BerryPatchMama Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 which way do you put these into the mold? I assumed you put the pin in the mold, base first, so it was centered, right? umm but the 3" pins base does not fit in the 3" mold LOL If I put the mold on the pin, then the mold wobbles...You'd think I could figure this out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 put putty on the top of the base and thread the pin through wick hole in your mold, press evenly into place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysty72 Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 The pins go on the outside of the mold. I have the problem with wobbling a little, too. I know my supplier has trays you can use to hold everything nice and even but I haven't bought them yet. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 The pins go on the outside of the mold. I have the problem with wobbling a little, too. I know my supplier has trays you can use to hold everything nice and even but I haven't bought them yet. :-)My solution: the bean leveling method. Buy a bag or two of dried beans, Open them up, pour into a pan and wiggle the mold until it is flat. You can reuse the beans over and over.e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 Actually, I do both. Of course, my pins do fit inside my round ones. If I'm using my 9", I can't get the candle out unless the pin is inside so I have something to pull on...lol. Either way, you'll still have to putty the hole. When I thread it through, I do like the others. I use a good size "ring" of putty and it hold the mold pretty good if you don't knock it around. I just give it a little straightening when I'm done pouring and let it sit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garf Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 What is the average diameter of the wick pin. I don't use them myself, but I have someone that wants a drill bit of that diameter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth-VT Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 The wick pins can go either inside or outside. I have seamless alum. molds that allow an inside fit, but my two piece molds are a tad bit smaller and they won't fit. When using them on the outside (for concave top molds, not flat ones), I've found it works better to use the next size up at least. I mean: for 2" pillars the 2" wick pin is too convex for the mold to sit flat w/o wobbling, but if you use a 3" pin, it sits nice and flat. Same thing for a 3" pillar...I use a 4" pin. Of course using sealer around the pin too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 I have one that's about 1/8" inch and another just shy of that in measurement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 I use mine on the outside, and it seems that because of the putty I can never get them flat. I tend to do mostly tilted layers now so that doesn't affect me as much but so frustrating at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrubzz Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 Once again showing my ignorance here but -Votive wickpins do go inside the votive mold don't they?Please don't tell me I need to drill holes in these votive molds lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 Once again showing my ignorance here but -Votive wickpins do go inside the votive mold don't they?Please don't tell me I need to drill holes in these votive molds lolNo, you're right! LOL Votive wick pins go inside the mold!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrubzz Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 Whew!I was certain they did but in all my reading I never saw it stated anywhere and this thread got me to thinking - - - and that is ALWAYS a dangerous thing LOLLord knows what boneheaded things I am going to pull before it is all said and done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerryPatchMama Posted July 30, 2005 Author Share Posted July 30, 2005 thanks folks! You know, leveling the wick pin/molds might be a good use for all those packing peanuts I have now LOL wish me luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillgunter Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 yes votive wick pins go inside the mold. It works fine cause you arent turning the candle upside down when you remove it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 Once again showing my ignorance here but -Votive wickpins do go inside the votive mold don't they?Please don't tell me I need to drill holes in these votive molds lolNo the votive wick pins fit inside the votive molds.Thought you were talking about pillar molds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenniejr Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 put putty on the top of the base and thread the pin through wick hole in your mold, press evenly into place.That is what I do with mine too. Euginia ..... great idea with the beans! I'll have to try that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siberia Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 thanks folks! You know, leveling the wick pin/molds might be a good use for all those packing peanuts I have now LOL wish me luck!Just a thought...depending on how hot you pour, your mold filled with hot wax might melt the peanuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerryPatchMama Posted July 31, 2005 Author Share Posted July 31, 2005 Just a thought...depending on how hot you pour, your mold filled with hot wax might melt the peanuts.LOL good though haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtngrl Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 I'm trying to attach a pix to show how I use mold sealer to level the base of a wick pin, esp when I'm using a mold that has a concave top. The wick pin is inserted thru the hole, leaving the base on the outside. The four sealer balls need to be about the same size.Let's see if this works .... Yea, it worked, but boy is that huge! lol. Anyway, when you press the base & the mold togehter, the balls flatten out & the base is stabalized. There's just enough give that if your pin is off center a little, you can work w/ leveling the base.HTH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichelleOH Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Votive wick pins do go inside the mold--lol Don't get your drill out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freezin Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Thanks for the pic Mtngrl, I have always wondered that. I wasn't getting the right visual until the pic. Pillars is something I would like to do someday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 I use wick pins both inside & out and also use the putty to stabilize if it wobbles. If I'm pouring w/beeswax then the pin goes inside....so I can pull the darn thing out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob in tx Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 I know a lot of people use the Wick Pins, here is an alternative. It is easy to use and I have them for many sizes. You can seal the bottom and place the tool in from the top. It automatically sets the wick hole without having to worry about coming thru the bottom or putting the wick pin inside, the rod makes it easy to pull the candle out of the mold and also the handle makes it easy to pull the rod out of the candle. You can use the tool with or without the rod. If you pour with the wick in the candle the tool works the same just pull the wick thru the hole and clip it. These work great if you make chunk pillar candles the rod will not move on you. You can still pour with this on and poke your releif holes. I make these out of metal right by hand now and I am getting bids from Plastic Mold companies to make these for me. The rod is Stainless Steel so it is easy to remove. You can check out our site and go to the Wick Centering Tool page and check out some of the different sizes. The 2, 3 and 4 inch fit the round square and octagon shaped molds. Not trying to change anybody just offering an alternative. You can seal the hole in the mold and make a lot of pours before you have to redo the bottom, the site shows different ways to seal the bottom. The tool works with flat bottom or concave molds. ThanksThanks Robert and DonEZ Wick Systemswww.ezwicksys.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 Hi Rob. I've been meaning to try out that wick centering tool. If it works out I might buy a bunch for production.If the final remaining problem of bent rods (in wick pins too) could be solved, all would be right with the world. Sometimes I don't think there's a straight wick rod in the whole wide world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 shortly after this thread started, I received an order of Peak's 3" economy molds that they had on sale and to my surprise they are a touch under 3" in diameter. The wick pins will not fit inside. This mold will actually slip inside my other 3" molds and they are flat bottom so a lot of putty is required to level them on the pin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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