For those of you who used faux wax 'successfully'

azoodie Posted: Mar 01, 2005 08:40 AM

For those of you who used faux wax 'successfully'

Any tips??????

I tried for hours and none of them came out perfectly!!! Is there a secret trick to them? I don't get it....

I have the LOVE seal, it's just not working out the way I hoped

suven Posted: Mar 01, 2005 08:45 AM

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none of mine came out perfectly. But, in my opinion, it just shows that they really were done by hand!

lilmrs Posted: Mar 01, 2005 08:47 AM

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Posted by suven

none of mine came out perfectly. But, in my opinion, it just shows that they really were done by hand!

Exactly.

azoodie Posted: Mar 01, 2005 08:49 AM

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thanks ladies!

okay maybe i should rephrase...

none of them came out nice even....they all look wierd

should i use them? maybe i should take a pic

lilmrs Posted: Mar 01, 2005 09:20 AM

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How much wax did you use per stamp? How long did you hold the stamp? How much time between when the wax hit the page and you pushed the stamp in?
Did you make sure to lift the stamp correctly at the end?
I know all of that seems silly, but for me it all made a difference.

azoodie Posted: Mar 01, 2005 09:30 AM

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i *think* i was doing it right....here are some pics

JimmysBride Posted: Mar 01, 2005 09:32 AM

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I think they look fine -- the way they are supposed to look!!

lilmrs Posted: Mar 01, 2005 09:34 AM

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those don't look bad at all! Try using a few drops less and you won't have as much excess on the sides.
Also, if you have not done so, purchase an exacto knife, it will help in cutting away some of the excess as well.

Sonicstef Posted: Mar 01, 2005 09:35 AM

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They look fine to me.

If you want to highlight the 'love' a littel more, you could add a little silver or gold ink to the stamp while pressing on the hot glue.

If you want less 'ooze' on the outside, just use less wax...or press down less.

azoodie Posted: Mar 01, 2005 09:36 AM

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exacto knife! good plan

are they really okay? i dunno the perfectionist says in me that i should just not even use them

thanks for the help ladies...i really appreciate it!

azoodie Posted: Mar 01, 2005 09:37 AM

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press down less....got it!! maybe i'll give it another go

thanks!

melissaandsean Posted: Mar 01, 2005 09:50 AM

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I think they look great!!!

Kiddo115 Posted: Mar 01, 2005 09:50 AM

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They aren't supposed to be perfect silly!
They look wonderful:) I'm sure your guests will love and appreciate the hard work! Great job!!!

riniko Posted: Mar 01, 2005 10:38 AM

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I vaguely remember reading that you are supposed to do something with ICE when you work with faux wax.

Sorry I cannot help any more.

ETA: Maybe this link will help!