Making candle moulds

[Erichalfbee]

So what should I cut it with dear emyr dear emyr, so what should I cut it with dear emyr with what?

Well it has to be off the top with a Stanley knife

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

So what should I cut it with dear emyr dear emyr, so what should I cut it with dear emyr with what?

I'm sure Mel will have a few ideas lined up........................

 

[Curly green finger's]

Starting to make candles today with the moulds we have, any advice preferably of the none joke varieties pls, I'm in a series mood today

 

[rolande]

Starting to make candles today with the moulds we have, any advice preferably of the none joke varieties pls, I'm in a series mood today

Let the molten wax stand as long as possible and bail, gently, from the top.

 

[Curly green finger's]

Let the molten wax stand as long as possible and bail, gently, from the top.

Cheers mate, what about the moulds I've seen some folk using a spray to line the moulds first but we don't have any?

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

No need to use non stick spray on silicone moulds.
you need a thermometer as you should pour your wax at a temperature as near as possible to 70°c I found that the best thermometer to use was a Kilner one used for jam making - it's an all metal one, like a skewer type meat thermometer - so one of those should do as long as it's marked with a proper scale

 

[Curly green finger's]

No need to use non stick spray on silicone moulds.
you need a thermometer as you should pour your wax at a temperature as near as possible to 70°c I found that the best thermometer to use was a Kilner one used for jam making - it's an all metal one, like a skewer type meat thermometer - so one of those should do as long as it's marked with a proper scale

I have one of those

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

that'll do, the wax temperature should be within 1° of 70°C and poured slowly, a topup may be needed but only before the wax starts to form a crust

 

[Curly green finger's]

that'll do, the wax temperature should be within 1° of 70°C and poured slowly, a topup may be needed but only before the wax starts to form a crust

Brilliant thanks for the advice.
I have a few metal jugs specifically for pouring wax that are in the box of toys, is it worth warming the moulds up first?

 

[Erichalfbee]

I just melt over water and pour. Just made 30 Christmas trees
I use abelos silicone moulds

 

[Curly green finger's]

I just melt over water and pour. Just made 30 Christmas trees
I use abelos silicone moulds

I think these are from thornes they are white ones.

 

[Erichalfbee]

Similar then.
crack on.

 

[Curly green finger's]

first attempt

 

[Erichalfbee]

Moulds look good. You need to dip the wicks, looks better
I’d seriously look at filtering your wax a bit more. It’s an awful colour
Third one from the right I wasn’t happy with so melted it and started again. Dirty wax

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

definitely dip the wicks, makes it so much easier to light

 

[Curly green finger's]

Interesting you say that about colour I have 20 or so round blocks and half of them are that colour and some are more yellowy pink, is that all down to the rendering?
I kept the temp at 69 - 71c no more when making the candles.

Rendering was no more than 70c

 

[Curly green finger's]

Also wick size Quat of an inch?
I will filter the wax abit more definitely an art to making candles

 

[Curly green finger's]

Moulds look good. You need to dip the wicks, looks better
I’d seriously look at filtering your wax a bit more. It’s an awful colour
Third one from the right I wasn’t happy with so melted it and started again. Dirty wax

They look lovely, to get the candles to stand up straight I've warmed the base over a hot plate and parchment paper.

 

[pargyle]

Interesting you say that about colour I have 20 or so round blocks and half of them are that colour and some are more yellowy pink, is that all down to the rendering?
I kept the temp at 69 - 71c no more when making the candles.

Rendering was no more than 70c

What are you using to filter the wax ?..they look like the wax needs a couple more eun though of the filter medium. I use old flannelette sheets cut into circles and placed in a nesh funnel. The candles look so much better when they have a nice yellow/cream appearance rather than the brown tinge. You will also find that clean wax does not smoke ... when you gave impurities in the wax they burn with a smokey flame and they tend to have a different smell ... not as pleasant.

 

[Curly green finger's]

Q. If I wanted to incorporate glitter how would I go about it or die to change the colour?