moniek Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 I have made 2 pillar candles out of the 4045H wax, and I am having a hard time getting the wax out of the molds. I spray them before I pour, any helpful hints I may be missing?!:undecided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustpuuppy Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Use bigger molds.Sorry, had to go there. You can try putting them in the fridge for a few minutes. Most of the time, they'll kind of come out of the mold when they get ready, though.Oddly it sometimes helps to blow into the wick hole. Feels kind of silly when you do it, but it can help, at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candlelady4ever Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 never mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustpuuppy Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Dust, youre kidding right?I WAS kidding about the bigger molds, the rest is serious, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Use bigger molds.Oddly it sometimes helps to blow into the wick hole. Feels kind of silly when you do it, but it can help, at times.That's if you use wick pins, lol. I have a vision of someone trying to blow into the wick hole with the wick in the candle:D . But of it works, it works. He's correct, usually they come out when they are ready so you may have to let them sit longer. Putting them in the fridge can work at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth-VT Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 I must admit....i do as Dust does . About the wick hole, that is, loL! IT does help when help is needed. Just be sure and plug the other end or you're gonna feel pretty stupid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustpuuppy Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 I must admit....i do as Dust does . About the wick hole, that is, loL! IT does help when help is needed. Just be sure and plug the other end or you're gonna feel pretty stupid Yes, Feeling stupid would be *SUCH* a new thing for me. :undecided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 My New Years resolution was to be a good Christian. Darn such a wonderful opportunity to be a smart ass and I have to pass it up. Think this tip should be added to the tips for newbies post? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Also remember to unplug the bottom of the mold before trying to demold. If you don't there will be a suction hold trying to keep the pillar in the mold. Lesson learned, and never did it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 You didn't mention if they were scented. I imagine they probably are, but just in case. I discovered unscented makes them much more difficult to unmold. Also, are you letting them cool thoroughly? They normally shrink enough to release after a while... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 My New Years resolution was to be a good Christian. Darn such a wonderful opportunity to be a smart ass and I have to pass it up.PM me. I'll say it if you can't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moniek Posted January 2, 2006 Author Share Posted January 2, 2006 Yes, they are scented. I left them overnight to. I have only made 2 out of this wax. I will post some when I know more about what I am doing! I use wick pins to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Yes, they are scented. I left them overnight to. I have only made 2 out of this wax. I will post some when I know more about what I am doing! I use wick pins to. If you're making mottled candles it's not unusual for them to stick. The mottling prevents them from shrinking. If they don't cooperate after cooling for a good long time, put them in the fridge for a while as Dustpuuppy suggested and warm the mold in your hands for a bit, then try again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 I don't use wick pins, and blow my candles too.. Wick and all... (I really do! But wow I like to talk trashy!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 I don't use wick pins, and blow my candles too.. Wick and all... Cool. I want to hear more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Oddly it sometimes helps to blow into the wick hole. Feels kind of silly when you do it, but it can help, at times.Tried that once. Wasn't much fun trying to scrape the putty off my lips :lipsrseal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Black Sheep Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Oddly it sometimes helps to blow into the wick hole. Feels kind of silly when you do it, but it can help, at times.It sure does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Cool. I want to hear more.You're so bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen B Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 OK lets get this straight I need to rub my mold between my hands to warm it up then make sure I try blowing my candle threw the wick hole. All this should make my wicks stiff too. :tiptoe:Karen B (sorry, I just had to join the crowd headed down hill) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 No! Don't pet, I mean rub the mold. This will just make the wax a wee bit warmer, making it harder to get out of the mold. Just off the putty or screw or plug or tape (lol) and blow! (Be careful that wick doesn't poke you in eye...lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonrose64 Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 HMMMMM I must have been doing it wrong. I blew a few of my candles and nothing happened. Guess I didn't have the touch....:whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustpuuppy Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 HMMMMM I must have been doing it wrong. I blew a few of my candles and nothing happened. Guess I didn't have the touch....:whistle: You just weren't holding your mouth right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonrose64 Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 You just weren't holding your mouth right. well that could be it, but I have such a big mouth I couldn't imagine not holding it right. hehehehe Oh I'm bad now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustpuuppy Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 well that could be it, but I have such a big mouth I couldn't imagine not holding it right. hehehehe Oh I'm bad now....Size may matter, but there's much to be said for technique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Tried that once. Wasn't much fun trying to scrape the putty off my lips :lipsrseal You don't have to get it on your lips if you don't want to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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