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500 points giveaway!Spread love!The winnersHello, sweeties!500 points giveaway!Spread love!The winners in Deviant Events More Like This
Just as I promised I organized another contest for my watchers
This time I will be giving 5 x 100 points to 5 lucky deviants (:
All you have to do to participate is:
1. fav this journal
2. comment, select "love" on right upper corner of the comment box
(white highlighted area in the pic below if I didn't explain well) and post your comment
You can comment on anything you want (what you like/dislike, say Hello, make a wish, post random emoticon... anything).
I will pick the winners with a little help of random.org generator.
Have fun and good luck
Thank you all for participating, I'm glad we made this fun (:
The winners are:
Congrats and enjoy your points!
+ you can check my latest:
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Sending huggies again while doing some fashion experiments with a skirt I found in my closet
I also joined ask.fm so if you have any questions (photography and non photography related), you can ask me here: http://ask.fm/nakedintherain1
I decided to make someone smile again by giving one lucky deviant 111 points.
All you have to do to participate is:
fav this journal
well, that's it
You don't have to visit my gallery nor watch me, but if you do, thank you
I will pick the winner with a little help of random.org and announce it in this journal on 23rd January around 5pm (GMT+1) (:
Have fun
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Thank you everyone for participating (:
The winner is
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I hope you're having a wonderful week
I decided to make one of you smile again by giving one lucky deviant 121 points
All you have to do to participate is:
favorite this journal
that's all
You don't have to visit my gallery nor watch me, but if you do, thank you!
+ Have a random question?
You can ask me anything here :
Have fun and good luck
+ random from my gallery:
Thank you everyone who participated.
The winner is :iconkaro666:
Congrats, and enjoy your points (:
150 points giveaway! The winner (:Hello, sweeties!150 points giveaway! The winner (: in Deviant Events More Like This
I decided to make someone smile again by giving one lucky deviant 150 points!
All you have to do in order to participate is:
fave this journal...
well, that's all
You don't have to visit my gallery nor watch me, but if you do, thank you
+some of my works:
Thank you everyone who participated (:
The winner is
Congrats and enjoy your points!
Muro Challenge Fun #13 - Win a 3 Month PM!And the Winner is!Muro Challenge Fun #13 - Win a 3 Month PM! in Deviant Events More Like This
~HappyDuckCreator with the double headed llama.
It was super hard to choose a winner here, guys. You made so many cool llamas! Thanks so much to everyone who participated.
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The Holiday Card Project: The Denver VA Hospital:iconKatara-Alchemist:The Holiday Card Project: The Denver VA Hospital in Deviant Events More Like This
The Holiday Card Project is a project conducted by deviantART to collect holiday cards from deviants around the world to be distributed to different hospitals and bring a little holiday cheer to the people in those hospitals. This year I was lucky enough to be able to participate in this project in a major way: handing out cards to a local Denver Colorado area hospital. I choose to hand the cards out at my local Veterans hospital and was lucky enough to have picked a hospital with an incredibly friendly volunteer department that was more than willing to let me come hand out cards.
The cards arrived in two bundles, though one broke open. There some freaking amazing cards and artwork in both bundles. You guys are all amazing for making such great cards!
LeechesHere's an average summary of a private message that I receive on a weekly basis:Leeches in Deviant Events More Like This
I just came by your profile and saw your art, and was very impressed. I think you have a very nice art style. Now I'm working on this project. It's called <project>. It's an awesome story about <subject>. I'm currently writing the script for it, but I'm planning to make a visual novel. I can't tell too much about the story, since I don't want it to be copied, but it's going to be really cool. The point is; I need illustrators. I'm an excellent writer, but I can't do illustration at all. And therefore, I wanted to ask for your help. I need about 60 pages illustrated and colored. Would you work together with me on this one? I don't have any money to spend, as I'm not an established writer yet. But when the visual novel gets published, you can get a percentage of my profit.
With kind regards,
Person X
Well... let me translate this for you.
This Person X
Will you be my friend?The funny thing about people knowing you, is that many people want to be your friend.Will you be my friend? in Deviant Events More Like This
"Will you be my friend?" is one those questions I get the most.
