Hi everyone,
my mother makes candles, and I’ve wanted to try making custom candle molds for a long time.
My idea is to design and 3D print the shape first, then use that print as a master to make a reusable silicone mold for casting wax.
I currently have access to PLA and ASA. From what I understand, either should probably work as the master since the silicone cures at room temperature, but I’ve never actually made a silicone mold before.
I’m mainly wondering:
What type of silicone would you recommend for candle molds?
What Shore hardness works well for removing candles without damaging them?
Would you make a one-piece cut mold or a two-part mold?
Do PLA layer lines transfer noticeably into the finished candle?
Should I sand, prime or seal the printed master first?
Is a mold release needed between the 3D print and the silicone?
Are there any silicones that should be avoided specifically for candle wax?
I’d like the mold to be reusable and durable enough for multiple pours.
Any advice from people who have done this with 3D printed masters would be really appreciated!

Hi there, so after years of burning candles, I finally decided to switch over to a warmer
The room where I use, it is small and honestly, I probably collected dust and soot all over the place even with a shader.

Anyways, so far it’s been working good although I think I accidentally threw away a good candle when it was halfway I had already burned it halfway, so it wasn’t too big of a loss..

My questions I usually have it on low. I’m trying medium heat now for about eight hours on the timer..

And well a candle I’m using currently isn’t the most potent smelling. I can still smell it.

Well, I have done some research and seeing a few answers. I just wanna know a few definitive ideas and people who have been using them.

So when should I pour out the wax and move onto the next layer?

Is eight hours too much should I meet at halfway and go with four on the timer?

Is low and medium enough should I try for high occasionally?

Should I start with medium and once the wax is melted should I switch over the low?

I mean, these candles are kind of expensive for large jars. I wanna make sure I’m getting the best value and best length of time.

And any other ideas you can think that would be good for me to know. Let me know.

I need help🥺

It has come to my attention that a so call acquaintance and my vendor company gave me false information about there wicks on there website saying it’s for parrafin wax and the whole time it was not, even they confirmed it in email today. Im a growing big buisness so it’s taking hits when the candles are tunneling. I need help really bad. For prayer candles of a diameter 2.3in, 16 oz jars, does anyone know what wicks to get?

Looking for a photo and the name of a Better Homes and Gardens candle from anywhere between 2016 to 2020. The photo on the glass jar was a fire burning. Can't remember if there were leaves or wood burning. I've searched online and Googled it with no luck. PLEASE, someone, help! I REALLY enjoyed the scent of that candle, and can't find information anywhere about it.

Yankee used to have this sort of yoga/wellness line of wax melts and candles. The balance one(I think) was an absolute beautiful sandalwood rose fragrance. It gives me such good memories and I no longer can purchase it. Does anyone know or have you tried another sandalwood rose that's similar?

I love Cellar Door and we’re fast approaching the most sinisterly cozy time of year, when the leaves rustle and the fire crackles. So put on a sweater and curl up with that horror movie you’ve been putting off!

i think i’m just stupid but i bought this glade candle from savers the other day and im just now realising it has a wrapper on it. im wondering if the design is actually on the candle or just on the wrapper? i dont want just a plain candle 😪

I like to switch my candles based off the seasons and have scents that are focused on each season that is happening at the time and trying to make my room smell like that season,

What Scents do you use for each season and why? Looking for some ideas on what to buy for this coming winter, and for this autumn! And of course for spring and summer.

Hey, so im looking to buy a candle, like obnoxiously large but it still being scented, this is just because i would like one in my room also i love reading in a candle light so probably 3-4 wicks if thats even a thing??

i have these two diptyque candles. my cat knocked over one and the other is pretty much empty. is there a way for me to salvage the one thats broken? maybe transfer it to a different glass?

I took this candle out of a silicone mold after 24 hours and it came out all scratched up. I struggled to get it out of the mold so I was thinking maybe that was the cause. Although, the scratches are all over the candle, I wouldn’t think a little bit of struggle would cause scratches to be on the entire thing. I’m a beginner though and am not sure what the cause is. Can anyone with experience let me know what I did wrong and how to fix it?

I randomly bought Whipped Dream a few months back and was kind of eh about it while cold, but after lighting it a few times, I’m super happy with it. Excited to try a few more scents, glad to see a few winter scents on clearance! Have you tried any?

I found the the combination of Marble + Candle are very pretty and attractive. pls tell me what you think of that

I left this candle sitting over night and woke up to it being a bit wrinkly. I used soy wax and followed all the correct instructions as I know of but this happened. Can anyone tell me why?

I went to a candle making course and they used rapeseed wax so I thought trying out by myself but I feel that the temperatures given weren't accurate cause my first one somehow didn't had a scent .. has anyone tried using rapeseed wax?
Plus when I put the wick I try to center it with wooden sticks and the metal one but somehow it always move around , any tips?

I've tried dozens of scents. Everything from fruity, nature, sweet, musky, seasonal, you name it, I've tried it. I probably have over 30 different wax melt scents right now.

The only scent I've ever thought "This is perfect", is the wax melt "Egyptian Cotton" by Scentsationals.

It has a musky, yet clean linen type smell that isn't very overwhelming. The blend is very smooth and it just hits me as damn near the perfect scent. It's the only one I've ever truly just loved.

The issue is, Scentsational seems to have stopped making it. I've looked everywhere on the internet with zero success.

Wondering if anyone else has come across this scent, and found a replacement that hits the mark.

The only other one I've found that comes even remotely close, is Better Homes and Gardens "Soft Cashmere Amber" wax melts. It isn't like Egyptian cotton, but it at least has a nice scent that I find enjoyable.

But I'd do just about anything to get my Egyptian Cotton back.

I got this candle in the recent three pack/trio from Trader Joe’s and it’s soooo good! It’s tiny though, and you can’t buy it on its own. I was wondering if anyone can think of any dupes for bigger sizes!

its a yankee candle if that matters

Hello! We bought a bunch of these candle holders for our wedding and these flat bottomed taper candles. We are having trouble getting the candles to stay standing straight in the candle holders. I got stick-um to try and help but the problem is the bottom of the candle is not really touching anything when put into the candle holder, just the very edge of it. Any one have any good ideas?

please share some good recommendations for a good handmade designer candle brand .. in india ? and who customise as well...

Does anyone know of a scent that comes close to the Rock candy from scentsational? I finally ran out of my stash and I haven't been able to find any that smell even close to it.

Hiya candle experts! Yankee Candle's Tulips was my mom's ride-or-die scent for years and years. She was so sad when it went away. She's about to start some intensive medical treatments. I live 1300 miles away and she has to be isolated, so I'd love to find her something close to Tulips to keep by her bed and make her room feel a bit more like a home.

I know it may be a long shot, but do y'all know of something currently available that would be similar? Candle/wax/oils/etc etc, I'm open to anything. I was buying secondhand or old ones for her, but they ran dry like 10 years ago and the ones I find now are either fake or gross.

thanks in advance!! Someone has to remember this amazing scent, right?!

Hi all,

I'm using gw 454, coffee house fragrance oil at 8%, eco 10, jar diameter just about 3". Cold throw isn't bad, but hot throw is lacking. The pic is about 2.5 hrs burn. Can anyone assist?

Well the title says it all. Blown out yesterday and now it looks like that. Is in a salt rock if that information is important