THREE LADIES IN A WAX MUSEUM

Here are some ideas from past experience.  They are wax, but cannot really be considered candles or even pomanders because they have no wicks or scent.

The Madonna is poured in a two-part mold without wicking. There is a small indenture on a ledge on the back to insert a very  tiny candle, such as a birthday cake size.  Makes a pretty glowing "halo" effect.  She stands 11 1/2" tall so is quite impressive.

The nude is a bit more complicated.  The original candle, cast in a two-part mold was first carved, then used as the model for a plaster mold.  The mold is bulky and difficult to work with; let me just say that all conditions need to be perfect or else!
The nude can be made with a wick but I have not burn tested any.  This particular one was an experiment.  She is over 13" tall.

Mrs. Butterworth was cast in a glass syrup bottle and properly cured, then my husband wrapped her in a thick towel and broke away the glass.  I painted the hair, hat, collar, cuffs and apron with melted crayons.  Facial features and buttons are acrylic paint.  She is missing an eyebrow and her lipstick but that can be fixed.  As you can see from the pictures, the front is quite faded. (Since inserting a wick before pouring into such a small space would have been nearly impossible, I opted to attempt it after, and then feared damaging her, thus no wick.)  Mrs. Butterworth is about 9 1/2" tall.

And there are my three ladies!!
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