Are you looking for the perfect candle holder that will fit perfectly into your interior? Look no further; make your own candle holder that will suit your candles perfectly.
What you will need for crafting
Silicone mold for the candle holder
Epoxy resin
Color or metallic powder for the resin
Decorative materials
Consumables
Scale
Production process
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Prepare the mold on a flat, covered surface and use tape to remove any dust and dirt. Level the surface ideally using a spirit level. If the surface is not perfectly level, the resin will flow to one side.
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Mix the required amount of resin and hardener. It depends on the size of the mold, but for a typical candle holder, you generally need about 50-80 grams of mixed resin. For candle holders, we most often use 5-five or Start 2 resin.
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Always mix the resin according to the mixing ratio indicated on its packaging and weigh both components on a digital scale with gram accuracy. Remember to protect your skin, eyes, and respiratory system from contact with resin or its fumes during work. Thoroughly mix both components from the bottom and scrape them from the sides of the cup (about 3-4 minutes), then pour the mixed resin into a new cup and repeat the mixing. This eliminates poorly mixed spots that may not cure properly.
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Divide the resin into several cups according to your needs and color it or add glitter. Do not delay processing – the resin is in the cup in a higher column than the recommended maximum pouring height, so the resin works faster and may cure quickly in the cup.
Use only a few drops of color, powdered colors about the amount of two pea-sized balls. Add and mix colors gradually until you achieve the desired shade.
A large amount of color could negatively affect the resin properties; the maximum recommended amount of color in mixed resin is about 2%. -
Pour the mixed and colored resin into the mold. You can place various decorations or dried flowers into the cast.
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After pouring into the mold, remove surface bubbles using a lighter. Never hold the flame over the resin for too long; just pass it over the bubbles. If you hold the flame too long on the surface of the mold, the resin could burn onto the mold, damaging both the mold and the product.
Remove bubbles from the bottom of the mold using a toothpick, for example. Also, pay attention to the edges of the molds where bubbles may be trapped. -
Cover the product to prevent dust from falling into it and let it cure. You can cover the mold with a plastic box or place cups around the mold and lay cardboard on top.
Not sure how to proceed or want to learn more about working with resin?
Visit our section How to work with resin, where you will find everything you need to know about working with resin!
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