Exotic Candle Molds

Candle makers are always looking for new and different molds, and exotic candle molds are one way to make truly beautiful candles. These molds create candles that can be used as home décor items, with intricate designs and detailing.

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Exotic candle molds can be made from almost any material, including glass, wood, plastic, latex, or metal. They come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, encompassing all types of candles from pillars to taper candles to votives and even gel candles.

Some exotic molds are shaped like figures or animals, creating interesting candles that end up being conversation pieces. Others allow you to apply candle paint or multicolored wax directly onto the inside of the mold before pouring the hot wax, giving the finished candles intricate patterns or delicate designs. Exotic molds can also leave you with a variety of textures and different shapes in the finished candle.

If you have items around the house that you'd like to try to use as exotic candle molds, there are only a few criteria that these potential molds need to fill.

• Your molds must be waterproof with no leaks.
• They must be free of rust, dirt, or small pieces that could come off and embed themselves into the candle.
• They must be able to withstand the heat of hot wax without melting or warping.
• They need to allow for easy release of the candle, so if they're tapered, the open end must be the widest part.

It's a lot of fun to try using unusual items as molds, and you'll end up with original candles that can be as exotic and unique as the mold itself.

Exotic candles can be made in many different ways. To take an ordinary candle or candle mold and turn it into something exotic, try these ideas.

• Use an exotic candle holder with a matching candle.
• Make container candles with intricately decorated containers.
• Try painting, etching, or carving the finished candles.
• Use different candle making techniques to create swirls of color, layers, and other effects.

You can buy candle molds that feature exotic designs or shapes wherever candle molds are sold, such as craft supply stores or specialty candle supply shops. Also check out soap making molds, as many of these can have very pretty designs. You can also look for specialty baking pans, which will often produce a very nice candle.

Online, there are lots of places to find candle molds, including:

• Spirit Crafts – A wide assortment of candle molds, including seamless latex molds that can make interesting shapes and provide textures.

• Soap and Candle Molds – You'll find molds in almost every shape you can imagine here.

• North Valley Candle Molds – Lots of basic shapes that you can make into something more exotic, and some that are more interesting, like the Yin and Yang symbols.

• Blue Goose Candles and Molds – Take a look at the Grubby line of candle molds for something really different.

• CandleWic – You can find many different shapes, molds that will give you a beeswax finish, and shaped floating candle molds.

In order to keep your exotic molds free of scratches, holes, and dents, and to prevent warping, keep these tips in mind when using and storing your molds:

• Never pour wax that is hotter than the recommended temperature for your mold.
• Don't overdo it with added oils and dyes.
• When storing, wrap your molds in bubble wrap, fabric, or soft tissue paper to keep them from getting scratched.
• Wash molds gently in warm soapy water and rinse them completely after use.
• Don't store plastic, rubber, or latex molds anywhere that the heat will be intense enough to warp them.

Exotic molds for candle making allow you to use your imagination and break free from traditional shapes and colors. They're easy to find, simple to use, and with care, will last for years.

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