DelphicScorpion Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Hi there. Is there any significance in the difference between flat and concave tops to molds, or is it just a matter of visual preference? I can't decide which I like better, so I figured I'd ask and go from there.Also, what do you like to use? Just for looks or any other reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 I prefer the concave I just like the appearance of these better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candlebuddy Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 (edited) I like the concave too ... it just looks nicer to me. Edited April 27, 2010 by Candlebuddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelphicScorpion Posted April 27, 2010 Author Share Posted April 27, 2010 And while we're on the subject of molds...Seamed vs. Seamless?I thought seamless would be a given, because who wants a seam on their candle? But of course, I don't know anything about them. (I'm guessing they don't actually leave a line...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debratant Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Seamed actually do leave a line. I prefer concave as well...and seamless aluminum molds. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 The tin plated molds actually do leave a line.Seamless aluminum for me, most of the time. Durability is one reason but there are others. Apart from appearance, concave vs. flat affects the initial burns. Usually the flame doesn't get as tall on the first burn with a concave top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquiO Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Seamless aluminum and concave tops and also preferably a wick pin to fit the seamless mold. Seamless because seams are a PITA to to shave and polish away. Concave because when you seal it with putty or wick plug or screw a flat mold won't stand straight unless it has a raised base (but those types of molds typically have seams also)Wick pin - a candle makers best friend. Just seal the hole in the bottom with metal tape or putty and forget about the wick until after the candle has cooled. No messing with trying to thread your wick and get it taut and you're guaranteed a centered wick every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grama Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Seamless aluminum and concave tops are what I prefer also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Seamless aluminum and concave tops are what I prefer also.Ditto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelphicScorpion Posted April 28, 2010 Author Share Posted April 28, 2010 Thanks everyone. This was very helpful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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