Kymber Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Seamless Candle Molds or the ones with seams. I have never attempted pillars....but want to order a few molds and give it a try. I would think seamless would be better as it leaves no line? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Seamless is thicker (does not bend like tin molds), will not rust & you can get them flat tops or concave tops. The down side is you are limited to size and shape.Tin molds with seams...They are thin metal and can cut you if you are not careful, can rust if not taken care of, can bend and dent easily if you are not careful, they come in many different sizes & shapes and you can get them custom made.I use the seamless in all there shapes & sizes then the metal tin molds for all other shapes & sizes the seamless does not come in.Some say you can not do certain techniques in the seamless like the tin metal molds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kymber Posted October 3, 2006 Author Share Posted October 3, 2006 Seamless is thicker (does not bend like tin molds), will not rust & you can get them flat tops or concave tops. The down side is you are limited to size and shape.Tin molds with seams...They are thin metal and can cut you if you are not careful, can rust if not taken care of, can bend and dent easily if you are not careful, they come in many different sizes & shapes and you can get them custom made.I use the seamless in all there shapes & sizes then the metal tin molds for all other shapes & sizes the seamless does not come in.Some say you can not do certain techniques in the seamless like the tin metal molds.Well I want to be able to do rustics.....can you do them in the seamless? Also do the seamed ones leave a seam mark on the pillar? And if so how do you get rid of it? Can you tell I have never used a candle mold...only do containers and tarts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannon WY Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Yes, you can do rustics in the seamless molds. With the seamed molds, they will leave a line down the pillar which you can remove with a knife followed by a little buffing with a soft cloth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 It's easier, IMO, to do rustics in the seamless. The rustics can be done in the tin molds too. Another difference, IMO, is you don't need mold release with the aluminum. You should use it with the tin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katy Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 I like the seamless also. I do not use many of the ones with seams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kymber Posted October 3, 2006 Author Share Posted October 3, 2006 Thank You everyone for your input!! Since I only want a few to experiment with (famous last words) I think I will try the seamless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brat Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Another vote here for seamless, especially for rustics! I've never tried it, but you might be able to see where the seam was when you get rid of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillgunter Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 I like the seamless for not having to trim off the seam then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Fields Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 We personally LOVE the Aluminum molds...and the ones with the concave @ the wick area...burn MUCH better...they start off right...We also love the "rough" texture you get from an aluminum MOLD...THUMBS UP on the Aluminum!!Good Luck!!David & JoyceHeaven Scents Candles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 I like the Seamless too, but as I stated above if you want other shapes you will have to go with the metal tin molds, for other shapes.All I have found in the seamless is round and rounded corner square. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everito Bandito Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 If you go with the seamless, at least with the round aluminum seamless, the concave is the easiest to work with when wicking, the concave leaves more room for a wickpin or a knot, depending on whatever method that you choose for wicking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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