| Types of Candle Mold. | | | | releasing the candles from them is a lot easier. In |
| There are many types of molds available to use | | | | the recent past latex molds were used very |
| for candle making. As with most candle making | | | | often, but now because of advancements in |
| tools and accessories, the mold can be purchased | | | | candle making techniques they are becoming the |
| from a good craft store near you. Due to the | | | | lesser used option. Polyurethane molds are popular |
| fact that candle making is a popular hobby in craft | | | | and are also flexible but they do not stretch too |
| stores you will never be short of the candle mold | | | | well. As standard they are cheaper than silicone |
| you need. | | | | molds. They have a downside which is that they |
| Mold Keeps Wax in Shape. | | | | have a strong odor. This odor could pass to the |
| The candle molds main purpose is to contain the | | | | candle and because of the lesser flexible nature of |
| wax whilst in its liquid form and to hold the wax | | | | these molds, they will need a releasing agent to |
| until has hardened. This will help the wax form the | | | | release the candle. If you prefer to make your |
| shape of the mold to give the desired effect you | | | | own molds at home by using liquid latex and |
| were looking for. There are a variety of different | | | | painting it onto a structure at home, this can also |
| sizes, shapes and styles of mold. Aluminum molds | | | | be done. This obviously gives you bigger choice in |
| are very popular, are durable and heat resistant | | | | all areas of shape and size. To make your latex |
| to give a great finished look without any seams in | | | | molds you need to apply many coats of latex. |
| the candle, also giving a smooth finish too. These | | | | Cheaper Candles |
| types of molds make a very professional looking | | | | The cheapest candle molds are of the plastic |
| candle. Aluminum molds are also easier to clean | | | | variety but they are not always the best in |
| than other molds and you can put them on a | | | | quality. The lifespan of the candle mold is |
| baking sheet and straight into the oven. With the | | | | drastically reduced in comparison with other molds |
| oven at 150 degrees you can place the molds | | | | since they can be more brittle after extended |
| upside down so the remaining wax will run out and | | | | use. The upside of plastic molds is that they are |
| on to the baking sheet. The downside of the | | | | easy to clean. Use some warm water and a little |
| aluminum molds is that they are not flexible and | | | | soap to clean and make sure the mold is |
| usually need a releasing agent to release from the | | | | completely dry before reusing. Using before it |
| mold. | | | | dries completely can cause bubbles to form in the |
| Other Types. | | | | candle. A good mold for someone starting out in |
| The other types of molds that are flexible are | | | | the hobby but to be taken seriously as a candle |
| silicone, polyurethane and latex molds. A One of | | | | maker you would have to put your money in to |
| these is the silicone mold, it is type of rubber | | | | a different types but as always with candle |
| mold. They are fairly expensive molds, this is | | | | making it is usually what works best with you and |
| because they are of good quality. These molds | | | | what you feel is making your candle making |
| don't leave any lines on the finished product, they | | | | easier. |
| are very flexible and stretch which makes | | | | |