How to Make Cool DIY Candle Molds!

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  • Опубліковано 22 лип 2024
  • Lets make a more interesting shaped candle! In this video, I'll show you how to make your own candle moulds
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  • @chrishouston3566
    @chrishouston3566 9 років тому +284

    Great Job. Here's a tip for next time: after you've poured your molding compound, gently tap the bottom of the container against the table in a vibrating motion. This will force any air bubbles to the surface, thus guaranteeing a blemish free mold and candle.

    • @Jiaal
      @Jiaal 9 років тому +3

      malti bon joy joy Thanks for that tip! I was wondering how to prevent that for when I give it a shot.

    • @chrishouston3566
      @chrishouston3566 9 років тому

      Lar Rackell no problem. I've made a lot of candles but no superheroes. I'm going to have to get on that lol

    • @shark8031
      @shark8031 8 років тому +1

      +duke silver Hmmmm! actually
      just pour the silicone nice and slow in a thin stream then if you still want grab mums vibrator and ..........

    • @shark8031
      @shark8031 8 років тому +5

      the one she uses in the kitchen for cake making whats going through your head

    • @mediocreatbest8581
      @mediocreatbest8581 8 років тому +1

      +shark I cant stop laughing

  • @Hellsong89
    @Hellsong89 9 років тому +54

    Some tips:
    -When making mold use container that you can find if old one gets broken due taking mold out(like jugurt cans in video)
    -Also try find something that has proper size and shape to it easyly slip mold out afterwards (cone shape).
    -When making mold pour little bit more silicone into mold as afterwards you can cut nice cone into hole to help you pour wax into mold (you spill far less).
    -When making the mold brush etc silicone into objects surface so its making perfect surface, after pouring you can use anything that vibrates, like electric toothbrush with out its head, shawers that has vibration, your sound systems bass or actual vibrator to vibrate the air bubles out of the mold.
    -When pouring the wax into mold, rotate the mold so you gets start up surface and it lessens or removes all imperfections.
    -If your really looking to make cool candles that you dont ever going to light up, for decoration use etc, or your just so touchy about details, you can fix and fine tune your molded part with soldering iron and really steady hand (Heat adjustable iron with multiple tips is advised for this job)
    -If making really detailed object try to set object that your silicone molding, so that the less detailed area is upwards (the most airbubless will concentrate into that are or use vacuum system to get all air out (really expensive and more used in high tech molding) Placing part like this also helps if your cleaning the underside/making it flatter, depending your object and desired results.
    -Dont try or at least be VERY carefull and design your mold properly, if your object has extended details, like horns, dicks, tails, wings and etc (wtf your molding in that case!?) as taking ready object from mold could brake those parts in process, if mold is not designed this in mind!!
    -When placing the candle heart string(what ever its called) think the placement and how you make sure it goes in desired route. If the heart goes too close the side it will melt the side, giving wax way out, that then gives more heart to fire, that burns hotter, that melts more wax and end result should look like hulk with green goo poured into his head. Also this could possible cause fire hazord if candle design is something where over heated wax brakes the area on candle head could fall next to curtains etc, so keep this in mind when designing your custom candles.
    -If part is really complicated you could do two part mold, where you mold half of the object and make some guide patters (interlocking nubs and S figures). This can be done when silicone is still movable or just so you can press some shallow holes and draw S figures into peace. Then when this is hardened, you put mold release or something to prevent silicone sticking into another silicone mold part and pour other half of the mold. When hardened you should able to pull two mold parts a part, remove the object, fine tune your mold, place back together thanks to locking system you made and secure with rubber bans etc you see fit(i suggest using two stiff cardboard, wood, metal or plastic plates etch side of the mold and using some kind of clamps.
    Here some tips that come to my mind. I'm not most certainly are any kind of expert, in fact i havent ever made even one mold, but this is what i have gathered from youtube videos. There is ton of great videos how to make silicone and other kind of molds so i recommend to checking those out before making your molds.
    Hope this helps!

    • @sunitafisher4758
      @sunitafisher4758 4 роки тому

      🌸 yes it does thank u 😊✨

    • @ranasawah9198
      @ranasawah9198 2 роки тому

      Hello; would u be able to help me out with something. I'm using soy wax to make
      My skull silicon mould I have tried every temperature and still there are little bubbles on the top of head. How do I prevent this? Please help

    • @RealRodey
      @RealRodey Місяць тому

      @@ranasawah9198 He helped you really good.

