Candle Making Molds
When making candles, there are unlimited types of molds you can use to create a candle that is uniquely your own. Molds for candles are available in a variety of different shapes and sizes and are made from different materials. Having an idea of how you want your candles to look will be of assistance is choosing the candle making molds that are right for your candle making project.
If you want a particular shape for your candle there a variety of molds in different shapes and sizes. You can opt for a conventional pillar style candle that can be used with just about any candle holder. There are also votive candle molds that will allow you to make a number of small candles to use in your own votive holders. Some manufacturers have created candle making molds in geometric shapes and in the shape of animals and other figures. There are even candle molds that resemble plaques.
These types of molds allow you create a very intricately designed candle that could look like a picture or symbol. Some of these molds are so intricate they look as if the candles are hand carved! Look around in different craft stores or visit a candle wholesaler and you should be able to find any type of mold to your liking.
Just as candle making molds come in different shapes and sizes they are also made with different materials. Molds come in plastic, cardboard and metal. The plastic molds are liked because they are pliable, easy to handle, easy to clean, affordable and available in a variety of different styles. Cardboard molds are preferable when working with children as the mold can be torn away from the candle.
Many people use milk containers as candle molds as they are inexpensive and provide a good cube shape for a candle. There are also metal candle molds most of which are made from aluminum. Many professional candle makers use metal molds to make the more common pillar candles that are seen commercially. Metal molds also affect the cosmetic look of a candle providing it with a smooth appearance.
There are some variations in the different types of candle molds that should be considered. Although plastic molds are pliable and easy to clean, they can break apart faster than a mold made of a more rigid material. Cardboard molds can also break apart easily as they are only made of paper and these types of molds may become damp or incapable of holding a large amount of wax without falling apart.
Metal candle molds are sturdy but they are not pliable which means that you probably won’t be able to find the variety in appearance and style that you would find with a plastic mold. Likewise, candle wax is more likely to stick to a metal surface so when working with a metal mold you should have a lubricant such as spray oil available to assist in removing your candle from the mold.
There are a variety of candle making molds that you can use to make the candles that you desire.
