Spraying molds first time

[ScentsandMore]

First time using aluminum molds. I know you need to coat them with something. Is this for any type of wax? I will be using 4045H mottling wax. Will certain types of sprays keep it from mottling? I thought I would use cooking spray. Thanks.

[Kaybee23]

Regular cooking spray works well, does not affect the mottle.

[Trish]

I've never coated my aluminum molds. Some scents are a bit harder to get out, but a few minutes in the fridge does the trick...

[Scented]

I've just zapped mine once with a silicone spray.

[geekrunner]

I've noticed with the mottled pillars I've made that they are just slimy enough they don't need any mold release.

Unless I'm not doing them right. Even the least slimy mottle I've had came out pretty easily without any mold release.

HTH! geek

[SatinDucky]

I always coat mine before the first use. No so much for actual coating, because I wipe it all out. I just use the cooking spray or mineral oil for cleaning it. It's amazing how much metal dust can come out of a new mold.

[Candle Man]

Did you know that cooking sprays are bad for candle use. Some contain alcohol and or water. Not good to mix with wax.

I find mineral oil to be cheeper and work great also silicone spray for candles works, just cost more.

[eugenia]

I don't coat mine with anything either. Especially with a mottle, it should slide right out. I do recommend that you wipe it out well before first use, in case there is any dust in there.

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