alhughes Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 i started making pillars but i want to put a whole in the top to put a tealight in them. does anyone know what is the easiest way to get the whole to fit a tealight in it. i remember a person doing but i can't seam to find the the post. please help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerinarkansas Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 Couldn't you use a drill bit the size of your tealight and slowly drill into the wax? Does that sound far fetched? Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 I just saw this demonstrated in a shop. They used a drill with a forstner bit size 1 5/8". Worked great and just took about 2 secs.I don't have that kind of drill thou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 Uh... the model number was G1270. But I don't remember if that was the drill model or the bit model number. Sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 You can get a plug from Pourette that will let you mold it with the hole.http://www.pourette.com/dept.asp?d_id=7010&l1=7010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterBaker2 Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 Top beat me to it but I'd go with Pourettes insert rather than drilling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alhughes Posted June 14, 2006 Author Share Posted June 14, 2006 thanks, i'm checking that site now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 Either the Pourette thingamabob or perhaps take a tealight container, center it over your hole, hold it in place with something like a skewer and pour your wax. You can do that to insert a votive mold as well. Keep in mind that both methods will eventually cause wear around the imbed. If you use higher MP wax it could last longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugtussle Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 I have the plug from pourette and it sure works great. Going to get a couple more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 Janet from Creative Gems has the plugs too.http://www.creativegemsmolds.com/store/view_product.php?product=T-L3S6AW7&searchlink=yes&search=HOLER&page=1Just make sure you use high MP wax or the tealight will slide while burning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerinarkansas Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 But it's just the thought of a power tool in your hands...Wow...So powerful!!! LOL Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaye Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 I made one of these last night AL, using Scented's suggestions... and to my amazement... it worked! I used one those little plastic condiment thingies you get from salad bars and poked a hole in it with my wick pin. I plugged up my mold hole as usual with the wick pin and pushed the plastic container onto it upside down all the way to the bottom of the mold, then poured my wax. Once it had set, I just popped in a tealight... and lo and behold! Please disregard the actual candle... I was just using some leftover wax I had lying around... :embarasse [ATTACH]6879[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 I made one of these last night AL, using Scented's suggestions... and to my amazement... it worked! I used one those little plastic condiment thingies you get from salad bars and poked a hole in it with my wick pin. I plugged up my mold hole as usual with the wick pin and pushed the plastic container onto it upside down all the way to the bottom of the mold, then poured my wax. Once it had set, I just popped in a tealight... and lo and behold! Please disregard the actual candle... I was just using some leftover wax I had lying around... :embarasse [ATTACH]6879[/ATTACH]Looks good but I would remove the plastic cup because it could be a fire hazzard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 Yeah I wouldn't suggest using the plastic either lol, but glad it worked for someone else too Don't get me wrong, I like the plug things too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 I use a Forstner Bit in a drill and it works great. These bits can be pricy $30 and up and you can find them at Hardware stores Home Depot, Lowes etc.Here is a pic of one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 I have a silicone mold I would like to do this with. Any ideals for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 What do you want to do with it? Tealight insert? I'd personally get what you'd like to insert in there (holderwise), center it and pour your wax while gently keeping some pressure on your holder with something till it starts to set up. Suggesting that over getting one of those screw-in attachments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alhughes Posted June 18, 2006 Author Share Posted June 18, 2006 the plug would work if i was using liquid wax but to do my marbles you have to let is get thick like oatmeal. the spoon it in the mold & then bang it. i've been using soda cans as the mold cause i like the design on the bottom of the can as the design on the bottom of the pillar. so i put the hole in the top which would be the opening of the can. i think the drill bit maybe what i need right now. i was using a wood burning tool which was working great but let's just say it doesn't like melting wax........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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