ECreations Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Hi there, i've read on several posts people either use the oven method and or a solution-based cleaning agent. I dont have wax buildup on the inside of my molds its more of like residue from the wax, and i am wondering the best way to get the molds "spotless" again. Would it be just as easy to use my heat gun and wipe or more of solution-type spray and wipe? any help would be great. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 You can use your heat gun. Or if it's just a bit a paper towel might be good enough. I personally don't worry about getting my molds spotless as long as they are clean. The more I use them, the more seasoned they get, the better they release without any "work" to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECreations Posted January 18, 2017 Author Share Posted January 18, 2017 Thank You! The issue im getting, even when poured correctly those spots are appearing on my candle and its just nasty looking, but maybe im not tempering them enough before use? I'm not sure but will play around with it. Again, Thank You! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 I'm not sure what spots you mean, but if you clean your molds well enough in between sessions it should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostrider Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 I find using rubbing alcohol works best for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 What kind of wax? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECreations Posted January 19, 2017 Author Share Posted January 19, 2017 13 hours ago, TallTayl said: What kind of wax? American Soy Organics P100 Ultimate Pillar Blend and Ecosoy PB they both leave kind of a residue in the bottom, and then even after being wiped out it still leaves marks on the top of my candles. Is it possible due to a temperature issue? Maybe use a little more heat on my mold before pour, especially the bottom (top)? Or should i go 5-10 degrees hotter or cooler? Both waxes i melt at 180-185 and pour at 170 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Have you got a heat gun? Try heating the inside of the mold then wiping it out with paper towels. Something doesn't sound right to me. Molds don't leave 'spots' on candles. Also, metal molds actually work better when used a lot (seasoned). I have never had to use a professional mold cleaner or mold release on my molds other then when one was brand new. After some usage the candles pop out.... without any residue or spots. Can you tell us where you purchased the molds? Are they aluminum or another metal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECreations Posted January 19, 2017 Author Share Posted January 19, 2017 5 minutes ago, Candybee said: Have you got a heat gun? Try heating the inside of the mold then wiping it out with paper towels. Something doesn't sound right to me. Molds don't leave 'spots' on candles. Also, metal molds actually work better when used a lot (seasoned). I have never had to use a professional mold cleaner or mold release on my molds other then when one was brand new. After some usage the candles pop out.... without any residue or spots. Can you tell us where you purchased the molds? Are they aluminum or another metal? Yes i do got a heat gun, i had tried using the heat gun/paper towel method but was still left with spots/ very tiny almost pitted like, and sometime a rough patch but then the rest of the candle top would turn out smooth and shiny. its very odd, maybe im doing something wrong, or haven't done something correctly. they are a metal mold (tin plated steel) and purchased from a local candle shop, https://villagecraftandcandle.com/candle-making/accessories/metal-candle-molds/scallop-flower-mold might be just the mold maybe? im not sure, the candle i did last night after a good wiping and heating turned out significantly better than some of my other ones but still a few spots and not perfect. maybe im just being too picky lol. ive included a couple pictures too maybe help in determining what the problem maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Hard to tell on this iPad screen even zoomed in, but is sure looks like frosting to my eyes. Since you are using soy, that makes me even more certain it is frosting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECreations Posted January 19, 2017 Author Share Posted January 19, 2017 13 minutes ago, TallTayl said: Hard to tell on this iPad screen even zoomed in, but is sure looks like frosting to my eyes. Since you are using soy, that makes me even more certain it is frosting. Thanks for the response, maybe im not recognizing it as frosting, as im still a bit newbish. But, i only really have this issue with the molds and not my glass candles, maybe im doing something wrong with the PillarBlend. Would dropping it in pour temperature change/help cut down on this? i know i can't go to low, as i like Shiny candles, and dont want a mottled candle. Being in Canada, during the winter months for pouring candles can really be an issue lol. Would having the mold warmed before pour help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flicker Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 I always washed my soy molds after they were clean in hot soapy water and dried well. That will prevent this. I use a microfiber washcloth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 3 minutes ago, Flicker said: I always washed my soy molds after they were clean in hot soapy water and dried well. That will prevent this. I use a microfiber washcloth. If anybody does this make sure you get the molds really really dry or they can/will rust if they are tin or aluminum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flicker Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 aluminum won't rust, ever. But tin and other metals absolutely will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 (edited) On 1/18/2017 at 2:41 PM, ECreations said: Thank You! The issue im getting, even when poured correctly those spots are appearing on my candle and its just nasty looking, but maybe im not tempering them enough before use? I'm not sure but will play around with it. Again, Thank You! I use a mold cleaner when mine get to where it wears gray on the candles. I still do the warming in an oven, but when I wipe out those molds and there is still a gray that colors my paper towel, it's time to clean it with the mold cleaner. Edited January 27, 2017 by Scented Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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