Pam W Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 I got those funky molds with the rubber embossed inserts and was wondering if you could recommend a pouring temp? Have one in the mold now & poured at 160* - went on the cool side till I could get some advise.TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 160 might do. You'll probably get a bunch of bubbles though, that seem to find their way into the details of the mold. Maybe try 175-180. It'll depend on the wax. They can handle even hotter temps just like RTV molds. And, they'll take a long time to cool, again like RTV molds.I noticed you said something about rust in some of the molds. But, as you've probably already found out, that rust is just on the sleeves, which really doesn't touch the candle. So, the rust is a non-issue.Cheers,Alan :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted January 5, 2006 Author Share Posted January 5, 2006 Thanks for the response. I was wondering about the bubble situation cause when I tapped it none came up. I'll try the next one (got mold ready to go) at the higher temp. And it is taking a long time to cool but that's ok, I've got a lot of time and a lot of wax The rust I spoke of was on the other regular molds that I got in the deal, not these w/rubber. I'm surprised the rubber insert was in such good condition after being in storage for 3+ years. They had a lot of wax residue on them but cleaned 'em up w/heat gun (gently).Off to pour #2... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geekrunner Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Ya know Pam you need to post pics of those bad boys when they get unmolded! geek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted January 6, 2006 Author Share Posted January 6, 2006 head over to the gallery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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