chris77 Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 I'm just curious why one prefers the concave top pillar molds versus the flat top pillar molds. I have one of each and like the flat top mold, however I notice most of the pics on here are concave candles. Thanks,Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcc Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 Although I don't make pillars very often, I'm not a huge fan of the seamless molds. I personally prefer the seamed molds. IMO it makes a prettier candle, nice and shiny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 As far as seamless molds go, concave is more commonly available than flat. It also gives a more controlled burn (flat tops will have a taller flame, all things being equal).When it comes to seamless versus tin, I like the finish and the clean shape of candles from the tin molds, as well as how easy they are to wick with magnetic mold sealer. However the seamless is more durable and practical if you need to produce a lot of candles. It's also popular if you like to pour candles with wick holes in them. A lot of pins and tools for that purpose work well with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 I think it's a matter of preference. I personally like the look of the concave, it's esthetically more pleasing to me, that's all. If you like the flat top, then just use that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 Concave for the most part! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugarysweet95 Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 I pre wick my pillar moulds, so find it much easier to use the concave top. The reason? If i'm careful i can get the mould seal and wick to fit into the concave bit so when i lay it down ready for pour, the candle is nice and stable and straight. I find with flat top metal moulds i have to balance it on a yoghurt pot or something so the mould seal and wick falls over the pot hole doesn't make the mould tilt! Also i think cylinders look more finished off with a concave top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris77 Posted October 30, 2006 Author Share Posted October 30, 2006 thanks for the responses everyone...I must be a wierd one...for some reason I like the seamed flat top. Maybe it's because that was the first mold I used....anyway, thanks again for the voting and for the feedback!Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henryk Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Actually I just joined you on the tin vote. I've been having trouble with some odd patterning on many of my seamless - just on the bottoms (tops of candles) for some reason. I've got tired of it and went with the tins. (I'm scared of them though - REALLY sharp!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Tin molds make nice candles but if I used them for production, one day there would be blood.A lot of blood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henryk Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 :tiptoe: Hey - then I got mine just in time -- Halloween. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris77 Posted October 30, 2006 Author Share Posted October 30, 2006 I found a way to clean them in which I don't get bloody candles. hmmm, using blood for red coloring in soy candles....now I can market 100 natural! hehe...wrong thread.So yeah, I wrap a sock around a screwdriver or something of the sort, put some mold cleaner on it and go to town. The sock ends up being a little bigger than the mold, so when you squish it in, it cleans really good. Other than that, when I clean molds now I wear latext type gloves...I'm able to feel the sharpness first on the glove before it gets me and I can let up the pressure.Thanks Top and Henry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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