Miadrianel Candles Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Where can I find really large candle molds?For example big round molds say 10" in diameter by 24" height...similar stuff like this to make really large candles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Most mold that size have to be custom made. This company use to do it I do not know if they still do custom http://www.moldman.com/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 You can use buckets, plastic pipes, metal ducting, cardboard concrete forms, etc. Doesn't have to be a "candle" mold to make a candle. Just be sure that the mold tapers slightly toward the bottom so the casting (candle) will not "hang" in the mold when you demold it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 PVC pipe makes great candle molds if you seal the bottom good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royal Star Candles Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Home made molds are great too! If you want candle molds you can try candlewic.com they have large candle molds. I just bought a large 16 point star candle mold and i love it! Hope this helps!www.royalstarcandle.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miadrianel Candles Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 Thanks for the replies all!PVC pipe makes great candle molds if you seal the bottom good! Is there a site describing how I can use stuff like this to make the molds??Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 (edited) Dan, using "found" materials for molds is pretty straightforward and common sense. Since wax is liquid, the seal on the bottom has to be tight and the material has to be able to stand up to the temperature of the wax. You could use a piece of plywood (or a piece of corrugated plastic or cloroplast - like the material signs are made from) with the pipe sealed to it with silicone rubber sealant. The only consideration is remembering that demolding a huge mold is more difficult than shaking a pillar out of a mold. Gotta be careful not to ding up the candle in the process... There are wax-lined cardboard tubes made for concrete that come in different diameters - called QuikTubes - available from building supply places. Those are intended to be disposable, so one could tear the cardboard off the candle rather than having to try and shake it out. Of course, wicking the beast would be another headache... guess one of those long electrician's drill bits would be useful... Testing would also be a bear... 10" diameter would mean a 10 hour testing period! *faint*But it sure would be fun to make some BIG 'Uns!! I found a few giant candle eye candy sites...http://www.giantcandleco.com/http://www.theshadowsstudio.com/http://www.qcandles.com/products.php?id=46 Edited October 1, 2009 by Stella1952 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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