Candle Making Molds

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Molds for making candles can be purchased easily on several web sites or in specialty craft stores. There are many types of candle making molds in hundreds of designs available.One piece seamless molds are convenient. They are usually aluminum and have a hole in them to hold the wick in place while the wax is cooling and curing. These may be air cooled at room temperature, put in a refrigerator for faster cooling or in a cool water bath. The idea of the one piece candle making molds is that you don’t need to trim a seam when the candle is removed.Tea light candle molds are made of a durable but flexible polyurethane material. They usually hold 12-16 candle making molds and look similar to a popsicle mold.Designer polycarbonate candle making molds have a pin on the top to hold the wick in place, and come in a large array of shapes and sizes to choose from. The ability to create many odd and fascinating shapes make these types of molds very attractive. The pyramid is probably the best known of this mold.Grubby molds are very unique. This type of candle making mold appears as if the wax has dripped down the sides leaving a very uneven finish to the candle. Beeswax molds are similar to grubby molds as the texture in rough and appears to be a bee honeycomb.Animal candle molds are usually made out of polyurethane and have a slit on the side due to the uneven shapes and sizes. There are many molds available in this style for every occasion. Baby showers, florals, weddings, food, fruit and vegetables along with every holiday have molds of these types to create your own candles. Anyone can make their own candle making molds out of practically anything. You can use a vegetable or soup can by piercing a small hole in the bottom in which to insert the wick and pouring the wax in. When it is cool, just open the bottom with a can opener and push the candle out. Glass vases make gorgeous molds, but remember that in order to remove the candle easily the top of the vase needs to be larger than the bottom. Paper milk cartons can be cut and formed to any shape you wish and either stapled together or hot glued. If they are stapled, you just remove the staples to get the candle out or if hot glued together, you can just tear the paper away from the finished candle. Well that’s just a few of the tips and tricks on candle molds. Have fun and enjoy.

By: Lee Martin Resource: http://www.EasyMadeCandles.com

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Soy Candle Making Supplies

Admin — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:12:13 +0000

Making soy candles is a great hobby. To make your own soy candles you will need to assemble the right supplies. Soy candle kits can be assembled from several sources or you can buy a soy candle kit that’s has all the ingredients supplied for you. Here is a list of ingredients that any good soy candle maker should have: soy wax and fragrances, essential oils, wicks, additives, dyes, containers and molds.The soy wax and fragrance is the body of the soy candle kit. The oils are the soul of the candle that entices your sense of smell. Lemon grass, orange, vanilla and peppermint are just a few scent ideas for your soy candle supply kit when you’re putting it together. The wick is also a very important part of the soy candle. The wick decides the burn rate of your candle so confer with store associates to ensure you find the proper wick for your chosen candle type. There are a number of additive and dyes you can add to you kit depending on the type of candle making you desire. Vybar is a great choice when considering additives for candle making. Vybar has a higher melting point than soy wax; it also increases the density of the soy. Really makes it burn longer.The best dye to have in your kit is liquid dye. Liquid dye comes in a variety of colors and variations with in the color pallet. Unlike block dyes or dye chips, using liquid dyes insure a more even colored candle.When choosing a container or mold one has to take a step back. If you’re just starting candle making chose one or two molds to start with. This is good advice for someone who is new to candle making due to the fact you’re just now starting you may find that candle making isn’t for you. On the other hand if you decide you love soy candle making you can always purchase more molds and containers at a later date. So start small if you want on collecting your soy candle making supplies.Making soy candles is a great hobby. To make your own soy candles you will need these basic materials. Assemble the best ingredients possible for your soy making candle kit. After all the finish product is only as good as the ingredients used to make it. After it is done you and your friends will enjoy the clean , long burning soy candles you make. Good luck and enjoy making your beautiful candles.

By: Lee Martin Resource : http://www.EasyMadeCandles.com

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