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Silicone Candle Molds

Many candle-making hobbyists and small-scale producers use silicone candle molds. Blue Goose Candles and Molds for example use and sell silicone molds. Note that silicone is not the same as silicon, despite the extreme similarity in spelling. Silicon is a metallic element used in microprocessors for computers, while silicone is a rubberlike substance with many uses. Silicone has many useful properties that make it a good choice for things like making waterproof seals, heat-resistant cookware grips, adhesives, insulation and also for breast augmentation implants. Interesting, but not what we are after here. This is about silicone candle molds.

A silicone candle mold is a candle mold made of silicone. Silicone is pretty resistant to heat, and it can certainly stand up to the heat inherent in melted wax. Since candles made in a silicone mold can usually be extracted without damaging the mold, these are reusable many times over and produce consistent products every time. Details up to a certain level are also preserved well, so each candle produced is as detailed as every other one. Silicone molds can only be used for a certain quantity of produced items though, and they will need to be replaced sooner than if using metal molds.

Silicone is also semi-translucent, so you can see through it albeit not very clearly. This quality is useful for spotting any bubbles of air that may have been trapped between the mold and melted wax. Thus, you can tap the mold to release the bubbles and prevent voids in your final product. This might seem rather primitive, but it is the cheapest and easiest way to do it.

Wax is a unique material for arts and crafts. It has a texture that is different from other materials. It is easily shaped, meaning that you can craft with wax using very little effort. This makes it a delicate material that produces outstanding results. This same malleability is also its downfall, since wax works are easily damaged by impacts, scratches, and even light if it gets hot enough.

Silicone molds are usually sold wherever candle and soap making supplies are sold. Silicone can also be used to make soap molds. A soap mold made with silicone has the same advantages as using silicone for candle molds.

Using silicone molds is easy. The mold is most likely composed of two or more parts. The important thing is to press and hold these parts together to prevent as many leaks as possible. Once you have the mold and wicks set up, all you need to do is to pour hot wax into it. Pour slowly and watch out for any air that might be trapped, and tap or stir to release any bubbles. Also, you can use ice to chill the mold to have the wax cool faster.

Silicone molds can be used to create simple candles as well as complex and very detailed display pieces to a certain degree. One could have a mold that produces patterns on the outside of the candle or even form the shape of the candle itself. For example, a wax statue can be made with a silicone mold, but you will still need to refine the details after taking it out of the mold. In any case, there may be some extra bits as a result of the wax seeping into the seams between mold pieces. These can be removed with a hobby knife or other such tool.

Candle makers and hobbyists use silicone molds often, and so these are available in art supply stores, specialist hobby shops and online too. With silicone molds, candle making is clean, easy and consistent.


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Subject:
Getting Started With Your Candles

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Dear {!firstname_fix},

Creating your own candles is an extremely rewarding and
modestly profitable experience, especially when you first
see the finished product made with your very own hands.

You won't ever need to spend another dollar on commercialized
candles that cost only a fraction of their original price to
make from surprisingly simple ingredients. Not only will you
save a lot of money in the long run, but you can even find
yourself making a nice sum of money from selling your own
creations to people around you. And if you're good enough,
you'll actually turn in a profit and turn your hobby into
something that puts a little extra clink in your pockets.

But we all have to start somewhere, which is why I recommend
you to check this book "The Candle Making Secrets" to get you
started with the basic concepts of the craft.

First things first: candle making is NOT:

- About extremely complicated and mind-boggling chemistry
- About who can turn in the biggest profit at the end of the day
- About who can be the best artist and win national awards

On the other hand, candle making IS:

- A fun and simple process anyone can do
- A hobby that you can spend a decent amount of time on
- A great way to give gifts to other people
- An experience for the whole family to enjoy
- A potential source of income for the business-minded
- A creative release for those who want to express themselves

These benefits are especially true if you are going to
operate a small business from home, as the primary
components for candle making are few and easily
obtainable:

1. a heat source
2. a pot
3. thermometer
4. candle molds
5. dipping can
6. kitchen scale
7. baking pan
8. scissors, razor blade and craft knife
9. hammer and screwdriver
10. mold sealers
11. mold releasers
12. wax glue
13. wick tabs

These things are made even easier by the specialist
shops dedicated to the sale and production of candle
making components. You could easily walk into these
shops and pick out what you need, or you can go online
and choose your pick of items to work with.

You can find out more about these things in the ebook
"The Candle Making Secrets," which will prove extremely
useful for the first time candle maker that is still
grasping the basics of the craft.

And with this I heartily welcome you to the world of candle making!

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