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VBS Basteln und Hobby

Marbled candlesticks made from casting compound

Instructions No. 4059

Instructions No. 4059

Difficulty: Beginner

Working time: 3 Hours

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With this creative craft idea, you can design individual candle holders and castings with a unique marble effect. By casting with casting slip and then marbling in water, each piece is truly unique. Whether as a stylish decoration for your home or as a homemade gift - this technique is easy to implement and guarantees special results.
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This is how it works:
Step 1: Mixing the casting compound

Start your project by mixing the KeraHobby casting powder with water to form a creamy, lump-free mixture. Stir the mixture thoroughly until it is uniform.

Step 2: Pouring and hardening

Carefully pour the mixture into your silicone molds. Tap the molds gently on a firm surface to release air bubbles and distribute the mixture evenly.

Leave the castings to harden for 1 to 4 hours, depending on the size of the mold.

Step 3: Demolding and drying

As soon as the castings are firm, you can carefully remove them from the molds. Then allow them to air dry completely to achieve optimum strength.

Rough edges can be easily smoothed with a little sandpaper

Step 4: Prepare your workspace

Before you start marbling, protect your workspace with old newspapers. This will prevent paint splashes and water stains.

Use an old container (e.g. a bucket or bowl) that is large enough to immerse the casts. Fill it with cold tap water. Note that it will not be possible to completely remove any paint residue later.

Step 5: Marbling

Put on disposable gloves to protect your hands. Shake the paints well and carefully pour a few drops onto the surface of the water.

You can now use a bamboo skewer to draw a pattern in the colors. Do not use too many colors so that the marble image remains clear and harmonious.

Step 6: Transfer colors

Carefully dip the pellets into the floating colors and pull them out again immediately. The paint settles on the surface and creates the typical, individual marble effects.

Then leave the objects to dry thoroughly.

Step 7: Clean the water

To remove any paint residue from the water surface, simply drag a piece of Paper over the water. This makes room for the next color pattern with new drops.

Step 8: Insert the candles

Finally, fill the candle holders with tea lights or pillar candles.

For a better hold of the pillar candles, you can place wax stickers in the kandelaar beforehand.

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VBS Silicone full mould "Bird"
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Silicone casting mould "Coaster oval"
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Silicone casting mould "Candle holder"
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VBS Casting powder "KeraHobby", White, 1 kg
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(1 kg = 6,49 €)
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Sandpaper, set of 6
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