  • @BunnyBear82
    @BunnyBear82 8 років тому +83

    To prevent the wax from catching on fire while your melting it, put it in a hear safe container floating on a pot of boiling water. It helps... a lot.

    • @BunnyBear82
      @BunnyBear82 8 років тому +3

      Heat*

    • @nobs726
      @nobs726 6 років тому +6

      Technique is called double boiling!

    • @pasarestefania5539
      @pasarestefania5539 Рік тому

      Or in other languages, "bain-marie" (french), "baño maría" (spanish),

  • @AmishHitman73.Archive
    @AmishHitman73.Archive 8 років тому +38

    You pushed the video over the top when you showed what happens when you add water to the fire! Great Job!

  • @35ysl
    @35ysl 9 років тому +84

    I want the Mist8k "Nice" sound as a ringtone.

    • @Admiral8Q
      @Admiral8Q 9 років тому

      That's a cool idea!

    • @2small4theMall
      @2small4theMall 9 років тому +10

      ***** *nice idea

    • @35ysl
      @35ysl 9 років тому +7

      Lünk Nice!

    • @alanaherbert2332
      @alanaherbert2332 9 років тому

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    • @Admiral8Q
      @Admiral8Q 9 років тому

      Lünk Haha! Nice! :)

  • @killerbeenl83
    @killerbeenl83 9 років тому +9

    Good adding the warning!!! A lot of people dont know this fryer effect is similar on all burning oils.

  • @ohdaniboy2085
    @ohdaniboy2085 9 років тому +71

    When i watch these videos, i get flashbacks of art attack

  • @CosmicCourtney
    @CosmicCourtney 7 років тому +5

    Thank you for making this video! Every other mold making video ive seen on here makes it look so complicated. restored my hopes for a candle business lmao

  • @NevinWilliams71
    @NevinWilliams71 9 років тому +20

    Using a double-boiler setup helps prevent fires, as well as keeps cookware wax-free, and can be easier to handle: use a soup can, or a soda can with its top cut off, some nuts and bolts for weight, and a small pot for boiling water. Before heating, place the can in the pot, and slowly add water to the pot until the pot is half filled, or the can begins to float. If the latter, add more weight, or use less water. Wax usually melts before water boils, so it's only necessary to heat the water to steaming for the wax to melt.
    Melting wax without a double boiler should be a completely smokeless operation. Any smoke at all coming from the wax is a very bad sign, and the heat should be shut off immediately if the wax begins smoking.
    And, a bit of wax crayon can be used for colouring, if wax dye is not available, or economical.

    • @sunitafisher4758
      @sunitafisher4758 4 роки тому

      🌸 most crayons R toxic, so not feasible to do this
      I use previous old discarded candle of deeper colour to one I want, or same colour Or I use the wax dye, cheap off internet

  • @stuckurface
    @stuckurface 9 років тому +101

    4:44 my brother did that inside our house when he was trying to make a candle. We now have a 10 foot diameter scorch mark on our ceiling -_-

    • @stuckurface
      @stuckurface 9 років тому +13

      ***** You were saying? www.imgur.com/H1pHPgE

    • @Admiral8Q
      @Admiral8Q 9 років тому +1

      Stuckurface Just call it 'art'. :P

    • @stuckurface
      @stuckurface 9 років тому +1

      ***** That's the only reason it's still there. XD But sadly my brother tried to clean it off, leaving a smudged area in the middle.

    • @stuckurface
      @stuckurface 9 років тому +7

      ***** **facepalm** imgur is not a virus it is a well renowned image sharing service.

    • @stuckurface
      @stuckurface 9 років тому +11

      ***** Something can never be actually and completely proven. For all we know, we could be living in a computer simulation built by potatoes.

  • @funmeister
    @funmeister 7 років тому +1

    That's the most fun I've watched about candles, wax and moulds. Bravo!

  • @b5a5m5
    @b5a5m5 9 років тому +47

    I like the way he pronounces Yogurt.
    Yawgert.

    • @karenmoriarty61
      @karenmoriarty61 7 років тому +5

      BAM5 you mean like the correct pronunciation? Americans can't speak for shit.

    • @b5a5m5
      @b5a5m5 7 років тому +4

      Oh hm, I've never heard of yagurt before. Is it anything like yogurt?

    • @ramirogomez4187
      @ramirogomez4187 6 років тому

      BAM5 its yiguirt

    • @sunitafisher4758
      @sunitafisher4758 4 роки тому +1

      Karen Moriarty 🌸 that’s mean 🥺

  • @DarkorbitKing100
    @DarkorbitKing100 8 років тому +33

    An empty YAgurt container

  • @jaxnean2663
    @jaxnean2663 9 років тому +9

    Awesome! The possibilities are endless!

