How to Create a Mold for Candles

Co-authored by Filip Kabashi

Last Updated: May 29, 2024

Many common household items can be used for candle molds. This is a very inexpensive way to make candles.

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Useful types of cardboard include a Pringles can, Chinese take-out containers, or waxed milk cartons. Make sure that the cardboard is coated with wax in some way... regular cardboard will absorb the melted wax and become a fire hazard, not to mention a mess. ^{[1]
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You can use a little scotch tape to do this. Also a good way to attach the wick is to melt a space for it when the candle is done and put the wick in.
Lay a pencil (or similar object) across the top of the container and tape your wick to it, so that the wick is centered in the container.
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When the candle is cool, peel the container away.
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How do I properly store candles?

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Filip Kabashi is a Candlemaking Expert based in Ontario, Canada. Filip and his brother Anton founded Berryline Candles in 2021, offering pet-safe candles handmade with coconut wax. Berryline’s candles are also paraffin-free, paraben-free, sulfate-free, phthalate-free, and cruelty-free. Committed to sustainability, Berryline Candles incorporates eco-friendly practices in production and packaging to minimize environmental impact. Berryline Candles has been featured in Biz X Magazine, The Penthouse Magazine, and the “Hello, Hello World” podcast. Berryline Candles is also a 2023 Community Votes Award winner for Best Candles in Windsor, a 2024 Canadian Choice Award Winner for Best Online Candle Shop and a 2024 Global Recognition Award recipient.

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You can keep them in a cool and dark environment. This helps maintain their integrity, appearance, and fragrance over time. Also, store and cover them with a lid to protect them from dust.

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How do I get the wick to burn without crackling or smelling like something burning?

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It should only smell when you first light it or put it out. If there is an odor, it may be that you are using the wrong wax.

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How do I get the wick?

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You can buy them at an online store or wherever you are getting your wax.

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You can also use old unused tea cups as moulds.

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You can also use a muffin tray for a mold. Once the wax has set and cooled, bang the tray upside-down on a counter to get the cute little candles out.

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Silicone cupcake cases work well; they prevent sticking. For interest, try using fun-shaped ones for a different effect.

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Using crayons to color your candle may cause your wick to plug and the result will be a candle that does not burn properly and could even cause a fire. There are many good Internet sites where you can buy candle wax, candle coloring and other additives to increase the chances of making an attractive and safe candle.

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Place plenty of newspaper under your project in case of spilled wax. And be careful because melted wax can burn your skin.

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Paraffin as well as soy and other waxes are very flammable. Never melt any wax directly over fire or heat. Always use a double boiler. A coffee can set in a pan water that is on the heat will work in a pinch but it is much safer to use one pan with a handle set in a pan of water.

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