It's also one the questions I have to answer with a negative answer the most, because I don't like lying to people.
Like I've told in some of my earlier journals, my life didn't overflow with friendship nor popularity when I was younger. It was quite the contrary. I wasn't anything near popular, to the point that most people didn't even want to have anything to do with me. As the kid that got bullied, the few that dared to get close to me, more or less put their social status in the group at stake by even talking to me. And as a result, I guess I valued their friendship a lot. After all; I knew what they risked.
Coming from that sort of situation, friendship has always been a very important but at the same time mysterious matter to me. Something not be
3000 Point Contest + 100 Point Giveaway!!The deviant who wins 100 points for the journal giveaway with number 566 is....3000 Point Contest + 100 Point Giveaway!! in Deviant Events More Like This
You will receive your points momentarily.
If you don't think you are good at pixeling and don't want to learn, I'm giving you a chance to win 100 just by adding this journal to your favorites!
The deadline for the giveaway is the end of the month just like the contest.
If not, read more below..
My friend Jamato-sUn decided to make a contest for all those pixel artists out there!
I'll start off with telling you how to enter for a chance to win 1500, 1000 or 500 points! This contest is pixel artists, if you don't know how to pixel, LEARN!! It's time for you to step out of your comfort zone and try something new. This is what you gotta do to enter this contest, make a 'Gameboy Mockup'. If you don't know what a Gameboy Mockup is, look at these two pictures ---> http://fav.me/d4rlu3x http://fav.me/d2b
101 points giveaway!! (Closed)Hey there guys!101 points giveaway!! (Closed) in Deviant Events More Like This
I'm hosting another giveaway for you guys, since I missed you guys soooo much!!
101 points is being given away (lol, I wanted to add an extra point, just because I'm cool like that. cx)
So, all you guys have to do to enter is favorite this journal!
That's pretty easy isn't it? No watch requirements, no nothing. Just a fav will be sufficient.
But before you guys go, I have two questions for you:
Who (or what) inspires you?
What is your best piece of artwork (post a link here so I can admire it!!!)?
You don't have to answer these questions but I would like to see!
Make sure you stay informed for my next giveaway, right after this one. I'm planning on letting you choose one of your friends so they can win points as well as you! Details will be in next journal!
I have a better idea. Check this poll: http://djmotes.deviantart.com/journal/poll/3506937/
You want these contests to c
Design me a character - OVERThank you to everyone who have entered and plan to enter! I'm very happy and surprised about the amount of people entering the contest!Design me a character - OVER in Deviant Events More Like This
Since the amount of entries is much higher than what I expected, I decided to add a few more smaller prices to mention other good designs, even if I won't be keeping the characters. There will be 5 other winners of 100 each!
I'm very picky when it comes to designs, and I know it won't be easy to choose, there are already many good designs. And the contest is not over yet, I'm still expecting to see other great entries!
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What I wish is to have one (or more) animal character(s) I will like enough to use/draw/etc. But I can't seem to be able to create an animal OC I like enough by myself. I have plenty of human OC that I never post but whatever but no recent animal OCs I really like. So this is why I'm holding this contest
30,000 Watchers! 3000 points Giveaway!I've reached 30,000 watchers!30,000 Watchers! 3000 points Giveaway! in Deviant Events More Like This
To celebrate I will be giving away a total of 3000 to random of my watchers!
There will be 10 randomly selected winners of 300 each!
How to Enter
It's a giveaway to my watchers, so you must be watching me to participate
It's never too late to watch me, feel free to do so if you like my art
Simply favorite this journal, it will automatically give you a number
After 48h from posting this journal, I will use http://www.random.org/ to generate random numbers.
If the random generated number is the same from the number next to your name in the f
The Chat Network :: Lesson 1This is an introductory tutorial on topics concerning the Chat Network.The Chat Network :: Lesson 1 in Deviant Events More Like This
Lesson 1
So, you've created your first chatroom and you're a bit confused on how it all works? These two lessons will attempt to take some of the mystery out of using and managing your chatroom.
