Make Your Own Silicone Candle Mold

Bruce Hirst was generous enough to share several methods of making your own molds using various compounds including silicone mold maker. There’s clear step by step illustrated instructions and I particularly liked his idea for making a supportive box with lego. We have enough of that around the house. See Hirst’s Arts Mold Making Page for more.

BeeSkep shares how they make their molds on the Smooth-On site which sells all the latest mold making products. They explain how they use plastic tubing cut in half to create their molds.

Chef Rubber’s Beginners Guide to Mold Making for the Confectionery Artist is also very good and could be used for candles. To make your own grubby candle mold you could use an actual grubby candle, although it would probably be a good idea to seal it first.

There’s a great project page on how to make an electric grubby candle from Bitter Creek. They don’t actually make a grubby mold here but cake the candle after using a regular mold. The example shown has a Xmas tree opening using a pine tree cookie cutter. Bitter Creek also sells tons of great candle supplies.

Hubcap Creatures is the creative project of British sculptor Ptolemy Elrington, who has transformed discarded hubcaps into captivating sculptures of wildlife. Operating from Brighton, Elrington has been crafting these unique pieces since the late 1990s, turning everyday automotive debris into stunning representations of animals from the natural world.

The artistic process behind Elrington’s sculptures is centered around recycling and upcycling. The hubcaps he uses are typically found on the side of the road and often show signs of wear, including scratches and dents. Elrington believes that these imperfections add character and depth to his creatures, making each piece truly one of a kind.

His work spans a wide range of animals, including foxes, fish, and birds, with each sculpture thoughtfully crafted to showcase the unique features of the materials. The brand logos, grooves, and markings found on the hubcaps often contribute to the creature’s expression and structure, giving them a distinct, textured look.

Elrington’s Hubcap Creatures have been showcased in various exhibitions, both in the UK and internationally. His innovative approach has gained recognition for its creativity and environmental awareness, demonstrating how discarded materials can be transformed into meaningful art.

For art enthusiasts or collectors, Elrington offers a mix of available sculptures and custom commissions, allowing individuals to bring home a piece of this upcycled art. Hubcap Creatures stands as a brilliant example of how creativity can breathe new life into the most unlikely of materials, all while promoting sustainability.

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