e911 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Sorry if this has been asked already but I didn't find an answer directly. So taking a peek at Peak's soap molds, I'm curious how well these hold up for candle making. I want to make something different other than just break away chunks.. http://www.peakcandle.com/category/Soap-Molds.aspx Is there any considerations to be had when using soap molds? Thanks everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Size is your issue with soap molds mold, soap mold are 3 plus ounces. Why are you limited to break a ways? You can use silicone molds to make wax melts you will find a ton of info on here where people use silicone molds to make melts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e911 Posted February 29, 2016 Author Share Posted February 29, 2016 That's the part I wasn't sure of if silicone molds would work or not. Are there any special things I should look for in silicone molds or will any do? I'm limited to break away's because I wasn't sure about other molds. Now that I have my website finally built (minus product pictures) I was looking for something "different" than just the breakaways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Ah the only thing to worry about in silicone too intricate you have to be really careful getting them out of the mold. Like a real looking rose mold petal will want to break off. Here is some that I have made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 I had to go look I did not realize no one had talked about other shapes for melt in a long time. I love using silicone mold for melts. My main problem was designing packaging for them. That is struggle because people will not buy them unless they can see them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e911 Posted February 29, 2016 Author Share Posted February 29, 2016 Thanks Vicky. Where did you get your molds if I may ask? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 I like using clear pretzel type bags for molded melts. Length will depend on how many you want to put in the bag. The melts will stack up nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Van Yulay's is the ones I like the best here is Monica web site https://www.vanyulay.com/ I have got them a lot of place ebay and etsy are also good place to find them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_35550 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Van Yulay is amazing. There are several different designers on that site. I have a dozen silicone cupcake molds that are fluted. I place them on a cookie sheet and then place the cookie sheet on top of my scale (tared out). Color and fragrance my votive wax and pour an ounce into each one. Once the wax hardens, they pop out and they look like little suns. You can package them in cello (careful to use bags that will not cause your melts to lose their fragrance) tie them with ribbon and a tag or leave them loose and let customers choose their own. Intricate patterns can be done but color can render a pattern almost invisible. Its best to try them out and to use sizes that fit most melt pots. Customers expect a lot out of these little guys, so make sure they fragrance for at least two days of constant use. Flex molds are ok but silicone are best. Hard molds don't last long and are a real pain in the release area. I have bing cherries, different sized strawberries, hearts and fruit slices. I've made some myself of maple leaves, acorns and little pumpkins. Fun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e911 Posted March 5, 2016 Author Share Posted March 5, 2016 Vicky, Looking at vanyulay.com, just want to make sure I understand their listing correctly. When it says wax weight .2, that's per cavity right? Sorry for the dumb question but I just want to make sure i understand their listing correctly. Love some of the molds they have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 That is what it usually mean do not be afraid to contact Monica she is a sweetly and will be really helpful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e911 Posted March 5, 2016 Author Share Posted March 5, 2016 Thank you. Sadly, I got a wee bit carried away on her site. 30 items, 700$ later... I think I may have to ease into this whole molds thing But on the plus side, i FINALLY finished my website (minus product pictures )!! That was such a chore, but so far, I love the management/back end! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 I know that feeling well I have a ton of molds it so easy to want to try them all. Congrats on getting you website set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e911 Posted March 5, 2016 Author Share Posted March 5, 2016 Thanks! I think I may try to get a few molds once tax refund arrives (woohoo!). Now just gotta find a supplier for electric warmers hmm.. the hunt continues! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Levines and OBI are good starting points for burners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 The soap molds you were looking at don't work that great with wax. The wax would have to be cooled down to under 140 F in order to not damage the mold. Also, the plastic type makes the wax stick to it and impossible to release. Ask me how I know! You could try a mold release and spray it on before you fill with wax but I can't guarantee that would work. I never tried it but you would need some kind of agent that releases the wax. Those molds work great with M&P soap. The soaps just pop out. Wax, not so much. Honestly, I would go with the mold suggestions Vicky and Chuck mentioned because they are specifically made for wax. Also, if you are looking for another mold supplier C&S has some silicone molds and a huge variety of embed molds like fruits, veggies, nuts, all kinds of shapes and holiday themed shapes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_35550 Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 By the way, you're melts look great Vicky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Thanks Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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