Metal Candle Molds

A candle is lovely in all its forms and shapes. For instance, when you light the wick of a taper candle and smell the scent emanating from within, you know that you have created something good from your crafts. However before a candle becomes lovely enough to take form and shape and before its wick can take flame, there are supplies in candle making that support its manufacture, and these are metal candle molds.

A candle mold gives your candle its characteristic form and shape. To start your venture in candle making using a metal candle mold, you should know which models are available. If you intend to use metal candle molds, then find out what shapes they come in and how to bring out the best form in your candle with each shape of mold.

Metal candle containers are manufactured in different shapes the most common of which are square, oval and cylindrical. Square molds may come as low simple squares or as tall, slim ones. More intricate square molds include the square votive, the square floater, the square taper and the square hurricane, some of which are seamless and more artistic in design. Round molds may be modified into an oval, and they may also have a flat top or a concave top. They can also be more detailed like the seamless round and hurricane or the fluted round and fluted spiral.

More than that, metal containers can be conical, scalloped, star-shaped or heart-shaped. They may also be triangular, pentagonal, hexagonal or octagonal. Already you can see how much workmanship goes into the craft of making metal candle molds. As the forms become more angular and the shapes become more varied, you have more opportunities to be creative with your candle making. Imagine the many possibilities you have for molding candles.

A candle mold is also a container in which a wick can be placed. To place a wick in a metal mold, first locate if there is a pre-drilled hole at the center of its base. Thread the wick through the hole from the bottom up. Make sure that you leave a free end of approximately 5 centimeters of wick at both tips as an allowance. Keep the wick in a steady position by placing a wick holder on top. Pull and tighten the wick to secure it at the bottom, and pour enough mold sealer to coat the bottom of the wick to prevent paraffin from escaping. Once your metal candle mold is threaded and wicked, it is ready to be filled with candle wax. Do not pour paraffin that is higher than the specified temperature. Otherwise, the seals and welds of a metal candle mold may not withstand it.

Among all the candle molds that are commercially available, metal candle molds are the most expensive of all. There are many choices of good metal molds that are sold at hobby shops and craft stores, the most common type of which is the tin and aluminum type. There are many sizes and styles you can choose from online as well. If you do candle making for a business, it would be smart to buy wholesale to qualify for discounts. If you collect candle making supplies as a hobby, you might as well buy different designs which mix and match according to your tastes.

With their price and workmanship, metal candle molds do need the best care. Every time you finish using your metal candle mold, do not leave residue like wax inside the mold. Wash them with mild soap and water and always wipe them dry. Clean your metal candle molds with a mold cleaner as needed.

As another precaution, protect each metal candle mold from accidental falls and blows. Be careful never to drop them on the floor or bump them with each other or with other solid candle making supplies. These can cause damage to a smooth surface or to the structure of its curves and edges. Once it is dented, it will be quite difficult to taper and mold a candle to it. It will also be difficult to remove or unmold a candle from it.

When you buy metal candle molds, they come with a set of instructions on how to clean and care for them. As long as you maintain them properly, they are your long-lasting possessions and will serve you for a lifetime. You only have to keep them in shape.

Danielle Richardson has been devoted to the art of candle making for many years, and she is quite experienced at it herself. She has learned from many sources of the best candle making supplies to use and where to get them at the best quality and price. Her expertise extends beyond metal candle molds and candle kits, and she covers a wide range of hobbies and crafts which are discussed in many articles and materials that she can share with you on her website.

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