Pillar Candle Silicone Mold Master (2-Part) - Free 3D Print Model

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Oliver Abbott

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X2D

H2D Pro

H2S

H2C

H2D

P2S

A2L

0.08mm layer, 5 walls, 20% infill

Designer

52.6 h

2 plates

Open in Bambu Studio

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Description

📄 Description

This is a two-part 3D printed master mold designed to create a silicone mold, which is then used to cast beeswax pillar candles.

⚠️ You do NOT pour wax directly into this print.

The process is:
3D print → pour silicone → create flexible mold → cast beeswax candles

Each silicone mold made from this produces 4 candles per pour.

⚙️ How It Works

PLA softens around the same temperature beeswax melts (~145°F / 63°C), and wax also sticks to FDM layer lines.

Because of that, this design is made as a master mold for silicone casting:

Print the mold halves
Pour silicone into the assembled print
Remove cured silicone mold
Use silicone mold to cast beeswax candles

🧩 Design Features

Two-part mold with alignment arches + matching grooves for accurate positioning
Center clamping hole to secure halves during silicone pour
Creates 4 pillar candles per mold
Designed for FDM printing + sanding to achieve smooth silicone results

🖨️ Print Settings

Printer: Bambu A1 (High Precision mode)
Use higher wall thickness for strength

Post-processing (important):

Sand progressively:
- 220 grit
- 330 grit
- 440 grit
This removes layer lines and improves final silicone surface quality

🧪 Materials Needed

Silicone rubber
Beeswax
Candle wicks
Clamps or wood boards (to hold mold together during casting)

🐝 Use Case

Perfect for:

Beekeepers using excess beeswax
Anyone wanting to make custom pillar candles

The resulting silicone mold is reusable and can last for hundreds of casts.

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License

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