Eugenia!!! I have been waiting for your response...because you ARE the rustic QUEEN!!!! i don't chill or freeze the mold...but is it ok to put the cooled candle in the mold in the freezer for a few minutes to help the release? what i'm displeased about is a few things. i get a half rustic and half mottled candle it seems. also the swooshing lines seem to be very noticeable and not "smooth" does that make sense? they just don't turn out like yours!!!!!!!! i think i could be doing something wrong with the swooshing part?? dcrome---thanks..you're sweet!!