serenamarie Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I bought a cinnamon roll flexible mold and was wondering how you would put a wick in this sice the top of the cinnamon bun is basically at the closures end of the mold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serenamarie Posted January 12, 2009 Author Share Posted January 12, 2009 that should be closed end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Can you post a pic of your mold? Usually with rubber or silicone mods one would use a large wicking needle to pull the thread through a hole in the bottom of the mold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 You poke a hole through the bottm and wick it from there. I use wick pins in mine I just poke the pin through the bottom of the mold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comfortscents Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I thread on embroidery needle with my wick and just poke it thru the mold, I do this to all of my urethane, rubber and silicone molds..it doesn't leak and it's easier than trying to use a metal rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serenamarie Posted January 12, 2009 Author Share Posted January 12, 2009 here is what the mold will makeSo you make a small hole at the top of the closed end moldand have somekind of wick holder going across the open end?I have not even begun with wicks in candles yet so i know I am ahead of myself. I am assuming I should by the ez wick setter though for the future?Thanks for all the advice, I need it - lol:cheesy2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serenamarie Posted January 12, 2009 Author Share Posted January 12, 2009 also if anyone could by chance post a pic of what this will look like minus the wax id really appreciate it, im trying to get a visual and not ask a slew of questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ring of Fire Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 You poke a hole through the bottm and wick it from there. I use wick pins in mine I just poke the pin through the bottom of the mold.Same here, very easy. Unmold when cool and stick the wick in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serenamarie Posted January 13, 2009 Author Share Posted January 13, 2009 so you can put the wick in when the candle is hardened? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 also if anyone could by chance post a pic of what this will look like minus the wax id really appreciate it, im trying to get a visual and not ask a slew of questions. I will try to remember tomorrow and take a picture for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serenamarie Posted January 13, 2009 Author Share Posted January 13, 2009 Thank you Vicky, a visual would really help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Here are some pics how to wick a rubber mold.Image 1: Items needed: Mold, wick, wicking needle (can use a large embroidery needle) and Wick centering tool (I use a bamboo skewer broken in half and rubber bands)Image 2: Thread needle with wick, and poke through middle of bottom of mold and pull through.Image 3: Mold with wick pulled through hole in bottom.Image 4: Shown with wick centering tool attached.Soft molds will seal themselves, this particular mold had a split in the side which is why there is a rubber band around it. So don't worry if you are taking your candle out of the mold and one of the sides split, just use the rubber band to line up the split and it'll seal itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serenamarie Posted January 13, 2009 Author Share Posted January 13, 2009 This helps so much, BIG thank you. Your wick does not need the silver thing on end? You just cut it to length? Thanks again, you are GREAT!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I'm not really sure a wick tab will work in this application. That particular mold if for a floating snowflake, so when it's being burned it is in a bowl of water so the wick tab is useless.Also, I buy my wicking on rolls and just cut what I need.ETA: I think if you want to use a wick tab you could slide it on the wick and press it into the wax when you are done pouring the candle. Then when you level the bottom the heat will seal the tab into the bottom of the candle. (I hope that made sense) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serenamarie Posted January 13, 2009 Author Share Posted January 13, 2009 Oh well i silly me didnt know you could get wicking by the roll per say. This is the way I would go, seems alot easier in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serenamarie Posted January 13, 2009 Author Share Posted January 13, 2009 What kind of wick rolls should I buy? Ill generally be working with ecosoy pb for my projects Id like to do if that matters.Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I can't help you with what kind of wick to buy, I don't use your wax.Good Luck!Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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