Candle making molds for pet lovers may seem difficult to find at first, but they are available. Some online retailers sell candle making molds in the shapes of dogs, cats, horses, and other pets. Shapes of pets themselves are fine, of course, but so are other shapes. Think outside the box. Molds for pet lovers can include any shape that is regularly associated with the animals they love.
For example, we have two "pet" seagulls on the deck of our waterfront home. I'm watching them as I write. Now, I can find candle making molds in seagull shapes, but I wanted something more amusing. Thinking outside the box, I found starfish candle making molds. Our two seagulls eat starfish as often as they can get them, and we have laughed at their attempts. They get two of the star's legs in their mouths, and there it will stay - wedged tightly. They drop it on the shore and try again, going for a different leg, but getting the same results. A wax seagull beside a wax starfish is a perfectly hilarious combination for our home.
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Pet Dogs
Candle making molds of dog figures are much more common than seagulls, of course. Some of my favorites include:
· A poodle that is 6.5 inches high, and would be lovely in black or white
· Bull dog and hound dog shapes at 5.5 inch height
· A 5-inch mold that features a dog by a fire hydrant
· A latex golden retriever shape that is almost as detailed as our own dog.
A determined chandler can even find two dogs or puppies together.
What else would you use for dog lovers' creations? I found ball-shaped candle making molds that produce lovely wax tennis balls. Dog bones and dumbbells are also possibilities, and come in various sizes. How about a bird for your bird dog?
Want something more creative? Get candle making molds in the shape of dog biscuits and a dog dish. Then mix up a wax version of his favorite meal and set it beside him.
Pet Cats
Candle making molds of cats and kittens are also plentiful, which is great for cat lovers who want to honor their companions. I found these three in mere minutes:
· Fluffy-looking kitten candle making molds that are 5.5 inches high.
· A Siamese cat mold that is just a little taller.
· A mold of a skinny cat that's a full 17 inches high!
· A scary, 2 inch high Halloween cat that would create great treats
You know, if you are a cat person, that every wax cat needs a bow around its neck, and you can find cat shapes that have that bow. You also know that every wax kitten needs a wax mouse or a ball of wax yarn to play with - and you can find those shapes in plastic as well as other materials. You can also create tiny wax fish to embed in a gel "aquarium" to display beside your kittens.
By now, you get the idea. Candle making molds in pet shapes are readily available. Shapes that serve well for accessories can also be found without much trouble.
But What If...
What if your pet is something more exotic? What if you have a monkey? Suppose you have a pet camel or a pet giraffe?
I read of a cat that befriended a deer. That pet lover would probably enjoy having her wax kitten sitting at the feet of a wax deer.
Those shapes are more difficult to find, but this is where you think outside the box again. Get creative and you can create wonderful shapes that will please any pet lover.
Cookie Cutters
Cookie cutters come in a wider variety than do candle making molds, and are great for hard-to-find animal shapes. Use beeswax sheets or make paraffin wax sheets. Then cut shapes into wax "cookies." Stack the "cookies" with a wick between the center two. Seal them with microcrystalline wax, flatten one end, and you have a unique luminary.
Conclusion
Candle making molds for pet lovers include animal shapes and the shapes of items associated with pets. Combine them and you can create interesting gifts for every pet lover in your circle of family and friends. Display amusing combinations of pets and their toys at your next craft show, and you are sure to increase business.
Candle Making Molds For Pet Lovers
© 2010, Anna Hart. Anna Hart invites you to read more of her articles about candle making molds at http://www.secretsofcandlemakingcrafts.com. Anna has posted articles on that site about other candle making crafts, too. If you are interested in learning about candle making molds with a twist, you won't want to miss her article on that subject.
