On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 01:43:04 GMT, "Des Bromilow"
wrote:

My advice would be to NOT bother polishing it, but rather look at splitting
the pipe, to make it easier to remove it.
The wax will have a LARGE surface are to adhere on, and the friction
involved in sliding the candle out would be horrific.

Ive seen this done with PVC and Cardboard. Poster board wrapped around
a PVC form, with a couple layers of corregated cardboard wrapped
around that, snugged up tight with strapping tape. After the candle
is cast, simply unwrap it. You MAY have one small mould line on it.
Period. All else will be smooth as a babys behind.

Cast the candle with it standing up on a piece of plywood with the
cardboard tube well taped to the plywood. Stick in your wick with a
weight on the bottom end, centered at the top with a bit of dowel
across the top of the form, and as the wax is poured, tap the sides of
the tube gently to get any air bubbles flowing upwards. Pour quickly
but evenly.

Spraying the inside layer with PAM or other vegitable oils will
prevent any tendency for the wax to stick to the poster board.

Gunner



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