Dripped Wax on Board (approx. 7in x 7in). I used 6 white 7" pillar candles to make this. The black/gray wax was created by tilting the candle up and allowing the carbonsoot (see comment below) to mix in.
Saying that the 'carbon' mixes in is a little innacurate. The wax is made of carbon, and when it fully combusts into carbon dioxide, it flies away as hot gas. But when you tilt the candle, the soot that appears is still carbon, just it's an unfully combusted intermediate between the wax and carbon dioxide stages due to the lack of oxygen you created.
So how long did it take? Given that you had to wait for the wax to melt and drip off? And how does that relate to the time it would take to make a similarly sized sketch?
Thanks for the clarification David F, I must admit I was trying to use a shorthand to keep my note brief and figured it would make sense. Also, still jet lagged!
It took about 2 hours. A similar sketch done loosely could take as little as 15 minutes or so.
I'm glad you like it Debra Kay. I don't mind the questions, but thanks for the defense!
Dripped Wax on Board (approx. 7in x 7in). I used 6 white 7" pillar candles to make this. The black/gray wax was created by tilting the candle up and allowing the 
Saying that the 'carbon' mixes in is a little innacurate. The wax is made of carbon, and when it fully combusts into carbon dioxide, it flies away as hot gas. But when you tilt the candle, the soot that appears is still carbon, just it's an unfully combusted intermediate between the wax and carbon dioxide stages due to the lack of oxygen you created.
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ReplyDeleteSo how long did it take? Given that you had to wait for the wax to melt and drip off? And how does that relate to the time it would take to make a similarly sized sketch?
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ReplyDeleteThanks for the clarification David F, I must admit I was trying to use a shorthand to keep my note brief and figured it would make sense. Also, still jet lagged!
ReplyDeleteIt took about 2 hours. A similar sketch done loosely could take as little as 15 minutes or so.
I'm glad you like it Debra Kay. I don't mind the questions, but thanks for the defense!
I thought you were losing your touch with those p*ss-poor travel submissions, but this returns you to high form.
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ReplyDeleteIf I had a wax museum, I'd display this at the entrance with him saying, "Only you can prevent wax museum fires!"
ReplyDeleteNice work with the actual depth and shading.
This is creepy looking!
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Love this one. Very cool
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