365-photo project

I haven't really done much to stretch my wings photographically in a really long time. With the death of my trusty D80 and the upgrade to the d7100, I decided to do something about that in 2015. If I figure out how to link my Instagram to here maybe it will auto update. Otherwise I'll try to update when I think about it. 

Here is what I have so far 

Prism Candle Conundrum

So let's have a discussion about the Prism Candles that are all over Pinterest.
Everyone who knows me knows that I have a problem.  I can't stop making the glitter mason jar candles (see post 1) and I fell in love with the glass marble covered "prism candle".  This is the original tutorial and I have seen a few others since then. One with blue marbles - oooh that was lovely!  I've read so many versions.  The main one says to use E6000.  People complain that it takes too long, and to use a glue gun.  Nope.  That might work quickly, but they won't stay very long.  In the comments of this tutorial, someone says to use a two part epoxy - that's not even clear. 

I decided to use the E6000 since that works with glass and I know it will work.  Next you have to decide - do you want an even top or even bottom.  Some people suggest starting at the bottom and working your way up.  This tutorial has you starting at the top and working your way down.  I kind of mixed the two and started at the top and worked my way down the side and then around until I could see both edges and then started to fill in and work my way down.  I didn't want a ribbon around the top of my jar - that's just not me - so my jar had to be even all around the top. I can't see the bottom from where I'm sitting, so I don't care that it's not perfect.

Lastly - she says this project takes hours.  It takes days.  And scotch tape is your friend. Once I discovered that little trick - my life was so much easier.  I also jumped in and did a quart jar - not the cute little jar she's used in the tutorial.

I also didn't brush any glue on.  I just smushed glue directly onto the jar and then plopped the marble on.  It wasn't sticking with the brush and stick method. Maybe because my jar had decorations on it? I don't know.  But those suckers are STUCK ON.

So, enjoy a pictorial essay of what my journey to prism candle holder nirvana looked like!  There isn't a point to re-do the tutorial - you can just click on her page.

Start

 

After I discovered the tape trick

The final project!

And a fail...

I promised I'd share these.  I have a thing for candles (I swear. No more candles).  I wanted these cool glittered candles with the numbers 2 0 1 5 burning on my mantle to welcome the new year. 

I tried good old Elmers. Doesn't stick to wax. I tried to melt the outside of the candle with a lighter and roll it in glitter. Nope. Lastly I tried spray adhesive, thinking the propellant would etch into the wax. It worked the best, but it ran off and left me with lumpy glitter. 

Woo. Here are my candles in all their glory.