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When it comes to candle making, molds are obviously a very important component. Without a mold, it will be extremely difficult to make a candle. Their job is to give your candle support and shape.

Plastic molds are probably best if you are a beginner as they are durable, so you don't have to be concerned with damaging the mold. Unfortunately they do not last as long, however they are great to practice on. Metal molds are quite popular, last much longer than plastic and don't have the seam that other molds have, eliminating the need to trim the wax. Perhaps the only disadvantage to metal molds is that the wax tends to stick, making cleaning them a bit more tedious.

The styles of candle rapid prototype are endless. Whatever shape you desire you can probably buy it. Tea lights are extremely popular these days are usually mass produced in round shapes, however there are many more exciting shapes to be made such as: hearts, flowers, balls - as long as it floats, you are only limited by your imagination. Tea lights, also used to heat fondues, have become hugely popular as table decorations in recent times for subtle lighting.