Candle molds - What candle molds are right for you?

Candle molds are, of course, one of the essential elements needed to make candles and now, with the great popularity of candle making at home by fans of all kinds, it is not surprising that the variety of molds available for candle making Be almost infinite.

What are candle molds?

Candle molds are simply the containers used to pour melted wax to cool and form a mold-shaped candle. Candle making molds can be purchased or manufactured with various materials and in almost any shape and size.

Aluminum candle molds

Aluminum candle making molds are a very popular mold used by candle manufacturers. They are popular because they have some great qualities:

They are very durable and heat resistant
They leave a smooth finish very nice and without seams on the candles.
It gives the appearance of a professionally made candle
Very popular to make pillar and votive candles.
Cheap compared to rubber molds
Easy to clean: simply put the mold upside down in your oven and heat it to 150 degrees. Place a baking sheet under the pan and the wax will spread over the baking sheet and then it can be discarded.
However, there are a couple of drawbacks for aluminum candle molds:
They are not flexible, so it is limited in the shape and texture that can be given to the candle.
You must use a release agent to remove the candle from the mold.
Rubber Candle Molds
There are some types of rubber candle molds, such as polyurethane, latex and silicone. Unlike aluminum, of course, all are very flexible, but still have their advantages and disadvantages.

Polyurethane Candle Molds

Flexible but not stretched well
Cheaper than silicone molds.
Popular for conical pillars and candles
It has a strong smell that can pass to the candle wax.
You need to use a release agent to take out the candle
Latex Candle Molds
Excellent and very popular to create your own molds with liquid latex.
Losing popularity now with improvements in other types of rubber molds
Silicone Candle Molds
Flexible and stretchable
Candles easy to remove, so no release agent is required
It does not leave separation lines on the surface of the candles.
The most expensive of the rubber molds due to its excellent qualities.
Plastic candle molds
Plastic molds are the cheapest option but are not usually the best. They are fragile and do not last as long as other types of candle molds.

Plastic molds are also easy to clean, just use warm soapy water. Be careful that they are completely dry before using them again or you will end up with water bubbles in your candles.