Art Deco Spiral Cone Candle Mold

This is a two-part 3D-printable mold designed for creating unique, decorative candles. Moving away from standard cylindrical shapes, this model features a sophisticated Art Deco-inspired spiral cone design. The resulting candle stands 100mm tall with a 65mm circumference, making it a perfect statement piece for home decor.

Design Features

• Geometric Elegance: The spiral cone shape provides a modern, artistic aesthetic that is both unique and functional as a centerpiece.

• Small Printer Friendly: With an assembled footprint of only 80mm wide and 120mm high, this mold can be printed on almost any FDM or SLA machine, including "mini" sized print beds.

• Built-in Wick Housing: The base of the mold includes a precision-designed small opening to securely hold your wick in place during the pour, ensuring a centered burn every time.

• Secure Alignment: The two halves utilize a tight-fit peg system to ensure the spiral pattern aligns perfectly without shifting.

Print Instructions

• Supports: Designed to be printed in two parts to minimize or eliminate the need for internal supports, ensuring a smooth interior finish for your wax.

• Material Choice: This mold is compatible with most filaments. While PLA works well, PETG is recommended for its superior heat resistance and durability, making it easier to de-mold warm wax repeatedly without warping the interior detail.

• Orientation: Print both halves with the flat mating surfaces facing up or down depending on your bed adhesion preference (facing up is recommended for the cleanest internal mold surface).

Assembly & Molding Tips

1. Preparation: Clean the internal surfaces of the mold. A light coat of mold release or a small amount of vegetable oil can help with easier de-molding.

2. Assembly: Align the two halves using the integrated peg system.

3. Reinforcement: While the pegs provide alignment, it is highly recommended to use large elastic bands around the exterior of the mold. This provides the necessary compression to prevent wax leakage and keep the seam tight during the cooling process.

4. The Pour: Thread your wick through the bottom hole, seal the exterior with a bit of mounting putty if necessary, and pour your preferred wax (beeswax or paraffin blends work great for detailed spirals).

Contest Entry

This model was created specifically for the Printables Molds Contest. It focuses on high printability, ease of assembly, and bringing an original architectural style to the world of DIY candle making.

If you enjoy the model, please leave a like or post your makes! I'd love to see how your candles turn out.