How To Make a Simple Silicone Candle Mold

Turn your attention to the double boiler, water, and hot plate. Set the larger pan onto the hot plate and pour 1" of water into the bottom of the pan. Place the smaller top chamber of the double boiler in place on top of the larger pan that you just poured water into.

Pour 1/2 of the bag (about 16 oz) of wax beads (Smooth-On Golden Paraffin Blend) into the double boiler. Set the double boiler on high. Put the lid on and allow the wax to reach 180°F/82°C. When the wax beads melt and change from opaque to translucent in appearance, insert the wax thermometer to verify the temperature. The ideal pouring temperature of the liquid wax is 180­°F / 82°C.