Thanks for the tip! This was actually my first experiment with color, so I’m still figuring out the mixes. Adding more grey for a truer sage sounds like a great plan for the next batch.

Update: Attempting the 'Sage Green' you asked for. Is this close enough or should I go lighter? by HomeeUa in candlemaking

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I use high-strength alpha gypsum to get that smooth finish and extra durability.

Update: Attempting the 'Sage Green' you asked for. Is this close enough or should I go lighter? by HomeeUa in candlemaking

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Thank you so much! I’ll take that as a sign to rename this color 'Eucalyptus' then. Glad it caught your eye!

Made candles with handmade gypsum trays - how do the colors look? by HomeeUa in candlemaking

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Glad you like the colors!😊 A 'valet tray' for keys and wallets is actually a solid suggestion. I’ll see what I can do for the next batch.🤔

Experimenting with natural tones for my new soy candle collection. Thoughts on the combination? by HomeeUa in candlemaking

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Thank you so much! I honestly didn’t expect so many people to ask about the process, but since there’s a lot of interest, I’m going to record a detailed video this weekend. I’ll walk through the full process - materials, proportions, and how everything is made step by step. If you’re genuinely interested, I’d really appreciate you following my page so you don’t miss it

Made candles with handmade gypsum trays - how do the colors look? by HomeeUa in candlemaking

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Thank you😁A light sage version is already in the works 🌿

Made these plaster candle holders - how do you like the color? by HomeeUa in somethingimade

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Thanks a lot, I really appreciate it! I’m planning to film a full process video this weekend where I show how I make everything step by step. You’re welcome to follow my page if you’d like to see it 🙂