Note that most of the commands mentioned in this article can be done by accessing your Chatroom Settings (a link to this is located in the bottom right of your chat screen). Most people prefer to use the commands though since not everything can be done by using the Chatroom Settings, and for the most part you can do things faster and easier by using the command.
First Steps
When you first create your chatroom you'll notice that you are put into the "Guests" privclass. The first thing you should do is to type this command in the text box where you normally type:
/promote username Founders
Where "username" is your deviant username.
The Chat Network :: Lesson 2Lesson 2The Chat Network :: Lesson 2 in Deviant Events More Like This
After creating your chatroom you probably want to customize and personalize it.
In this lesson we'll we walking through an example of customizing a chatroom and looking at some common strategies in setting up your privclasses and privileges. The hypothetical chatroom I've created is called #Oreos and is a chatroom for everyone who loves eating tasty Oreos!
Remember that in order to modify privileges or privclasses you either need to be in a privclass with the +admin privilege, or you must the original creator of the chatroom.
Renaming Privclasses
As we saw in the last lesson, the default privclasses when you first create a chatroom are: Founders, Operators, Members, Guests, and Banned.
These names don't describe tasty oreos though so let's rename them. The /admin rename privclass OldName to NewName command will change the name of a privclass:
/admin rename pr
How to get feedback on dAWe all joined this site, more or less for this reason, to get feedback on our art. The whole point of submitting art online is for people to see it and hear what they think about it.How to get feedback on dA in Deviant Events More Like This
Now there are a lot of deviants out there who get little to no feedback and as a result ask the people who faved their art to comment or go to random people on dA and ask for them to look at their art or comment in the hopes that the person will be kind enough to return the favor.
A message to the people who do that, you're doing it all wrong.
Sure, if you ask 20 people who faved your drawing what they thought about it, you might get 1 or 2 answers, but in return, you'll be ignored by say 10 people and you'll annoy 8 people. I get these comments and i'm telling you, begging for feedback is not the way to go, if someone didn't comment when they fave, what makes you think forcing their hand is the right way to go?
A fav is a compliment, take it a it is. Not everyone has
How to get better at artPeople keep asking me what programs i use, and what program is the best for drawing and what brushes i used for this artwork or that. Those are legitimate questions, sure, but not entirely accurate. There are differences between programs and brushes, but in the end, they are all tools. They are tools artists use to put their imagination onto a canvas. Just like a traditional artist can use 10 different brushes to paint an artwork, or just one single brush, digital art is the same in that regard. There is no one brush that can achieve an effect that none other can. Sure it's a little more difficult if you're using one brush type to draw everything, but not impossible. Artists might have hundreds of brushes in Photoshop but in truth, we use 2-5 brushes the most and those hundreds only in special cases. I personally use a hard brush and a soft brush for 90% of things, what i do change is the opacity and turn the pressure on and off, change the size etc.How to get better at art in Deviant Events More Like This
And the most common
What we can do? Black March"Another protest is building steam. This time, its a boycott aimed directly at big media, called Black March. For the entire month of March, consumers are encouraged to not buy any media. Personally, I like the idea of this even better than the web blackout, as effective as it was. Sony, Disney, Fox, Paramount and the WB seem to think they are invulnerable because we, as consumers, have grown so dependent on them for our entertainment. Hopefully, a good participation level will show them exactly how wrong they are.What we can do? Black March in Deviant Events More Like This
Read more - http://w.po.st/share/entry/redir?publisherKey=Inquisitr.com-607&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.inquisitr.com%2F184848%2Fnever-mind-worrying-about-the-ides-of-march-because-black-march-is-coming%2F&title=Never%20mind%20worrying%20about%20the%20Ides%20of%20March%20because%20Black%20March%20is%20coming&sharer=copypaste"
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Honestly I couldn't agree more, protests aren't enough, Black March sounds like a great idea. If you are against
Drawing Resources, Sharing is caring!Though I would share some cool tutorials I found. This place has got some pretty boss tutorials made by pros http://www.imaginefx.com/02287754330326480692/workshops.html you can download them in pdf formDrawing Resources, Sharing is caring! in Deviant Events More Like This
Also found some resources. Lots of people ask me where I get my brushed and tones and what not..I don't actually remember where I got the tones since I got them 3-4 years ago and I make my own Photoshop brushes but I did find some cool stuff while browsing for new stuff.
