| Candle molds used in candle making are an | | | | not compatible with gel candles, so you can |
| important component of candle making supplies. | | | | scratch that from your list. |
| They come in various shapes and sizes, and the | | | | Prepare the double boiler and the heat source. |
| wax you use will take the shape of the mold | | | | Melt your wax to the specified temperature. On |
| after it has cooled. But molds are not only used | | | | average, target temperature is 190 degrees |
| for decorative purposes, they are also necessary | | | | Fahrenheit. |
| to let the hot wax set in and harden, thereby | | | | Normally, you would spray your mold with a |
| preventing spills. | | | | mold release such as silicone spray or vegetable |
| You can choose from a wide variety of candle | | | | spray. But in this case, as you are already using |
| molds. The latest type that is getting rave | | | | silicone candle molds, you do not have to do this. |
| reviews from candle makers is the silicone candle | | | | Just skip this step. |
| mold. Silicone candle molds belong to the rubber | | | | Assuming that you already primed your wick |
| candle mold type. Silicone molds can be quite | | | | beforehand (it should be 2 inches longer than the |
| expensive, but they also have great | | | | finished product), insert it into your silicone candle |
| characteristics including durability and versatility | | | | mold. If you are new at candle making and by no |
| that more than make up for the cost. They are | | | | means an expert, it might help to do this part |
| flexible and they can stretch well. Because of this, | | | | before you start melting the candle wax. |
| you also do not need to buy a release agent to | | | | As your wax reaches the target |
| help you to remove the candle from the mold. | | | | temperature, maintain this temperature for about |
| They also do not leave seams in the candle when | | | | 30 minutes. Once the candle wax becomes |
| you release it. | | | | smooth and syrupy, add dyes, scents or |
| As this kind of mold is very malleable, you can | | | | fragrance oils. Since you are using a flexible silicone |
| choose from a variety of designs to be used. | | | | mold, you can use the candle making additive |
| Most of the custom-made ones are made of | | | | vybar. Vybar will melt along with the wax. This is |
| silicone. You can even buy silicone rubber and | | | | especially helpful when you pour the candle wax |
| make your own molds. Silicone rubber can be | | | | into the silicone mold. Vybar helps eliminate |
| found in your local arts and crafts stores, or | | | | bubbles, making your candle stronger and gives it |
| anyplace where you can buy candle making | | | | a smooth finish. It also enables you to add more |
| supplies or kits. Style and shape them any way | | | | fragrance to your candle. |
| you want. Novelty and floating candles shaped like | | | | Remove the candle wax from the heat |
| flowers, fruit, figurines and a host of other | | | | source, and slowly pour it into the silicone candle |
| decorative objects usually use silicone candle | | | | mold. Allow the wax to set. After a few minutes, |
| molds. | | | | you can tap the side of the mold to remove |
| How to Make Candles Using Silicone Candle Molds | | | | bubbles, if there are any. |
| Molded candles are the most commonly produced | | | | Let the wax cool and harden. If you find any |
| type of candles. The techniques vary a little bit | | | | holes in parts of the wax, reheat some of the |
| depending on the candle mold that you are going | | | | remaining candle wax that you may have set |
| to use. | | | | aside. Then pour this extra wax into the holes. |
| Here are the steps and the slight variations in | | | | After the candle wax has completely cooled |
| details or items, when using silicone candle molds: | | | | off, remove the candles from the mold. This |
| Choose the wax that you are going to use | | | | process will be easier with this kind of mold than |
| as the base for your candle. Silicone molds are | | | | when you are using other types of candles molds. |