jancita Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 I have just made my first white beeswax pillar. Problem is, I have no idea which side is the top - the concave side at the top of the plastic mold, or the flat side that was at the bottom? Also wondering if you all who use spooled wicks normally dip your wicks on wax first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 I make the bottom of the mold the top of the candle. The mold has the prettiest top (my metal molds are concave, but it doesn’t matter). the rough edges are flattened on a hot plate to level and becomes the bottom. Slap a warning sticker over it and nobody knows it isn’t perfect 🥰 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 I do the same. The concave bottom (when pouring) is the top of the candle when unmolded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jancita Posted May 20, 2021 Author Share Posted May 20, 2021 Do any of you dip spooled wicks in wax before using? I am having a problem with my mold seal, which is gray, staining my wicks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 I do not prime. The metal heat tape seals my molds well. No need for any putty. I have used the high temp for car exhausts on molds for palm wax that is poured over 200*F, and use aluminum duct work tape for beeswax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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