Screentones http://www.idrawdigital.com/2010/03/download-screentones/
Comic book text http://www.idrawdigital.com/2010/03/download-fonts-for-comic-book-lettering/
There are lots of great brushes right here on DA. Here are a few of my favs;
Also love all these brushes http://concept-on-mac.deviantart.com/gallery/1033022
few example
Gesture practise http://lovecastle.org/draw/
and lastly..textures! for all your free texture nee
Polymer Clay Jewelry Pack GIVEAWAY!! :DGIVEAWAY IS NOW OVER, WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON! I amPolymer Clay Jewelry Pack GIVEAWAY!! :D in Deviant Events More Like This
waiting for the last few prizes to arrive in the mail!
Happy holidays everyone! I'll be doing a Grandma Thunderpants goodie bag giveaway for New Years. For Christmas, I decided to give a gift that keeps on giving! Since I always get asked about where to buy clay or what items you need, I decided to include some very basic things you need to get started on making your very own charms and jewelry!
This starter pack comes with:
- 12 pack of Sculpey III colors
- 1 pack of Premo Translucent
- A basic clay sculpting tool (the purple thing!)
- Set of findings (lobster clasp, eye/headpins, jump rings, earring hooks.)
- 5 feet of silver chain
- A set of 3 circle cutters (your set will be sealed in its original packaging... it hasn't arrived in the mail yet!)
- A mystery BONUS! What is it...!? You won't know until a winner is chosen! (but trust me... it's good.)
This is about a $30 value, and it can be your
Anatomy booksI'm frequently asked how I learned to draw and the answer is very simple - a large part of my knowledge is self taught from books. That's why I thought it would be a good idea to share some titles I owned or came across and used them through the years. Hopefully someone will find this list useful :3Anatomy books in Deviant Events More Like This
Books that are awesome:
"Anatomy for the Artist" by Sarah Simblet
"The Artist's Guide to Animal Anatomy" by Bammes Gottfried
Books that are good:
" Drawing the Head and Hands" by Andrew Loomis
"Figure Drawing for all it's Worth" also by Andrew Loomis
Books that are ok but from the time perspective I do not recommend them:
"How to Draw Heads and Portraits" by Jose M. Parramon
"Human Figure" by Jose M. Parramon
Books that are pure unrefined shit and should be burned on sight:
Anything from Christopher Hart
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Every time I stroll through a thrift store, flea market or garage sale, vintage tins beckon me to take them home. I always justify my purchase, since tins are great alternatives for small storage and unconventional gift wrapping. Nearly every tin I purchase is under $1.00 and has a perfectly weathered patina. I decided to make use of my assortment of tins and create unique candles for my home and as gifts. Candle making is an art, but even a novice can make a basic, beautifully scented candle without all the detailed know-how. Instead of a traditional glass or ceramic container, I now have a cute vintage food tin filling my kitchen with a pleasant aroma!
There are numerous resources available if you are interested in a more technical approach to candle making. I wanted a simple method and didn't want to experiment with creating my own scents, so I purchased affordable, scented candles that I liked. This could be considered a cheater's version of candle making, but if you don't have the time or desire to dive deeply into the process, this technique provides a quick and satisfying alternative. — Ashley
CLICK HERE for the full how-to after the jump!
- metal tins (make sure they don't leak by filling them with water first)
- candle wax (you can use old candles, basic candles or an assortment of waxes available at craft stores)
- candle wicks
- tin base for wicks
- double boiler
- wooden chopsticks or skewers
- a candle making handbook for more details and troubleshooting (Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Crafts includes simple, basic instructions)
1. If your wicks are not pre-waxed, you will want to coat them with a thin layer of wax. Melt a small amount of wax in the top section of the double boiler. Place the uncoated wicks in the wax, coat with wax and remove to harden.
2. Prepare your tins by cleaning them. Add the tin base to the wicks and place inside the metal tins. Dabbing a bit of melted wax on the bottom of the wick tin base will help hold it in place. Use a skewer to stretch over the metal tin, then wrap the wicks around the skewer to hold in place.
