j1workman Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 Hi Everyone,I have recently purchased a 3-wick candle mold. It is aluminum, and is 5 1/2" tall by 5" diameter. Can anyone give me some tips to make sure I do not create pockets and make a solid candle? I'm new to the sight, so be gentle. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanaE Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 Do you mean you're worried about air pockets in a candle this big? (just want to make sure I understand the question). If so, what I do is just poke about 5-7 holes in various places while the wax is setting up. Then I repour hot. Then the next morning I repour again (I don't poke holes) because the mold is so large that you'll usually have another small sink area and it just looks better/more professional to fill it in.They are fun to make. I'm going to get on making some rustics with mine this week. I was making cake candles but got tired of whipping wax so I want to try something else. They'll cool, but you can go through a case of wax in a couple of days using these molds - lol!DanaE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j1workman Posted September 4, 2005 Author Share Posted September 4, 2005 Thanks DanaE - yes, you are correct, I am worried about pockets forming in such a large candle, haven't had much experience with a candle this wide. Do you have a special 3-wick holder to hold your wick in place as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanaE Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 Yeah, I have two of the molds, and I had Stephanie and Rob make specific holders for me. It's just a big piece of metal with 3 holes in the appropriate places, and then 3 rods to go into them. I tape the bottom of the mold up completely.On one of the molds I use wick holder bars and 3 rods. It's pretty easy to do. I put the rods into the holes, then take the wick holder bars and slide them down the bar until they are laying across the top of the molds. I can move them back and forth slightly to make sure I have the rods straight. I think BCN and WSP sell the wick holder bars. Steph & Rob make wick centering tools but I don't remember their web address. It changed from the last time I ordered, but you could probably do a google search on wick centering tools and find them. They can literally make wick centering tools for any mold you have. I shipped them a box full of molds (mostly silicone molds) and they made all the tools and then shipped everything back to me. I also use their wick centering 3" tool for my pillars (pillars without holes in the bottom or ones that are flat on the bottom).DanaE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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