6 - Silicone molds

Supplies:

• Set silicone - casting mold
• Set silicone - spatulas
• Measuring cup
• Stirring paddle
• Support mold
• Mother form

Making your own silicone molds is easy and practical. You can make your own unique candles. Silicone molds are not only durable but also easy to make complex candles because of their flexibility.

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Making silicone molds - casting

To make a silicone mold, you first need a “mother mold”. The mother mold will eventually become the thickness of the mold and is therefore very important for the final result. Make sure that the silicone mold is at least 1 cm thick on all sides. The mold will then have sufficient strength to last a long time. Silicone rubber
provides an exact copy of the master model and shows every detail.

1. Take a measuring cup/pouring jug and a good mixing spoon. Mix the silicone rubber with the hardener in a ratio of about 1 to 10. Mix gently and evenly to avoid air bubbles.
2. When a homogeneous mass has been created, you can gently pour the mixture over the master model in the support model.
3. The silicone rubber is ready to use a few minutes after mixing and will then begin to harden. For best results, allow the rubber to harden for at least 24 hours.
4. Then remove the silicone mold from the support mold and remove the master model. The mold is now ready to use!
For the advanced user; it is also possible to make separable silicone molds for the slightly more complex shapes.
Add less hardener to the rubber for a more flexible mold. Use more hardener for a stiffer, more solid mold.

Silicone molds using spatulas

Silicone molds can also be made with the spatula technique. The spatula technique is more often used for larger candles.

1 To make a silicone mold by spatula you need the silicone rubber, hardener and Thixo. Add the hardener to the silicone rubber in the ratio 2 to 100 parts (2%)

2 Then add 0.5 to 1% Thixo to this mixture. Stir the components well until a homogeneous mass is formed. When air bubbles form, let the mass rest for a while (± 5 minutes)

3 Then you can apply the mixture to the mother mold with a spatula. Make sure the layer is applied about 1cm around the mother mold.

4 Let the mass harden for approx. 24 hours at room temperature (± 18°C). Then carefully cut open the mold with a sharp knife.

Important:

• Cover the work surface and wear an apron!
• Pour yourself in, making sure the pot is level and on a firm surface.
• Prepare only as much color as you need.
• Check the temperature of the wash with a thermometer.

Warning:

• Only light candles in the presence of adults.
• Beware of fire: never heat the wax directly in the mold.
• Never heat the wax directly in a pan or over an open fire.
• The wax vapour is flammable at 180°C.
• Never leave candles burning unattended.
• Always place candles on a fireproof surface. (See our safety instructions )