3. Melt your desired amount of wax. Different types of wax have different melting points. Wax will not boil, but it is extremely flammable. You will want to take every necessary safety precaution before melting the wax. I used basic scented candles and melted them down.
4. Once melted, pour the wax into the vintage tins. If the top of the candle does not dry smoothly (especially around the wick), this could be a sign of air bubbles. Use a wooden skewer to poke down into the candle (when still soft) to release the air. Add melted wax to the top to create a smooth finish.
5. Let the wax harden for about 24 hours. Trim excess wick and enjoy for yourself or as a gift!
this would be a great project to reuse all the 'butts' of old candles too!
I see candle tin Christmas presents in my future…
I am so excited about these candles, and even more excited to hear that Ashley will be a new contributor on D*S! I am constantly mesmerized by the things she creates. Her blog is a constant source of creative inspiration and her writing always warms my heart. xoxo
wax ignites at a certain temperature so be very, very careful…
oh i looooooove these!! i foresee my apartment being filled with way too many homemade candles in the very near future…
I love this idea! I've wanted to pour my own candles for a long time but am fearful that I'll end up with wax everywhere!
Great idea!!! Have to agree with Katy!!!
i love this. i often see tins at the thrift stores that are really pretty on the outside (if a bit worn) but when the insides have scratches or corrosion, i get stumped as to what to do with them. this is a perfect solution!
How come I never thought of that?! :O)
Omg… I want this!
This is awesome! I have a few old tins laying around and these would be such cool xmas gifts!
These are beautiful! I never would've considered using vintage tins for candles, were it not for this piece.
I want to put in a quick plug for using soy wax instead of paraffin, however. I produced a soy candle video (link: http://www.growandmake.com/sustainable-living-blog/making-soy-candles-at-home/) a little while back, and in doing some research, I learned that paraffin candle fumes contain some of the same chemicals that are present in diesel engine exhaust. I was floored– who on earth wants to be breathing in diesel exhaust in their own homes?! So, I am here, spreading the gospel of soy for sake of clean air and health. Cheers!
I've done this before but have problems with the clean up. Any tips on getting the wax out of the pot you melted it in?
I agree with the commenters above– these would make perfect Christmas presents! They're unique, and can be easily personalized.
I have a few tea tins that I've been trying to figure out what to do with. Thank you for the inspiration!! :)
ok, i need to go buy a double broiler, stat! the challenge every year is to make all my xmas presents, this would be a great addition.
So adorable! These would make great gifts!
ashley does it again! i love this and am definitely going to be making some of these soon. so glad to hear she's going to be a contributor now. woo hoo!
Just a note: you don't need to go out and buy a special double boiler just for the sake of melting via indirect heat! A heatproof bowl set over (not in) simmering water will do just the trick, and will probably be a lot cheaper!
I don't know about the safety issues exactly (I know there are some food-grade waxes), but I would be hesitant to use my wax-melting bowl (or double boiler) for food… I'd probably keep one dedicated to the purpose of candlemaking.
I just want to mention that candles in tins might produce harsh fumes, and that old china teacups or thrift store mugs and glasses might be a healthier option.Instead of going out and buying a double boiler,do you think I can just use a large pot of water witha smaller pot sitting inside it?hhmmm….
Love these! My only concern is, can the tins ever be reused, or will it always have wax residue??? 'cause some of my tins are pretty old and I wouldnt want to ruin them.
@Ash – melt the left over wax in the pot and pour it into a disposable container (an old jar, for example). If there's still residue, you can try pouring boiling water into the container, swill it around, and then toss it. Wipe the insides clean w/ a paper towel.
@Rachel – you can melt the old wax out of candles (including tins) by setting them on a cookie sheet in the oven, setting the oven to 150 degrees and letting the wax melt. Then, pour the remaining wax into a container and wipe the inside outside out. Very easy!
This is a great project, however I wanted to note that pillar candle wax has a much higher melting point that container wax. Pillar wax has the higher melting point so that it retains its shape while the candle is burning. It may cause the vessel it is in to over heat, so I'd be careful using glass. Tin should probably be ok, though.
Now – where to find some beautiful tins?
