Custom Candle Mold (3D Printing)

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#ByeBye2020
00:00 Intro
00:39 Materials
01:13 3D modeling & printing
02:23 Test pour
04:19 Collab shoutout
04:34 Demolding the test
05:08 Dumpster fire Christmas ornament
06:27 Making the final candle
07:51 Burning the candle
08:30 Outro & thanks

For this candle, you will need:
Paraffin wax: https://amzn.to/3Djc6kp
3D printer, I’m using the Creality CR-10S Pro: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/drSPv
PLA filament: https://amzn.to/3QwYCVt
Candle wicks: https://amzn.to/3QxFzdl
Wick holders: https://amzn.to/3QzOew4
Wax-compatible pigment (optional): https://amzn.to/4gWydLd
Wax pouring pitcher: https://amzn.to/437nISc
Pot with water (slightly bigger than pouring pitcher) for double boiler
Hot glue gun: https://amzn.to/438pZwx
Rubbing alcohol: https://amzn.to/3ETYxZb
Thermometer: https://amzn.to/4ia0VcC

For the brass ornament embedded in the candle (optional), you will need:
Sheet brass: https://amzn.to/3Xhti0E
Jeweler's saw frame with blades: https://amzn.to/4bof2cb
Jeweler's cutting lubricant: https://amzn.to/4kbckux
Paper template
Center punch: https://amzn.to/4bfE11g
Flex shaft or drill fitted with a tiny drill bit: https://amzn.to/4kfAnZd

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