Candle Making Molds
When it comes to candle making molds, the variety you can buy on the market is huge. The choice of the mold depends only on your personal preferences and budget. Candle molds can be made out of different materials: metal, plastic, rubber, latex, etc. A candle mold is a container in which you pour the wax to cool it. When it is done, the wax will take the mold’s form.
First, we will start with the metal molds. They come in a large variety of designs: balls, squares, stars, and many more. All metal molds are very durable, they can last for a very long time and, in addition, they come equipped with a wick sealing screw for the bottom wick hole. One thing you should remember, though, is that with metal molds or any other type of molds, the bottom of the mold is always the top of the candle.
Aluminum molds are great, because they provide inexpensive ways to extend your line of candles. When using aluminum molds, some tips and techniques will help you during the process. You should take care of your molds, so do not use them for any other purpose because you might scratch the inside of the mold. Second, by heating or cooling the mold, you can achieve different aesthetic qualities. Cold molds can give a primitive appearance, while warm molds give good gloss.
Plastic molds can be found in many more shapes and sizes than the metal ones. This is a much more popular mold used by the most candle makers mostly because they are cheaper. The major disadvantage of plastic molds is that, in time, they can suffer scratches. These are good molds for beginners but if you were to take your candle making business to the next level, you are probably going to have to invest in different other types of molds. However, these molds still they create a smooth finish.
Polyurethane molds have a very high durability rate so they can last up to ten years, if taken care of. Another advantage is its facial accuracy. This material provides close to identical reproduction of the original product. Altough Polyurethane is a more expensive material, overtime the cost is canceled out by the durability and accuracy provided by these molds.
Rubber or latex molds have the ability to provide great detail. Further more, these types of molds are very flexible so that the rubber allows you to remove the candle from its mold. Latex molds are much cheaper because it makes much thinner molds so you can make many more. They do have flaws though. Rubber and latex molds have limited lifetime.
Another type of mold is the silicone candle mold. Silicone molds are very soft and flexible. This allows the candle maker to create the design he wants. Silicone molds are also hard to maintain. When not in use, the mold should be placed in a clean plastic bag. Do not stack them on top of each other and do not leave them into the sunlight. They will last much longer if you handle them with care.
The last mold is the glass one. Glass molds cool down very quickly. These types of molds offer a smooth finish and rarely stick. The problem with this kind of molds is that they are delicate and prone to scratching and cracking which will lead to breakage.
Considering all the available options, you only have to choose what kind of candle making molds is fit for you.