I've also heard (maybe from Real Simple..but I'm not sure) that you can get rid of the wax residue by sticking the tin, tea cup, etc. in the freezer and then chipping the excess out.
One really great thing about this is that now they're travel candles! Having a nicely scented candle in a tin with a lid is really nice thing to bring along to feel more at home in hotels.
So cute. I wanted to echo Lizzy – freezing is GREAT for getting wax off of things. I've done that to get those last little bits out of votive cups and it's very easy and works really well! It just pops right out.
What a wonderful idea! These would be perfect to accompany gifts for adding a homemade element. Thank you for this informative post!
just remember that whatever container you've used to melt the wax then it isn't safe for food preperation. I bought a cheap pot at a thrift store to melt my wax and that's the only thing i use it for. i set the pot directly on my stove over lo heat and it works great! i've also melted and re-used the 'butts' of jar candles by simmering the jar in water on the stove and then pouring the melted wax into my 'wax only' pot for finishing. You can also pop out wax once it's been frozen. if you are an avid thrift store/yard-saler then you know you can get lots of candles on the cheap. they are great for this type of project too!
I agree with sherrod – what a great travel candle. Also, the lids hides the look of the less than lovely, partially burnt candle when not in use.
What a great project! Thanks!
I'm obsessed with vintage cans! Especially floral ones! Sherrod, I love your idea of bringing personal candles to hotels to make you feel "at home!"
finally great and straightforward 123 step directions for candle making. I can't wait to try it out!
Paraffin is a by product of petroleum production.
Also if you don't have one or don't want to use your double boiler because it is for food use, you can use an old coffee can to melt wax in. Just put your wax in it and then set it in an old pot with some water about halfway up the can.. Keep it on a low/med heat til wax melts.
Ashley – you never cease to amaze me! These are beautiful!
Everytime I see a tut by Ashley on design sponge I get so excited. You are super talented girl and thank you for sharing it with us!
I'm a tin collector too, I just picked up a great sugar tin today! I'm totally going to give this a try, and the smaller tins would be great as stocking stuffers! Great idea!
Ugh, I feel like such an idiot for never even having this cross my mind! ;) And I collect old tins from thrift shops and flea markets! I usually just store pretty old buttons in them or use them as eye-catching decorations. I'll certainly be trying this out soon and giving them away as gifts this holiday season. I can't wait for the Big Flea this weekend where I'll end up spending most of my time searching for the perfect vintage tins for this project! Thanks! :)
You are brilliant brilliant. This is a great DIY. I wanna try it this weekend.!!
Well I guess I know what I'm giving people for Christmas! Thanks guys! Perfect timing for a post like this.
Love the tin idea! I have done this before with urns from Michaels. They came out great!
What a great idea! Now where did I put all those cute old tins I can never resist buying but don't end up using for anything. . . :)
I love this tutorial. Can't wait to try it this weekend but first I'm off to find some vintage tins. Thanks for sharing.
do you think this would work with pottery thrift store finds too?
I think I've just found yet another use for all those Golden Syrup tins I hang onto! I love using them as pen pots or containers for junk on my desk, so candles would be perfect!
I wanted to second Kristina's comment about using soy wax. It doesn't "throw" scent as well, but it's from a renewable source and has a lovely, creamy look to it when poured.
@Holly – instead of buying a double broiler you can go about it the cheaper route, by filling a pot with water and placing one of those stainless steel mixing bowls on top of the pot – tada, double broiler!
Oh my goodness! I think I have found my latest obsession! I have so many vintage tins but I never knew what to do with them. Great idea!!!
Can you say wedding center pieces!
You do need to be very careful about where you place these candles when they burn. The tins can get very, very hot, and you don't want them to scorch something around them, or burn yourself if you brush against it. (I proposed something similar once on a candle crafting website and was thoroughly spanked by more "knowledgeable" posters.
I don't think there's anything wrong with making them for yourself (I'm definintely filling up some tins this weekend!) but I would be hesitant to give them as gifts without a fair amount of warning.
Is there an easy way to pour the wax without making a mess? maybe a funnel??
i love that florentine tin! great idea and great tips from everyone else! I've never looked for tins when thrift shopping but i will now!
