How Do I Make My Own Silicone Candle Molds?
Candle making is a fun and rewarding hobby. Making your own candle puts you in control of the scent, color, shape and size of your candle. Shaping a candle requires a mold, such as the flexible silicone type. These molds can be purchased specifically for candle making through candle supply shops. However, you can also make a silicone mold from items you probably already have around the house, as well. Look around your kitchen cupboards for silicone cake pans, muffin pans and even candy molds. These molds withstand high temperatures and work well as silicone candle molds. Consider what size and shape you want your candle to be, use a cake pan or muffin pan for traditionally shaped candles, or use a candy mold for fun and whimsical candles. Place your double boiler on the stove, and melt your wax. Cut off enough candle wick so that it rises about 1/4 inch over the top of the mold. Place the wick into the mold, leaving that 1/4 inch sticking up. Make sure the wax is thoroughly melted. (If
