MeAndMyPuppyDog Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 http://www.moldman.com/products/poly_base.htmlWhen used with these:http://www.moldman.com/products/aluminum_tubes.htmlCurious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 I don't but have wanted to for a very long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Sorry to sound dense, but umm ? :undecided What are they??? LOLAre they plugs to make forever candles? Or something completely different?Sorry I can't tell from the picture and there is no description... (obviously I have not used them. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Sorry to sound dense, but umm ? :undecided What are they??? LOL Are they plugs to make forever candles? Or something completely different?Sorry I can't tell from the picture and there is no description... (obviously I have not used them. ) These are bases that fit these molds Note these seemless molds are open at both ends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 What are the bases made of & do they leak?I noticed the inside of the bases are all flat. I like concave pillars better, for looks and burning. Maybe they can make the bases with concave insides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeAndMyPuppyDog Posted March 29, 2007 Author Share Posted March 29, 2007 They are flat, they claim they don't leak. I'll be tinkerin' with one shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 I've been curious about these but haven't tried them yet. Probably the most practical way to manufacture flat-topped candles in the style of the tin metal molds. You lose the shininess advantage unfortunately, but at least there's no seam and sharp edges and bulky bases. Easier to maintain and store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeAndMyPuppyDog Posted March 29, 2007 Author Share Posted March 29, 2007 I'm thinking the no-wicking deal is nice, just pull and go.We'll see how they hold up to:A) Changes in color Use in general Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Don at North Valley Candle Molds in northern California makes a poly base...looks a little differnet....but you slip in a aluminum tube (in the groove)and it seals it and you thread the wick through a hole in the base and it secures it so it doesn't leak.....They work great. Check out this company if you are interested. Donita Louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Donita, North Valley Candle Molds IS www.moldman.com Interesting concept though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeAndMyPuppyDog Posted March 29, 2007 Author Share Posted March 29, 2007 Another down-side I cam up with is that IF the tube does NOT sit ALL THE WAY down into the rubber, you'll get a "head" on the top of the candle... naturally, this would add more work instead of eliminating it... so the real key to these things is going to be how well do they seal around the perimeter of the tube and how far down do they "seat"...I'll let ya know...Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredron Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 I hate to be the negative one, but these look like they have the potential to leak wax, if not right away, after they wear in use. The entire base must be sealed. I had enough trouble learning to seal the wick hole in my one piece molds. These look like a leak waiting to happen.Fredron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Don at North Valley Candle Molds in northern California makes a poly base...looks a little differnet....but you slip in a aluminum tube (in the groove)and it seals it and you thread the wick through a hole in the base and it secures it so it doesn't leak.....They work great. Check out this company if you are interested. Donita LouiseThat is the same site meandmypuppydog started this thread with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeAndMyPuppyDog Posted March 29, 2007 Author Share Posted March 29, 2007 I hate to be the negative one, but these look like they have the potential to leak wax, if not right away, after they wear in use. The entire base must be sealed. I had enough trouble learning to seal the wick hole in my one piece molds. These look like a leak waiting to happen.FredronOut of Poly, like they are, I think you're right. BUT -- Out of silicone... that might be a winner... I'm curious... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Maybe a delusion, but I'd be optimistic about how well these work. I suspect they're made for serious production. Look at those flat topped pillars from Illume. They sure ain't using no tin plated molds over there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeAndMyPuppyDog Posted March 29, 2007 Author Share Posted March 29, 2007 Maybe a delusion, but I'd be optimistic about how well these work. I suspect they're made for serious production. Look at those flat topped pillars from Illume. They sure ain't using no tin plated molds over there.I would *LOVE* for you to be right... I could save a ton of time, and leakage if you are...We'll see... I'll be putting one in the regular production line and turn it a few times... we'll see from there... Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 These are bases that fit these molds Note these seemless molds are open at both ends.Aha!!! Okay, if the molds are open at both ends, that now makes perfect sense. Thank you. Actually, why wouldn't you just buy flat topped(bottomed) molds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Aha!!! Okay, if the molds are open at both ends, that now makes perfect sense. Thank you. Actually, why wouldn't you just buy flat topped(bottomed) molds? It's just another company making a different candle mold.With this concept they would be easier to un-mold. I'm just not sure about the poly holding up over time. Silicone would be best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth-VT Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 It's just another company making a different candle mold.With this concept they would be easier to un-mold. I'm just not sure about the poly holding up over time. Silicone would be best.And that....would be the kicker :yay: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tahlula B. Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Look at those flat topped pillars from IllumeIllume's pillars are extruded and cut. Their containers are poured with machinery. The site is down right now but I read about their process on their site. It is all pretty much automated now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Illume's pillars are extruded and cut. Their containers are poured with machinery. The site is down right now but I read about their process on their site. It is all pretty much automated now.Can you post a link when you can find it? I'm having a hard time envisioning extruded mottles and I've never come across the details on their site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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