DON'T BUY A DOUBLE BOILER! Or ruin the one you have! I have made plenty of candles by melting wax in a large empty tin can, which i have placed in a pot of water, just like a double boiler. You can re-use the can over and over again, and you don't have to worry about ruining an expensive pot! Just be sure your can is clean and completely dry before melting the wax in it. Have fun!
I've had problems with the wicks not burning in homemade candles; is it because I didn't wax them?
What a great idea for these beautiful old tins. I have several and really didn't have anything to do with them other than admire them. This is an awsome website. Thank you!
This is so great! A friend gave me a bunch of tin containers from the U.K. a few years back and they have just been hanging around uselessly since then. I am definetly going to try this during the weekend!
Can u soak the wicks in essential oils before waxing to get a better scent if using soy wax? I have a soy wax candle in a tin that smells yummy as is but when I light it it just smells of burning wax.
So inspired I just went ahead and made mine last night! Although, I did use a bit of a different technique.
GORGEOUS! What a nice, pretty gift this would make to boot.
Great! It's a very interisting gift for Christmas! Thanks for this idea.
It just looks so professional!
I love this!! It's been ages since i made candles- I should take it back up again. What a great way to personalize gifts :)
My heart swooons when I see tea tins too! I love the florals ones have built up quite a little collection. I use them to hold trinkets but now (thanks to you) I have another neat way to show them off. THANKS!
I have a few tins that would make excellent candles, but they leak! Does anyone know how I could seal the tins so they are water-tight?
you can use clear caulk on the inside :)
yard sales, Goodwill stores etc. you can buy bulk used candles cheap, usually in a bag for a couple of bucks. Careful on the caulk what is the burning point? Put the tins on a trivet to keep them off of a surface because of the heat. Another way of melting wax is to use an electric hot pot w/ dial for temperature – not sure if I am using the correct term but a few years back they were popular for people to use for heating soup in at the office etc. or an electric fondue pot these can be bought at yard sales. Also to help with clean up use an old jelly roll pan to put the tins in when you are pouring and spills are caught. I also use an old oil cloth table cloth to cover counter and floor. Remember to save the wicks from the melted candles to reuse them. I have been doing projects like this for years – recycling!! Take an old Christmas card front & type on the back directions for burning the candle & safety.
Love this ,my little boy and I are going to do this project for christmas gifts!!! We have a place called the exchange where I live ,where you can bring in old things(tins.pot,pans, sofas ect) and take what you want. I've collected some free tins and old pots to cook it up in…Thanks for the great idea
Stunning, wonderful idea.Thank you for sharing.We love the vintage tins.
I just did this with old teacups I bought at a thrift store. It worked really well and looks super cute :) I used an old tin can to melt the wax
Well, that was the messiest thing ever!
Apparently old tins very often leak…
So I wrapped my kitchen in grease prove paper to prevent it from getting everywhere.
When I went to pick up the wax (I did 40 tins, so old candles weren't enough) I was told by a candle making teacher to be careful since the seams from the tins cans can occasionally burst from the heat differences. So always put something underneath when burning!
Great! Thanks 4 sharing it with us!
LOVE this! Definitely great ideas for my new apartment…
I love the idea, but where to find such beautiful tins?!!!
This is a great tutorial, just a few extra bits:
You can get the candle stuff from ebay -but buy in bulk if your planning to make lots as will save on postage etc.
When buying wicks, be aware of the width of your tin as the wick width/size relates to the width of the candle…..
Also, I've used soya wax and it cames off pretty easy with hot soapy water……
Soya wax can be melted in a microwave, that way you don't need a double boiler, just a micro-safe container :)
Hope this helps!
Great idea. Thanks for sharing-they look great.
Thanks for the tutorial. This sounds like a lot of fun!


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'Mad Men': Jon Hamm and Co. Set the Stage for Season 7
Appearing at Friday's PaleyFest panel, the cast talk about filming the final season -- while carefully avoiding giving too much away.
The cast of Mad Men was on its best behavior at PaleyFest on Friday night, navigating away from spoilers about the upcoming seventh and final season -- even though creator Matt Weiner was not onstage to help police the panel.
