tucker Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 How in the world do I stop the damn wax running out the bottom (top) of my metal pillar molds. It's makin me crazy. I use the little screw and then I slap the mold stuff on it, pack it all around and stick it down real good and out comes the wax every time. PLEASE HELP ME before I go completely nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 I use metal or aluminum tape and crisscross a couple of strips across the bottom and press them down really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 I use this method http://images.genwax.com/candles/___0___P0069756.htmDid not buy it though. I use a wick tab, a piece of rubber and a pair of chopsticks at the top. As long as I pull it really tight, they do not leak. You might want to investigate metal tape as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 I do a little of all methods... (if prewicking) insert little screw, cover w/putty and apply duck tape like Kaybee does with the metal tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Find this works well. I use a little more tape and make sure its really smoothed down. I use a glue stick to smooth down the tape.http://www.candletech.com/metaltape/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cetacea Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 ditch the screws. I had the same problem with them and just got rid of them. Pull your wick through and pack the mold sealer on top to seal it. Make sure the sealer is really sealed around the wick.Or buy wicking pins..they work the best IMO.On the same note has anyone tried the magnetic things Pourette is selling? I wonder if they will work as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonB Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 I use metal or aluminum tape and crisscross a couple of strips across the bottom and press them down really well.I find this works the best for me. you can get the tape at Lowe's or Home Depot.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlatoms Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Hey I was thinking about using that too looks cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohbaby Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 I use the wick pins, a bit costly initially but well worth it in time saving on leaks. I a gob of mold sealer around the bottom of the pin, run it up thru the mold from the bottm and push down on the mold really hard making it nice and level. Never a leak. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Oh heck Tucker what are you doing with screws? Try changing out your putty for some fresh stuff and then diaper that baby with tape making sure everything is sealed well. Cet if they are the square magnets. I have like four of them and they work great on my fridge I just happen to be a wick pin junky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 See I dont understand why so many people have this problem. I never do. I use wick pins, and All I do is stick the pin in the hole and pour. EVERY now and then it will leak just a tad. So I put mold sealer also then the wick pin. No problems at all. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker Posted February 21, 2006 Author Share Posted February 21, 2006 I knew I could rely on ALL of my friends on here. Thank you all so much for your input. Looks like I'm off to Home Depot tomorrow to get me some metal tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 I know I'm late chiming in here, but I use sticky tac. It's used to hold posters up on the walls without leaving marks. You can get it at school supply or craft places. It works great and doesn't discolor the mold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 I like the Wick Centering Tool (WCT) much better than wick pins. WCT also comes in longer lengths than wick pins for those 12" and taller piller molds.http://www.ezwicksystem.com/default.asp?S=E3&Document=Wick+Centering+Tool&NID=2736343 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 I like the magnets but if you pour too hot they melt and you can't use them after awhile because they dont seal. I just use putty, I roll out a tiny piece(like a teeny worm) put it next to the hole and press my wick into it and then I put a nice glob over that and smash it down well. Wick pins are good too, just remember to clean them really well between each candle..LOL..I forgot once and it took me forever to get the pin out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanya Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Wick pins rock next to metal tape. I never like the screw way. It drove me bananas from leaking wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shutterbugg Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 I always used duct tape or the blue wall stick em stuff! actually i think i sold some of my molds with the duct tape still on them LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine3 Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 I use this method http://images.genwax.com/candles/___0___P0069756.htmDid not buy it though. I use a wick tab, a piece of rubber and a pair of chopsticks at the top. As long as I pull it really tight, they do not leak. You might want to investigate metal tape as well.I actually use that "jiffy Wicker" from gen wax and it sloved the problem for me. It's simpler and less messy. The rubber washer does ware out after two or three uses, and wax drips out (my cheat is to punch a hole just to the side of the hole in the middle and use again, this way I can get 6 or so uses from one rubber washer) but gen wax does sell replacements. I like it:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cetacea Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Cet if they are the square magnets. I have like four of them and they work great on my fridge that's what I thought when I saw them. I'm a wicking pin junky too. Best investment IMO....LMAO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyalkay Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 I have used aluminum tape and it worked perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misty Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 I use the aluminum tape also. I pour at around 160, so it's not too hot going in. Too high temps will melt right through the adhesive on the tape. I found 160 degrees works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinInOR Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 ....) but gen wax does sell replacements. I like it:) Save some money - go to a craft store/walmart and buy a sheet of thick crafters foam (a 8x11 sheet). I think it's about 1/4" thick - just cut out a square and poke a hole in it - works great...And you can use a wick tab as the washer too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 I always used duct tape or the blue wall stick em stuff! actually i think i sold some of my molds with the duct tape still on them LOL Ummm yeah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieKay Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Save some money - go to a craft store/walmart and buy a sheet of thick crafters foam (a 8x11 sheet). I think it's about 1/4" thick - just cut out a square and poke a hole in it - works great...And you can use a wick tab as the washer too Thanks for the tip Robin, when I don't use wickpins I use the jiffy wicker system, and it has worked great for me for years, I always knew there must be a cheep replacement for the rubber square's, I just always forget to look for something lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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