Candle Molds

58 silicone candle molds, from single-pour pillars to detailed figurine casts. Silicone holds fine relief that metal and polycarbonate candle molds lose, and it flexes off the finished candle instead of needing a mold release - so florals keep their petal edges and figurines keep their faces. Works with soy wax, beeswax, paraffin and wax blends.

Choosing a candle mold shape

Pillar and geometric molds are the fastest to pour and the easiest to scale - straight walls, predictable burn, no undercuts. Figurine and floral molds take longer to demold but sell at a much higher price point, because the shape is the product. Heart and rose molds move seasonally around Valentine's Day; the Christmas and pumpkin molds carry Q4. If you are building a candle line to sell, a good ratio is a few repeatable pillars for volume plus two or three sculptural molds as the hero pieces.

Pouring temperature matters more than the mold

Silicone tolerates normal candle-making temperatures, but wax poured too hot will slump the detail on a fine-relief mold and leave you with a soft, rounded cast. Pour at the low end of your wax's recommended range for detailed molds, and give the mold a light tap to release trapped air from petal tips and narrow limbs before it sets.

Candle molds that are also resin molds and plaster molds

Most of this collection is rated for all three materials. The same rose mold that pours a candle will pour a plaster ornament or a resin paperweight - useful if you want a coordinated product line without buying separate molds. If wax is not the plan, the full range is in plaster molds and resin molds; the shapes overlap heavily, so it is worth checking both before you decide.

Candle mold questions we get asked

How do I wick a silicone candle mold? Thread the wick through the base hole before you pour, seal it outside with wick putty or tape, and hold it centred at the top with a wick bar or a pair of chopsticks. For molds without a base hole, pour first and insert a pre-waxed wick while the surface is still soft.

What wax works best in these candle molds? Soy and soy blends release most easily and hold detail well. Beeswax is stickier and benefits from a short spell in the freezer before demolding. Paraffin gives the sharpest detail of the three but shrinks more as it cools, so expect to do a top-up pour.

Why is my candle sticking in the mold? Almost always temperature. Wax needs to cool completely, right through the middle, before it will shrink away from the walls. Give a large pillar several hours, or fifteen minutes in the freezer for a stubborn one.

Are silicone candle molds reusable? Yes, indefinitely with normal use. Wipe out wax residue with a paper towel while the mold is still warm rather than washing it - wax and drains do not mix.