After screening an encore of the sixth season finale -- fans groaned when Weiner, there for an introduction, broke the news that the April 13 premiere was not on deck -- Jon Hamm and the rest of the cast rehashed some of the bigger moments of the most recent episodes to air.
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Hamm, first up, seemed to confirm that his alter ego did actually hit rock bottom during the sixth season.
"The one constant that has always been there for Don is the work, and work has always been something he could go back to," said Hamm. "At the end of season six, not only is his marriage in trouble, his relationship with his kids is tricky at best, and now work isn't there. … Don is a survivor. He rises to the challenge."
Vincent Kartheiser summed it up nicely. "Season one, everyone wanted to be Don Draper, and slowly fewer and fewer people do," he said. "Heavy is the head that wears the crown."
Hamm joked that the scene where daughter Sally (Kiernan Shipka) walks in on Don in flagrante with the neighbor lady is the worst for Don "that we've seen" -- and did seem relatively optimistic about his character's prospects in the final season. (Read into that what you will.) As for how much he knows of the last seven episodes they've yet to film, Hamm kept coy. "I think some of us know where our characters will be," he said. "I don't think any of us know what the scope or tone of the whole will be."
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Elisabeth Moss, who endured several gentle ribbings about her recent New York Magazine cover referring to her as the "star" of the series, also kept upbeat about Peggy's status when she was last seen in 1968.
"Her battle all along has been, 'Should she be Don? Should she be Joan? Should she be someone's wife or mother?' She's finally figuring out that her role is as a woman, as who [she is], as Peggy," said Moss. "I don't think she's necessarily figured it out, but i think she's maybe starting to ask the right questions."
Moss and Christina Hendricks also tried to explain their characters' rare shared screen time. "They're these two planets orbiting around the office, and they collide for these big events," said Moss. "I think they've come to terms on this kind of equal ground. Matt always says that they're never going to be Laverne and Shirley. It's a different relationship, but it's a strong and interesting one.'
Since the cast goes to back to finish up the final episodes in just two weeks, they also talked about preparing to say goodbye. Shipka got the most laughs for her assessment.
"I've been on the show longer than I haven't, which is hard to think about," said the 16-year-old. "To not know what Sally is going to be up to anymore is a little sad."
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A week ago or so we had a chat to Gareth Edwards, the writer/director of a fiscally-friendly but oh-so-funky thriller called "Monsters". Now if you haven't seen the film, or don't live close to a theatre showing it, then remove yourself from the couch cushion and fill the car up with unleaded – it's well worth a look!
A new featurette has come online in which Edwards talks about the making of the film. The video was shot about a fortnight ago in Melbourne, so it's very recent.
In addition, Edwards features on last week's Moviehole Hole Cast. In my chat with the amiable British filmmaker, we cover everything from 'What's better, a Mac or a PC?', Whether "Cloverfield" was a big influence on him, and whether or not he might return to 'the world' of "Monsters" in the near future. Slip ya buds into ya lobes, and give it a listen at itunes.
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Against the Current - the band, not adventures in dangerous swimming 101
Zedd - If our love is tragedy, why are you my remedy? (Well, answer my question!)
Arrow (Okay, Felicity from Arrow!)
Chrissy Costanza (cat eyes and buttery lyrics!)
Girls (TV) (Okay, Allison Williams!)
Movies - especially when they play in the dark.
Twin Peaks (TV)
Friends (TV) (It had me at "No way are you cool enough to pull Clint"; damn straight, Chandler!)
Traveling - preferably where water is, so I can splash someone!
Star Wars trilogy - no, the other one, fella!
Alex G - far more talented than her younger brother Alex H
Cameron Crowe movies - Say Anything..., Jerry Maguire, Almost Famous
The sign 'Free Wi-Fi'.
Reenacting dance/song scenes from "Grease" with my little girl (hey! Wait till you see my 'Summer Lovin'! - don't judge)
Die Hard - 40 stories of Sheer Adventure!
Alex Goot & Friends (his enemies aren't half as talented!)
Cooking up a nice dish and sitting in the entertainment area, on a cool night, basking in it's greatness.
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