  • @kyle82barker
    @kyle82barker 8 років тому +2

    A good tip on mold making, a thin stream of silicone from a higher distance above the container is best, it helps gas bubbles break out of the silicone while it's pouring.

  • @TheSteelpony
    @TheSteelpony 4 роки тому

    The simplicity is wonderful, makes this doable for beginners.

  • @xx_mysman_xx5394
    @xx_mysman_xx5394 9 років тому

    Great idea!!!!! I used it as a present for my mothers birthday! I used a rose shape and a pink die. Thanks for this tutorial! Realy nice

  • @myfanwykinder3290
    @myfanwykinder3290 7 років тому +2

    best candle making video on youtube tbh

  • @fireangel205
    @fireangel205 9 років тому

    very good video, informative, easy to understand and very down to earth. Also easy voice to listen to mixed in with some humour. This plus a great idea of mould making a big THUMBS UP to Mist8k

  • @jacktaco8271
    @jacktaco8271 9 років тому +1

    Amazing, truly. You are extremely talented and you should keep doing what you're doing!

  • @subseeker
    @subseeker 9 років тому +33

    Poor safety instructions, you should keep a lid right next to you when melting the wax, so that you could put out the fire as fast as possible. The wick should always run right through the whole candle, not just the upper part of it. You also might want to make the mold to the middle of the container. And you shouldn't use any metallic items with a pan like that, they'll ruin the pan's coating in a heartbeat.

  • @asablue4615
    @asablue4615 2 роки тому

    I love how you have also noted the safety tips as well

  • @Elusive_Pete
    @Elusive_Pete 7 років тому +1

    I'd like to make a candle mold of Donkey from Shrek just so he can scream "I'M MELTING!!"

  • @PM_Anthony_Albanese
    @PM_Anthony_Albanese 8 років тому +2

    ".....an empty YOGGUT container..." I don't think you could sound more violently British if you tried.

  • @baldegale1
    @baldegale1 9 років тому +17

    next time, swirl the mold around before adding the wick. you had a bunch of air bubbles. also instead of cutting straight through cut at a jagged pattern helps it lock together better and just tape it instead of putting it back in the container, look at the UA-cam channel testeds videos for some tips on silicone molding!

  • @sunshinethor420
    @sunshinethor420 7 років тому +3

    really neat. going to look into trying this with some old action figures and statues.

  • @sofachips
    @sofachips 9 років тому

    Thanks for this video I now know how to make holds for my home made soaps....You rock sir

  • @dwightgordon9354
    @dwightgordon9354 9 років тому +1

    Loved this video. I know it hasn't been very long since you made it, but have you figured out a way to do away with the bubble pitting in the final product?

  • @volodymyrsymchuk6762
    @volodymyrsymchuk6762 4 роки тому +1

    Hey, Thank you for the tutorial
    How much of the mold mixture left after you poured it to the yogurt bottle?
    Thank you

  • @marylambert2523
    @marylambert2523 8 років тому +4

    I love making candles and you make it much more simple than everywhere else I've checked. I've wax on hand but what was the estimated cost of the silicone agent?

  • @Zeithri
    @Zeithri 6 років тому

    Fantastic. Just what I was looking for.
    A bit crude but the idea of what I wanted is here.

  • @Ibdman2000
    @Ibdman2000 8 років тому

    This was VERY cool!!! Thank you for posting this :)

  • @lillianroself
    @lillianroself 9 років тому

    this was so cool. more projects we can put up around the house that's really useful. :) awesome.

  • @adventures_in_eating_
    @adventures_in_eating_ 10 місяців тому

    Wow! Thanks for posting this video!

  • @kerah5464
    @kerah5464 9 років тому

    No, Hulk. He's melting. MELTING!!

  • @MPD_1633
    @MPD_1633 4 роки тому

    Andy, you are a hero

  • @winterwolf1111
    @winterwolf1111 9 років тому

    Love it! I need to try that...

  • @salmansnatcher6616
    @salmansnatcher6616 8 років тому

    you are a genious mann!!!! Just love your techniques,editing and all i will give you 5 out of 5

  • @elusion23one41
    @elusion23one41 Рік тому

    Okay already have blown my mind that this is how you do it.

