| Behind every good candle there is an even better | | | | flexible. They are also cheaper than silicone molds. |
| mold. To create a candle, you will need to pour | | | | One of the down sides of polyurethane molds is |
| hot wax into a mold so the wax can cool and | | | | that have a strong odor that can be passed along |
| take its final form. | | | | in your candle. As with aluminum molds, |
| The most materials that are used to make molds | | | | polyurethane molds also require a releasing agent |
| are: | | | | in order to get the candle out of the mold. These |
| 1. Aluminum | | | | molds are usually used to create taper and pillar |
| 2. Polyurethane | | | | molds. |
| 3. Silicone | | | | Silicone molds are clearly the most expensive |
| 4. Latex | | | | type of molds. They are flexible and stretchable |
| 5. Plastic | | | | and do not leave any parting lines. As a result, a |
| Aluminum | | | | releasing agent is not needed to remove a candle |
| You will find that candle molds come in a multitude | | | | from the mold. |
| of different sizes, shapes and styles. Aluminum | | | | The popularity of latex molds is decreasing. Candle |
| molds are popular because of their durability. Since | | | | makers are now seeking other options. |
| aluminum molds have a smooth finish, they give | | | | Homemade molds can be created by talking liquid |
| you a candle that looks professional and does not | | | | latex and painting it onto a structure. This process |
| have any seams. Metal molds like aluminum are | | | | requires a lot of coats of latex, but the options |
| usually used to create votive and pillar candles. | | | | for different types of molds are endless. |
| Many candle makers find aluminum to be | | | | Plastic |
| inexpensive when compared to rubber molds. | | | | Plastic candle molds are the cheapest, but they |
| Some candle makers love aluminum molds | | | | are not always the best. They have a shorter |
| because they are easy to clean. Here is what you | | | | lifespan because they are brittle. Cleaning a plastic |
| can do to clean an aluminum molds. Line a baking | | | | mold is simple. Soap and water is all that you |
| sheet with aluminum foil. Take the mold and place | | | | need. Make sure the mold is dry. If the mold is |
| it upside down on a baking sheet in your oven. | | | | wet, you will get bubbles in your candles. Plastic |
| Heat the oven to 150 degrees. The leftover wax | | | | molds are a good option for beginners. As you |
| will melt, run out of the mold, and land on the | | | | progress with your candle making, you will want |
| cookie sheet. | | | | to invest in different types of molds. |
| There are a number of candle makers that do | | | | Conclusion |
| not use aluminum molds because these molds lack | | | | Molds are an integral part of the candle making |
| flexibility. When you use aluminum molds your | | | | process. If you are looking to purchase a mold, |
| choices for shapes and textures are limited. The | | | | you can do so at your local craft store. If you |
| use of aluminum molds requires the use of a | | | | don't want to buy a mold there are other |
| releasing agent to get the candle out of the mold. | | | | alternatives. You can use glass or plastic jars from |
| Polyurethane, Silicone and Latex | | | | around your home. You have a large number of |
| The more flexible molds are made our of rubber | | | | options. Choose the option that works best for |
| like polyurethane, silicone and latex. While | | | | you and go for it! |
| polyurethane molds do not stretch, they are | | | | |