Country Crafter Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Morning all, I thought since I put this pic in another forum hear in regards to a question I would add it here. This is an old silicone mold we did up four or five yrs. ago for a custom order. It is a very large candle measuring about 6" in diametre and 9" tall. This particular one is poured whole, like a full pillar, however we most commonly insert a tealight holder or pour the outer shell in high melt and lower melt the inside. Gotta make a few of these up for Christmas now that I remember I have the mold!Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsvlbrat Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 WOW! That's alot of wax! I like the look, nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OFCILynn Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Very cool looking mold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 You could also slice off the rounded side, so it would sit on its side, then drill out tealights opposite the side you cut for the bottom. That size may hold 4-5 tealights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country Crafter Posted September 22, 2006 Author Share Posted September 22, 2006 Hmmmm great idea Candleman, I might have to fire up the bandsaw and give that a try.ThanksWendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 I like the tealight idea. Cool looking mold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerinarkansas Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 I REALLY like the look of that. So rustic and lodge looking. Where did you find the mold? Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freezin Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 That looks pretty cool. I love Candleman's idea though. I think that would look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country Crafter Posted September 23, 2006 Author Share Posted September 23, 2006 I REALLY like the look of that. So rustic and lodge looking. Where did you find the mold? GingerWe make all our own molds.Thanks everyone.Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindsaycb Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 I really like that too! Do you do anything special to the outside to give it mor of an effect to look like a log? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 We make all our own molds.Thanks everyone.WendySince you make all your molds, when you get the log cut sideways & holes drilled make a mold of that so all you have to do is pour, no more sawing or drilling.BTW - how does the one of that log look? Are they both wood grain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country Crafter Posted September 23, 2006 Author Share Posted September 23, 2006 I really like that too! Do you do anything special to the outside to give it mor of an effect to look like a log?The one in picture was poured a darkish brown colour. After it was demolded we take silver acrylic mixed with medium and dry brush the candle to add some highlights. because the master (the piece of log we used to make the mold) was very rough the paint mixture when dry brushed only hits the high areas and leaves all the cracks a dark brown.For this one I was going for a birch type bark finish on it. Hard to show in the picture. Since you make all your molds, when you get the log cut sideways & holes drilled make a mold of that so all you have to do is pour, no more sawing or drilling.BTW - how does the one of that log look? Are they both wood grain.I don't think I would do another of this one unless it was for an order, a ton of silicone was used for this mold, lol. Although if I did it a little smaller it wouldn't be too bad. I am not sure what you mean by your last sentance but if it is are both ends wood grain looking then no they are not so laying it on the side with a slice taken off wouldn't look that pretty, thanks for pointing that out! I did pour one up last night, (lol) took awhile to find the mold! I am going to slice it into 2" thick rounds or so and drill out a tealight holder space in each, the top and bottom will be flat looking but the outer edges will show all the bark detail. Will see how those look.Thanks everyoneWendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtngrl Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 A lovely log candle to be sure. I bet it lasts all winter long, too. Nice ideas, Candleman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 Very nice candle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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