  • @justaway_of_the_samurai
    @justaway_of_the_samurai 9 років тому +2

    The mold looks delicious

  • @kastrosama
    @kastrosama 8 років тому +17

    bubbles in the wax were actually in the mold..
    to avoid this, when pouring your silicone, you need to do whats called a high pour to minimise the amount of trapped air.

    • @breathe9livewithflower505
      @breathe9livewithflower505 2 роки тому +1

      Whats a high pour though. How is it done with such a small hole? Thank you

    • @tannermizeres9539
      @tannermizeres9539 2 роки тому +1

      @@breathe9livewithflower505 yes I would like to know as well

  • @otakulibrarygirl
    @otakulibrarygirl 9 років тому

    Diy candles would be a nice Valentine's gift. You might rethink the mold choice, though, unless you've got that special lady friend for whom a grenade candle says "I'm crazy about you." Cool tutorial, man!

  • @stanarbouinewmakarate5881
    @stanarbouinewmakarate5881 9 років тому +1

    Great video again :) i was just wondering what do you use if it sets onfire

  • @paintedrose6685
    @paintedrose6685 9 років тому

    Omg you are so awesome!!!!! I love your voice and how you say "niiiice"

  • @Wodenthrall
    @Wodenthrall 9 років тому

    Good going mate. Thats cool

  • @MissFlameKitty
    @MissFlameKitty 9 років тому +75

    mix ratio of 100:10...
    isn't that just 10:1?

    • @anentireham3834
      @anentireham3834 9 років тому +4

      Yeah but it had 100 KG and the other 10 so it just made sense

    • @f470
      @f470 9 років тому +10

      I think he already reduced it. Originally, it was 100000:10000...

    • @anentireham3834
      @anentireham3834 9 років тому +1

      Rico Suave I'm not sure

    • @ashy7198
      @ashy7198 9 років тому +3

      eli Soon as I heard it annoyed me more than it should have.

    • @LaughPlayLive
      @LaughPlayLive 9 років тому +4

      It's the same thing ;) Math.

  • @tobyzxcd
    @tobyzxcd 9 років тому

    This is really cool I shaped mine as a MasterChief helm it was really hard but it looks awesome

  • @zeecaptainz
    @zeecaptainz 8 років тому

    I like how clear he.s speaking. English is not my first language and sometimes is a little hard to understand but watching this video i have no problem understanding :3

  • @craftycrab9877
    @craftycrab9877 9 років тому

    That is really cool!

  • @mscoquette3707
    @mscoquette3707 9 років тому +1

    Uuuuuu awesome, great idea

  • @Matcha06
    @Matcha06 8 років тому +1

    This is really cool actually :D
    Nice tutorial :3

  • @CowsInHats
    @CowsInHats 9 років тому

    This is so awesome !

  • @seanc3362
    @seanc3362 9 років тому

    Very fun looking project! Reusing the cup is genius!

    • @seanc3362
      @seanc3362 9 років тому +1

      Well how many would've destroyed the cup removing the mold?

  • @thevoiceofreason793
    @thevoiceofreason793 5 років тому

    Awesome. Thanks!

  • @fitlolo1734
    @fitlolo1734 8 років тому

    I want to buy one galon of this to do my mold, where I can find it? thx

  • @mkdesign1539
    @mkdesign1539 9 років тому +2

    From where do you have a Granade? Just wondering....

  • @leighatkins22
    @leighatkins22 8 років тому

    That was pretty cool, I thought you were gonna paint the mould with the silicone in several coats, but that was better.

  • @ForgottenLegendsOfTomorrow
    @ForgottenLegendsOfTomorrow 7 років тому

    after the candle melts can u use it again ?

  • @correallealtier9269
    @correallealtier9269 9 років тому

    I love this!!

  • @abbycarew7255
    @abbycarew7255 9 років тому

    can I use just regular silicone for like windows and doors

  • @ImpendingDeathProd
    @ImpendingDeathProd 9 років тому

    Hi! So, I got a quick question:
    This really looks interesting, but I am not quite willing to spend 30 bucks on molding silicone. I do however happen to have some silicone tubes left over from making the shower seams. Does that stuff work, too? It would come a lot cheaper...

  • @Science2Student
    @Science2Student 9 років тому

    awesome!

  • @SimmyBassline
    @SimmyBassline 9 років тому

    That is pretty nifty, but how much does the silicone cost to make the initial mold?

  • @composimoldmolds1602
    @composimoldmolds1602 9 років тому

    Fun video--I love the hulk!

