Abstract A method of utilizing adjustable candle-making apparatus intended primarily for home use and adaptable for molding candles of varying size, shape and artistic surface design. The molding apparatus comprises a flat horizontal base having two spaced sets of elongate parallel grooves formed in its upper surface intersecting two other such sets of grooves as right angles. Four flat wall panels are provided, each adaptable to be seated in upright position in a pre-selected groove of one of the sets so as to form a vertical mold enclosure of variable rectangular cross-section, the cross-sectional size and shape of the enclosure being dependent upon the combination of grooves selected for seating the respective panels. Each panel has a width at least as great as that needed to form the largest wall of the largest contemplated mold enclosure so that the same four panels may be used to form all possible mold configurations. Differently shaped insert pieces are provided which may be variably positioned inside the wall panels to give the craftsman an opportunity for forming a selective variety of carved or patterned designs on the surface of the candle. Certain of the insert pieces have sculptural impressions formed thereon for forming especially artistic figures, while other insert pieces are useful for forming candles of other than square or rectangular cross-section.
A method of molding candles which comprises: a. providing a base having a central aperture and a plurality of intersecting longitudinal grooves formed in the upper surface thereof, said grooves being positioned so as to form a plurality of closed geometric figures of different sizes and shapes; b. providing a flat bottom plate having the same shape as a selected one of said geometric figures and including an aperture corresponding in location to that of said central aperture; c. forming a mold enclosure of variable cross-sectional size and shape on said base by Adjustably attaching flat upright wall panels in a pre-selected set of said grooves; d. stretching a wick through said apertures and tautly securing same adjacent said base and centrally above said wall panels; and e. pouring molten wax into said mold enclosure to form a candle having a pre-selected size and shape.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
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A method of molding candles which comprises: a. providing a base having a central aperture and a plurality of intersecting longitudinal grooves formed in the upper surface thereof, said grooves being positioned so as to form a plurality of closed geometric figures of different sizes and shapes; b. providing a flat bottom plate having the same shape as a selected one of said geometric figures and including an aperture corresponding in location to that of said central aperture; c. forming a mold enclosure of variable cross-sectional size and shape on said base by Adjustably attaching flat upright wall panels in a pre-selected set of said grooves; d. stretching a wick through said apertures and tautly securing same adjacent said base and centrally above said wall panels; and e. pouring molten wax into said mold enclosure to form a candle having a pre-selected size and shape.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 1, further including placing a plurality of insert pieces, adapted for variable placement against said wall panels, into abutment with the interior of said wall panels thereby forming a variable internal configuration on said panels.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 2 including placing said insert pieces so that they protrude inwardly from said wall panels.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 2 including placing said insert pieces in abutment with one another to form said configuration.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 2 including adhering said insert pieces to the interior of said wall panels to thereby hold said pieces in position while said candle is poured.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 2 wherein said insert pieces are of prismatic shape.