Violetsexoticcandles Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Hi Guys, Thought I might eventually take a stab at making pillars again. The thing is, the molds I have have the wick holes for wick insertion in the bottom, yet I don't need them, as I have wick pins. I've had horrible 'accidents' where I had wax spill ALL OVER the kitchen because the screw didn't hold, and it was near impossible to get the wick to stay straight even when I did get the hole clogged up enough. I've heard of using metal tape with the screws, but I'd rather not mess with them. I want to use palm pillar wax and know with the pouring temps necessary for the crystallization to form, you have to pour hotter than soy, so... anyone have any tips other than welding the holes shut lol?Thanks a bunch!Violet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violetsexoticcandles Posted September 19, 2007 Author Share Posted September 19, 2007 oops forgot to subscribe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 you need some type of putty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Mold Sealer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violetsexoticcandles Posted September 19, 2007 Author Share Posted September 19, 2007 I tried sealer and because of the high temp of the wax, it fell right off and that's when I had wax all over the kitchen. Sigh. Maybe I can sauder it or something? Mold Sealer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Metal tape works everytime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 You can also use magnets - there are some that come in a scored sheet that you just break one off and put over the hole -- nothing leaks. But I don't know where to get them - my son had a sheet that I grabbed when he wasn't looking......so I'm not really any help...except, I know they work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizimarezie Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 First, I cover the hole with a 'wick stickum' then I cover the 'stickum' with a piece of metal tape...pour slow as a snail...and I have had NO leaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violetsexoticcandles Posted September 19, 2007 Author Share Posted September 19, 2007 I had some tape that sealed muffler holes... is this the tape you're speaking of? I think I used it on something though.Can I find it at Walmart?Thanks!!!!VioletMetal tape works everytime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Makin Momma Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 I use the blue painter's tape that my dh had laying around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwaltmann Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 I have had the same problems and tried everything. Now I take the wick pin and poke it through the mold hole and I put mold sealer on the base of my wick pin to seal pin to mold. It holds most of the time, but if I have leakage it is very little and I put my molds on a screen with a catch pan underneath. You might have to balance your mold a little if you have the straight oct molds. I pull the candle from the mold and than wick it and heat gun the bottom to secure the wick or use a wick with a tab on it. Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 mold sealer or plumbers putty, then metal tape over it. works like a charm every time for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violetsexoticcandles Posted September 20, 2007 Author Share Posted September 20, 2007 Yes but is there something that will permanently seal the holes? I don't need them... didn't drill them... bought them second-hand on ebay... Sigh. My ex is a welder but I hate to ask him bc you know how exes are.Thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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