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The Best Candle Mold Sealer For You
Just about all candle molds have a spot in the bottom for the wick to pass through. Since melted wax is quite liquid, that hole needs to be adequately sealed to make the mold functional. Some form of candle mold sealer is what candle makers use to prevent leaks. While the idea is simple, you need to pay careful attention to a few details to keep the mold from leaking and making a mess. Believe me, once you’ve had a significant mold leak (and most candle makers will at some point) you become very interested in getting a good seal.
The types of sealers available fall into three main categories: putty, plugs and magnetic. I predominately use putty and plugs.
Candle mold putty is a soft, flexible slightly sticky material that seals the hole by sticking to the mold. It can also be use to seal a leaky seam in a mold or the joints in a multi-piece mold. but most the time is just used to seal the hole in the bottom of the mold.
The main reason a mold leaks if you’re using putty is that the outside surface of the mold isn’t completely clean. The slightest amount of dirt or oil can cause problems getting a seal.
Even more challenging that dirt is wax. Obviously, is pretty common for molds to have some wax on them after they’ve been used a few times . If there’s a layer of wax on the mold, it may appear that the putty has adhered well. Problems come up when you pour the hot wax in. It melts the wax on the outside of the mold breaking the bond in causing the leak.
So the main tip? Double and triple check to make sure there’s no wax or dirt where you want the putty to stick.
The hardest part is really making sure the mold is clean. Using the putty itself is easy. You position the wick in the mold, usually securing it in the bottom with the screw that comes with the mold (BTW – a wick screw can do a fairly good job of sealing the hole, but I wouldn’t count on it alone). With or without a screw, coil a tight spiral of about an inch of wick on the bottom of the mold and apply the putty over it.
Some candle makers to masking tape over the wick to prevent the putty from discoloring it . This is fine as long as the putty goes beyond the tape onto the mold.
The second most common type of candle mold sealer is a plug. Plugs have both advantages and disadvantages in comparison to using putty as a sealer. I explain these in some detail at Candle Mold Sealers so stop by there to learn more.
To find some quick candle making instructions and also get access to a free candle making mini course be sure to visit Home Candle Making.
Good luck and have fun making candles!
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