Hexagon Beeswax Sheet - Silicone Mould

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<p>This is a 3D printable mould for making silicone tools for candle making.&nbsp;</p><p>The resulting silicone mould will make 74 x 98 [mm] wax sheets with a hexagon pattern for candle making. These are perfect for rolling into sticks or for use as decoration. Melting 10 [g] of beeswax will result in a sheet ~ 3 [mm] thick.</p><p>Any material should work for this mould, the important thing is to make sure it is one that does not string as it will make post-processing tedious. I personally would recommend using a PVB filament so you can smooth out the inside of the mould before use (and therefore the resulting silicone tool).&nbsp;</p><p>The volume of silicone needed to fill the mould is 56.4 [cc], this will fill the mould to the top. I recommend using a toothpick after pouring to trace the pattern inside to ensure no air bubbles are sitting in the hexagon pattern. The material I have been using is Smooth-Sil 940, which is food-safe: <a href="https://www.smooth-on.com/products/smooth-sil-940/">https://www.smooth-on.com/products/smooth-sil-940/</a> , I recommend using a resin that is oven-safe.&nbsp;<br><br>(Note: the pictures below are from the V1 model, V2 has a thicker base to the silicone mould to prevent curling of the wax during cooling)</p><p><strong>UPDATE 26 May 2022</strong>: Added a mould to make a a larger silicone mould, the resulting wax sheet should be about 185mm x 150mm in size. To date I have not attempted this mould yet as I ran out of silicone resin.&nbsp;</p>