Lord Geordie Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 (edited) I decided to clown with mould making and decided to make some of these! Pic one does not show the detail, but it was a very good mould! As you will see in pic 2! Now of course I had to light it to prove it's a real candle :lol: Not sure what the burn time will be, but the brass base will act as a good heat shield. I am rather pleased with the end result. I am now on the hunt for a little something to make a rather unusual candle holder to go with these Edited September 4, 2013 by Lord Geordie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super sharp shooter Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 That's cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 (edited) Thanks I saw some made by pouring wax into spent carts, then trimming the plastic back. They looked **** I decided to try my hand at mould making, and was very pleased with the results..... Much better definition and detail. Now I need to make the candle sticks Edited September 4, 2013 by Lord Geordie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Ooooh I like. Did you use plaster or clay for the mould?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedd-wyn Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 (edited) That is excellent L.G well done Are you willing to share how the mould was made? Edited September 4, 2013 by hedd-wyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super sharp shooter Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Umm we need to make some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Get those copyrighted (if possible) and marketed in shooting mag's in time for Christmas and sold in cartridge boxes of 25...nice little earner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Get those copyrighted (if possible) and marketed in shooting mag's in time for Christmas and sold in cartridge boxes of 25...nice little earner. The idea is to use a normal shotgun cart box and fill with 25. Wifey can surprise hubby at dinner table Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy.plinker Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Very smart,like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Ooooh I like. Did you use plaster or clay for the mould?!? Neither! I used Silicone to create the mould. I am just toying at the mo, as I am wanting to try my hand at a 2 part mould to recreate a keyring. The silicone is easy to work with. Setting up the mould "start to pouring in the silicone" took 20 mins. Then left overnight to cure. I am happy with both moulds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linny Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 they look great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penfolio Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Very nice. I might have to borrow that idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonwolf444 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Thats a great idea - If you go on ebay you can get some nice shotgun stocks that are being scrapped for about 20 quid, make the stock the base then attach some steel rods or wire bent out from the stock. That is a really cool idea i really like what you have done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 thats a fantastic idea and looks great , can you make me a couple please ? . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Thats a great idea - If you go on ebay you can get some nice shotgun stocks that are being scrapped for about 20 quid, make the stock the base then attach some steel rods or wire bent out from the stock. That is a really cool idea i really like what you have done! That was the idea, but with brass rods to match the cart bases. I.was going to make the bases the candle holders! Then insert the wax cart into the base and hey presto! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 thats a fantastic idea and looks great , can you make me a couple please ? . Most likely yes! I need to source cheap wax and colourant first as I dont have a lot. The idea was to make them in various colours and try and make stencil's like Eley, Gamebore etc and some non flammable spray paint to make them look more realistic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1steele Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Most likely yes! I need to source cheap wax and colourant first as I dont have a lot. The idea was to make them in various colours and try and make stencil's like Eley, Gamebore etc and some non flammable spray paint to make them look more realistic! There's a bloke in Haydon Bridge near Hexham that makes candles for charity and he gets lots of colours/dyes and also gets lots of recycled wax, if you want, I could try and call him and see if he can help you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Most likely yes! I need to source cheap wax and colourant first as I dont have a lot. The idea was to make them in various colours and try and make stencil's like Eley, Gamebore etc and some non flammable spray paint to make them look more realistic! that sounds even better , give me a shout when youve made some and ill be your first customer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 thats cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy bingo Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 The idea is to use a normal shotgun cart box and fill with 25. Wifey can surprise hubby at dinner table be gutted if I got 25 of them for me dinner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Pre-made red candles shoved into high brass might be easier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Pre-made red candles shoved into high brass might be easier? But then they don't look like a cartridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spandit Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Those are awesome - it's the crimping detail that's unique Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted September 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 Going to make a new mould for these. The singular moulds, are taking an age to use. The plan is to create a 25 unit mould, and do the whole 25 in one go. Then I need to plan the addition of wicks. At present I have used 3 methods. A narrow blade screwdriver, smashed the side wall from the column. A drill. Pain in the ***. And lastly a hot rod. First time it was too hot and melted the detail from the top. I think the heated rod is quickest and most effective. I don't want to go mucking about with setting up the moulds with the wicks before pouring! It means a lot of faffing, threading wicks, and support. The new mould should see a quicker process. Perhaps 100 candles per day if I get the spare time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1steele Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 (edited) Can you put a hole into the end of the silicone mould which is slightly smaller in bore to the wick and then then fill the mould with the wick already in place? I don't know anything about this subject but it's just a thought. good luck Edited September 7, 2013 by r1steele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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