Since you have just decided to produce candles in the pillar style, you are probably thinking about what kind of mould you should purchase. The variety of moulds available may be somewhat bewildering, with options including plastic, metal, and possibly even silicone. After you have determined what material your mould will be created from, you have a wide variety of options available to you in terms of the size, shape, and style of the mould. Moulds may be fairly pricey, so to get the most bangs for your buck, you should select a versatile mould that serves several purposes, and is built to last for a considerable amount of time. You are in luck since we have provided you with an overview of the benefits associated with each type as well as some suggestions for how to get started.
Candle Moulds
Making candles is a fun and rewarding activity since it is simple to pick up does not need a significant investment in equipment and yields beautiful results very fast. To create pillar candles or other types of candles that do not need to be contained in a container, you will need some kind of mould. You may either buy moulds from a commercial supplier or look around your house for objects that could be repurposed into pillar candle moulds.
The most often used material for manufacturing commercial moulds is
- Aluminum
- PVC
- Polycarbonate
- Polyurethane
- Silicone
Aluminum Candle Moulds
Moulds made of aluminium are typically made of a single piece and are seamless. They make pillar candles of exceptionally high quality. You will end up with a candle that has smooth sides and no seams thanks to the great release capabilities provided by the aluminium. Moulds made of aluminium may be found at most chandler supply stores and craft stores. Additionally, there is a large assortment of aluminium moulds that can be purchased online.
Candle Moulds Made Of Polycarbonate
Moulds made of polycarbonate are quickly becoming one of the most popular choices for producing candles. Depending on whether you want standard-shaped candles or candles with more detailed designs, they are available in both one-piece and two-piece systems. The choice is yours. When it comes to creating sets of floating candles, you may find some extremely inventive trays made of polycarbonate. Moulds made of polycarbonate are sold at companies that specialise in selling supplies for making candles, and they come in a broad range of forms. Candles produced in polycarbonate moulds have a smooth, lustrous surface and great release, while the moulds themselves are lightweight and sturdy. The mould that you make using polycarbonate is see-through, and your candles won’t need to be cooled in a water bath as they would be if you used another material.
Silicone Candle Moulds
In the same way that silicone has completely taken over the world of baking, it has also made a significant influence on the community of candle makers. The candles that are produced using silicone moulds are of the highest quality, and the moulds themselves are quite simple to use and clean. You can attain degrees of fine detail with silicone moulds that are just not possible to achieve with aluminium and polycarbonate moulds.
