Who doesn't love candle molds? It enables you to want a nice shape that you want your candle to appear. The more candle mold sizes and shapes you have, the more diversity of candles you can make. Now if we burn the candle while it is still in the mold, we have a container candle. On the other hand if we take out the mold we have exposed wax and shape to manipulate. Our interest then turns to the wax finish.
What this also means is that the topic of candle creating molds is just as important to us as all the other components of the candle, like the color, smell, wick and variety of wax we are using.
When I first started out in candle creating I thought that all that I could ever make is the traditional container candle. All that changed when I learned about the art of casting -- this opened my horizons to creating candles in the shape of vegetables and fruits. In time the figures that fit into Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays opened the door to plastic and latex molding.
So what do you need understand about molds?
Candles fall into several categories ranging from formal to informal presentations. How do you which candle mold is best to use? Just think of the purpose and setting of the candle.
Let me give you an example. Way back I used to squirm whenever I hear the idea that I should try using a quart milk carton as my candle mold. The vision of a wax shaped milk carton just didn't appeal to me.In time, I found out that the candle can be made in various ways once the mold is stripped.You can actually change the shape of the wax by carving, and make a special look to it by applying pins, sequins, beads and Latex painting.You can do all these once you take off the wax from the carton mold. Once you see your end product, I expect other people wouldn't have a clue that the wax was originally poured from a milk carton.
The key here is to decide first how you intend to use the candle, and let your decision guide you into giving you the right mold solution.
For instance, some candles are not intended to be burned. A Christmas or a Thanksgiving candle that is adorned with beads, paint and ribbons may permanently become a decorative addition every holidays.Let your imagination shine as you look for more candle mold possibilities -- you can use empty Pringles cans, orange juice cans, or other nice containers in the house. They can all be stripped and utilized.Just remember they probably will not have an acceptable finished look after stripping.This technique works well when you are making decorative or outdoor uses for the candle.If you are looking for more fancy molds like figurine or sculpture candle making molds then you can make one yourself or buy them ready-made.
Let's say that you thought of making an apple candle that will match your home decor during the fall.
You can want to create red ones, or red ones streaked with red, or even green ones to make any kind of apple variety.
To do this, first, you have to select your wax type and then choose a material that you can use for a mold. There are two kinds of molds that you should be aware of. For candle wax, it's best to decide Urethane Rubber as it works fantastic with melting temperatures ranging from 130 to 200 degrees. Yet, if you're going to set your melting temperature to 200 degrees and above, it's advisable to use a Silicone Rubber mold. When selecting the fitting candle mold, take time to look for the "tear strength" of the product. All that you ever have to do is combine 2 additive components, put it in a plastic container around your apple, and when it hardens, you just cut the mold to take off the apple -- and viola! you get yourself a reusable mold. This method of making and designing your own candle creating molds will let your imagination shine through.
Ready made molds also have great versatility for more formal candles and come in many types of materials. When picking the right mold for your project, it's wise to compare the longetivity of the mold with its price in order to ensure that you are getting the best deal. You will run across molds made of latex, plastic, metal, rubber and glass. Each type has its own distinct feature and your selection largely depends on the candle sort you wish to make and of course, your budget. The most essential thing to remember is that the cleaning and storing of your molds is the biggest aspect in making them last a long time.
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Kim Montgomery is an professional in making candles and loves to help others succeed in their candle-making business. Want to learn more about how to create perfect candles? Claim Kim's popular free ecourse, available at: => http://www.candlemakingshop-onalbertstreet.com/
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