  • @brittanyvoorhees9972
    @brittanyvoorhees9972 8 років тому +1

    great video! thanks

  • @elaineplwong
    @elaineplwong 7 років тому

    i notice that there are air bubbles in the hulk candle but not the grenade. is this because of the positive itself has a porous/uneven surface?

  • @poptasticanimation55
    @poptasticanimation55 3 роки тому

    Simple. I like how you will always have a mold

  • @MDksa123
    @MDksa123 9 років тому

    really fun to watch thx :D

  • @ColAngus
    @ColAngus 9 років тому

    Full of win! Thanks buddy :)

  • @gaminggunner8424
    @gaminggunner8424 8 років тому

    that was soooo cool I'm trying this!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @nathanielmcneal5835
    @nathanielmcneal5835 4 роки тому

    When you explained to the ones who have no idea I respect that.

  • @Mosfet510
    @Mosfet510 9 років тому

    Thats cool!

  • @gavinmillar7519
    @gavinmillar7519 7 років тому

    Very informative and good fun

  • @IRISistibleMakeup
    @IRISistibleMakeup Рік тому

    What if I don't have anything ready to put in the silicone and want to create my own shaped candle, how to I crated that?

  • @rajani_xtha
    @rajani_xtha 3 роки тому +1

    Love from London 🥰

  • @miraflormabini9955
    @miraflormabini9955 8 років тому

    where can i buy that silicon here in manila?

  • @m3g4deth13
    @m3g4deth13 9 років тому

    Would it work the same if I used scented?

  • @theone614777
    @theone614777 9 років тому

    Great video!

  • @chinobification
    @chinobification 9 років тому

    Do you have to use the coloring?

  • @subtitlesrating7488
    @subtitlesrating7488 3 роки тому

    wow its amazing

  • @jesssouter38
    @jesssouter38 3 роки тому

    Would I be able to use an actual candle to be the shape for the mould?

  • @Dally_Sparkles
    @Dally_Sparkles 7 років тому

    brillant thank you very much!

  • @ahmediqbal2810
    @ahmediqbal2810 9 років тому

    ART ATTACK IS BACK!! xD

  • @craevenhaeven69
    @craevenhaeven69 9 років тому

    Your vids are awesome

  • @waddac2
    @waddac2 9 років тому

    Nice one buddy. Happy new year and all the very best for 2015.

  • @Admiral8Q
    @Admiral8Q 9 років тому

    1:16 Cool Mist8k, I have the same electric drill. :D

  • @SamDrane
    @SamDrane 9 років тому

    you make this look so easy :D

  • @PopleBackyardFarm
    @PopleBackyardFarm 9 років тому

    really nice thank you

  • @caitlinmcavoy98
    @caitlinmcavoy98 8 років тому

    Wow that is so cool when you poured the water into the fire

  • @rynor9or
    @rynor9or 9 років тому

    Mist8k you are awesome :) :)😆😆😊🔝

  • @droolingfangirl
    @droolingfangirl 9 років тому

    Awesome safety tip in there.

  • @AereopEnap12
    @AereopEnap12 9 років тому

    Could I possibly do this with a two piece plaster mold

  • @martenj94
    @martenj94 8 років тому

    Is there a way to eliminate the air bubbles in the candle?

  • @pauldirk106
    @pauldirk106 9 років тому

    what is the link to the poly craft on Amazon

  • @klaraasadullina5436
    @klaraasadullina5436 3 роки тому

    Great! Don't stop )))

  • @jeanvangorp306
    @jeanvangorp306 8 років тому

    well explained
    beautiful

  • @aaliyahmorales6034
    @aaliyahmorales6034 3 роки тому

    Where did you buy silicon ?

  • @phzeinab2448
    @phzeinab2448 7 років тому

    love it

  • @TheBaldr
    @TheBaldr 8 років тому +60

    A cheaper alternative to wax dye is just throw in a crayon with the melted wax.

    • @uriahchoe
      @uriahchoe 5 років тому +1

      that's true

    • @LatoyaH0908
      @LatoyaH0908 4 роки тому +7

      Not true. They are NEVER supposed to be used in candles.

    • @MotherMoon333
      @MotherMoon333 4 роки тому +9

      Crayola wax is toxic when burned, please don't do this.

    • @flambeauxcocktailcandlecom5748
      @flambeauxcocktailcandlecom5748 4 роки тому +1

      @@LatoyaH0908 Exactly. Crayons clog the wick. If you sell candles, DO NOT use crayons in your wax.

  • @TheStoacked
    @TheStoacked 5 років тому

    could use clay or playdoe to make own object??