Dolphin146 Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Hi all I had a question about making votives in silcone molds. I noticed that in the silcone molds there is no hole for a wick pin. So how do you place the wick in the mold. Do you add it while it's drying or put a whole in the candle and place the wick when it's dry. Any info would be grateful. Thanks regina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Well some will drill a hole afterwards and some will poke a hole through the silicone and thread say a wick pin through the silicone, applying the wick after it's removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbla Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 I drop in tabbed wicks when the wax just starts setting up. That was in the instructions with the kit I got from Peak. But I have metal molds and I'm not sure if the tabs will stick to silicone the same? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 I do the same. Drop tabbed wicks into the molds. You can do it before or after you pour the wax. I found it a bit easier to place the wicks first, then pour the wax. That way I don't have to worry about the wax setting up while I am trying to finish doing a lot of votives.After I pour the wax I check to make sure the wicks are centered before the wax sets up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underground Candles Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 I have a couple rose silicone molds and I made a hole in the mold and use wick pins and it works perfect, no leaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 We have poked coathanger wire into them - like a wickpin. Secure at the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin146 Posted December 30, 2007 Author Share Posted December 30, 2007 Thanks everyone for the help. I will try some of your suggestions and see what works best for me. I knew there had to be a way. I just coulden't think of one. Have a GREAT New Years All Regina :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 If the mold allows one to drop in a wick, you could also use a wick pin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane42 Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 The silicone mold I have been looking at is a "grubby" votive mold. From what I understand, the bottom of the mold is going to actually be the top of the votive (does that make sense? ) I have not emailed C&S yet, but when I asked this question here awhile ago, it was suggested that I put the votive pin through the mold. That way, when the votive comes out, the hole will be there and I can pop the wick in. Inserting the wick before the wax sets does not look like an option. Drilling each votive doesn't thrill me either.....lol Does anyone do that? We are only making 40 votives at a time, but that seems like such a time-consuming job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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