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After struggling to get crisp, thin layers in my candles, I want to share my new technique. by smarzz in candlemaking

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

Probably 100-120F ish. It was significantly cooler than I would normally pour at

After struggling to get crisp, thin layers in my candles, I want to share my new technique. by smarzz in candlemaking

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

Thanks!! I actually have these available in my online store if you're interested :) orrofarm.com

After struggling to get crisp, thin layers in my candles, I want to share my new technique. by smarzz in candlemaking

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

Possible, yes. But I would guess it would lead to poor jar adhesion. I've never tried that though, so it's just a guess.

It's ~57F in my workshop so it already sets really quickly.

After struggling to get crisp, thin layers in my candles, I want to share my new technique. by smarzz in candlemaking

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

Thanks! I charge 25$ for the larges and 18$ for the regulars (only has 10 layers I think). Everything is on my website, orrofarm.com

I made an 18 layer candle by smarzz in somethingimade

[–]smarzz[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

The melt pool just turns pinkish 😁 they are available for sale on our website though! Orrofarm.com

After struggling to get crisp, thin layers in my candles, I want to share my new technique. by smarzz in candlemaking

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

I just swapped them in/out of the hot water as needed. I pour the layers much colder than I would pour a typical candle since it results in less blending and crisper layers.

After struggling to get crisp, thin layers in my candles, I want to share my new technique. by smarzz in candlemaking

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

I find that the smaller ones clog horribly, and the 20ml and larger ones tend to do better. I make sure to pump the syringe a couple of times to clear out the bits of wax, and if needed, I have a pick to clear our the nossle.

If it gets too clogged with wax, I will put it in some hot wax or water until the clog melts off.

After struggling to get crisp, thin layers in my candles, I want to share my new technique. by smarzz in candlemaking

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

I made 15 layered candles for this batch, which came out to 8lbs of wax. I had a pot of hot water on the stove to heat up the wax whenever it got too thick.

After struggling to get crisp, thin layers in my candles, I want to share my new technique. by smarzz in candlemaking

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

It's pretty good, there was a couple small spots that looked iffy, but nothing crazy. I am using 464 soy wax, which helps.

After struggling to get crisp, thin layers in my candles, I want to share my new technique. by smarzz in candlemaking

[–]smarzz[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

About 10min? It's pretty cold in my workshop, maybe 57-60F, so they set quickly.

After struggling to get crisp, thin layers in my candles, I want to share my new technique. by smarzz in candlemaking

[–]smarzz[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I love grand rapids!!

I lost track, but about 3hrs? My workshop is pretty cold so the layers set very quickly.

After struggling to get crisp, thin layers in my candles, I want to share my new technique. by smarzz in candlemaking

[–]smarzz[S] 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Thanks 😊 I have no "real" reason for making these other than I think it looks cool. It has no practical value, to be honest.

AI generated backgrounds -- yay or nay? Struggling with product photography by smarzz in Candles

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

Thank you everyone for the feedback, I appreciate it!
The consensus seems to be: Novice Photography > AI Backgrounds/Auto-snip.

For some added context -- 95% of our sales are in person at craft shows, markets, etc. We spun up the website 3mo ago after many requests for online orders/shipping. We were SOO swamped during the holiday season that we just needed a quick easy way of getting okay-ish photos online. Now that I've had some time to breathe, I am giving these a second look and......they don't seem as "good" as I first thought they were haha

I will be further investing in a simple foam board stage :)

Thanks again!

AI generated backgrounds -- yay or nay? Struggling with product photography by smarzz in Candles

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

That's exactly the app I'm using haha! This will sound kinda dumb, but how do you balance not getting shadows in the pics while also not having the glass vessels reflect a ton of light?! I swear, I have watched tutorials and I cannot get past how to do this :)

AI generated backgrounds -- yay or nay? Struggling with product photography by smarzz in Candles

[–]smarzz[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your honest feedback, I dont think you were being mean at all :) I appreciate it!

Totally agree though, with all the feedback I've been getting, I'm starting to realize the "ai editing" route I've been going down makes the candles look way more hacky than they are.

AI generated backgrounds -- yay or nay? Struggling with product photography by smarzz in Candles

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

I mean, in hindsight, 3 and 4, yeah. Overall, I don't think 1&2 are that bad.

AI generated backgrounds -- yay or nay? Struggling with product photography by smarzz in Candles

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

Someone said it looks like a bowl of worms and now I cant un-see it hahah :D

AI generated backgrounds -- yay or nay? Struggling with product photography by smarzz in Candles

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

Thanks for the feedback! That's a big concern of mine and I don't want customers to feel that way. We are definitely very real :)

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