Wavy Tealight Holder STL Files, Organic Master and Silicone Mold Making Box

Organic tealight holder STL files with a wavy sculptural master and matching mold box for silicone mold making. Create decorative candleholder casting projects from this digital 3D printing set. The design features flowing sculptural curves, a rounded cavity, and an asymmetric wavy rim. Use the printed mold-making components to create a suitable silicone mold, then cast decorative holders using stone powder casting compounds, plaster, resin, or other compatible casting materials. Choose silicone and casting materials that are compatible with each other.

DIGITAL FILES ONLY
No physical candle holder, printed parts, silicone mold, casting materials, or candles will be shipped.

DOWNLOAD ACCESS
Download Tealight-Holder-STL-Download-Instructions.zip from Etsy and extract it. Follow the instructions inside to access the model files. No physical supplies are included.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• original_master.stl — standalone tealight holder master model
• mold_box.stl — mold-box structure with the internal holder form and side channel
• CCR6SE_mold_box.gcode — pre-sliced printing file for the mold box The set contains one holder design and its mold-making components. The different colors shown in the images are finish examples, not separate designs.

WHAT YOU CAN MAKE
Use a suitable silicone mold made through this workflow to produce decorative objects from:
• Stone powder casting compounds
• Plaster and gypsum casting mixtures
• Casting resin
• Other casting materials compatible with your silicone mold The finished appearance depends on your casting material, pigments, surface preparation, and finishing method.

BASIC WORKFLOW

1. Open the STL files in your slicer and check the scale, orientation, and printing requirements.
2. Print and prepare the components needed for your mold-making process.
3. Create a silicone mold using compatible mold-making materials.
4. Cast your chosen material, following its manufacturer’s mixing and curing instructions.
5. Demold and finish your decorative holder.

GCODE COMPATIBILITY
The included GCODE is machine-specific and is not suitable for every 3D printer. Before using it, verify the intended printer profile, bed dimensions, nozzle size, material, temperatures, and start/end commands. If you are unsure whether it matches your printer, use the STL file to generate your own GCODE in your slicer. The included GCODE is for the mold box only.

SCALING & PRINTING
When resizing the project, scale both STL files by the same percentage to maintain their relative proportions. Check clearances and the intended candle size before printing. Print time, material use, support requirements, and surface quality depend on your equipment and settings. Set layer height, walls, infill, temperatures and speed for your own printer and material. Preview all layers, check the build volume, and dry-fit the printed parts before preparing silicone. Smooth and seal the master as needed for your desired casting finish.

CANDLE USE
Not every casting resin, coating, or stone powder mixture is suitable for exposure to candle heat. Use an LED tealight unless the finished holder’s materials and construction have been verified for use with a burning candle. The printed master and mold box are production tools, not holders for burning candles.

PLEASE NOTE
Listing images are illustrative renders. Colors and finishes are not stored in the STL files. You will need a 3D printer or printing service, printing material, silicone, casting supplies, and any desired finishing materials. Please contact me through Etsy before purchasing if you have questions about the file contents.