ladysj Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Okay I've been making pillars for years now and usually never have problems with my molds leaking. However, I am pouring on the hotter side. I don't have any metal tape so I used duct tape. I have taped the hell out of this mold bottom and up the sides. I am pouring around 150-160 and the wax is just pouring out of the bottom What and how does everyone else seal their molds? I don't have any mold sealer.I saw some metal type tape at Wally World. It has some blue backing stuff on it. Is this the right tape? I think it was in the plumbing section or somewhere with the duct tapes. Will plumbers putty work?Please help I am so frustrated I could scream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMary Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Depending on the type of putty, it "may" work. The metal tape that I had used when I tried them out had wax paper type backing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 foil tape or plumbers putty will work. I use StickyTac (used to hold posters on the wall without marking) and have never had a leak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WicknScents Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 I use just plain old mold sealer putty and 90% of the time it doesn't leakBTW congrats on the quitting smoking Georgia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted November 6, 2008 Author Share Posted November 6, 2008 foil tape or plumbers putty will work. I use StickyTac (used to hold posters on the wall without marking) and have never had a leak.Where would I find StickyTac at in the craft section possibly? I've never heard of foil tape where would I find that? Plumbers putty I bought some of that once I think I may have bought the wrong kind I'll look again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luci Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 I've used the mold sealer from Peak combined with that metal tape that MM mentioned above. I also found a small tub of plumber's putty that I used with the tape that worked just as good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
van_yulay Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 I use a tape called gorilla tape from walmart or lowes. It is a little spendy, but it would hold a fort up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circle Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 I have had terrible leak problems with the palm pillars, as it is poured so hot, and tore my hair out!!!!! I now use plumbers putty with fantastic results. It costs a bit more but you save a lot more time and wax. It stinks but does not affect the wick. I have tried all sorts of tape and things but if you are pouring this hot, you need to try this putty. I spent months trying to resolve this problem, lots of leaks later!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredron Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 For those who are interested, I developed a method of sealing molds that I use, that once you get the hang of it, will seal your molds without putty, glue, or tape. I threw all that gunk away years ago.You'll need some things, all of which you can buy or make.In case the attachment process doesn't work, send me an e-mail and I'll send it to you.waxesandwicks@connecttime.netFredron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bac Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 I use plumbers putty and have never had a problem ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted November 7, 2008 Author Share Posted November 7, 2008 I use plumbers putty and have never had a problem !When using the putty do you also use tape over the putty or just cover the bottom of the mold with the putty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bac Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 I use wick pins....I make a little donut with the putty and then stick the wick pin in. The wick pin has always stayed secure....I then use popsticle sticks to keep the wick pin centered ( I got that tip off this board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luci Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 I use both tape and putty. Also, I do something similar to what bac does except that instead of popsicle sticks I use the things from the wick centering tool company. I don't have a problem keeping the wick centered with those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Got a Home Depot near you? I get a Nashua-branded metal tape from there that works very well. Reliable seal but comes off clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 There are so many ways people wick molds. I wick them differently depending on what kind of candle I am making. I use wick pins, that works great, I use metal tape, that works great, when I am making chunk candles, the wax is cool so I use a little wick screw next to the wick....wrap it around a few times and put one or two pieces of masking tape over it to hold it in place. When I pour hot, for plain pillars or mottles, at about 180 degrees, then I like metal tape or wick pins. If you are only pouring a few candles you can place them on damp sand and if they start to leak, the cool water in the damp sand makes the wax set up. I have large plastic tubs for that. They also work well for me when pouring slanted layers because the sand hold them in place.Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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