Gemma3758 Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Hi Everyone, I’m using 8 cell silicone moulds to make snapbars. I’m finding when I de-mould the bars some wax is sticking in the corners of the mould spoiling the overall finish of the bar. Im using Ecosoya Q230 and pouring at approximately 72 degrees. I leave the bars for a minimum of 3 hours at room temperature before de-moulding. Can anyone offer any advice? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 I know nothing about soy - is Q230 a container wax? If so it could be it's just too soft of a wax for the silicone, or it could be 3 hours is not long enough to have the wax be properly hard enough to unmold. You could try leaving it in for a couple hours longer and that could possibly help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aptommo Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 52 minutes ago, Gemma3758 said: Hi Everyone, I’m using 8 cell silicone moulds to make snapbars. I’m finding when I de-mould the bars some wax is sticking in the corners of the mould spoiling the overall finish of the bar. Im using Ecosoya Q230 and pouring at approximately 72 degrees. I leave the bars for a minimum of 3 hours at room temperature before de-moulding. Can anyone offer any advice? Thanks in advance. I had a lot of issues with container wax and silicone molds. You ideally want either the GW for Wax and Melts or the Ecosoya PB for them. I would recommend just leaving them sit longer, maybe even overnight with the container wax and even then you may miss some corners or detail when removing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Pop them in the freezer for 5 minutes, it typically will release very easily. You have to wait till the melts are back at room temp to actually package them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemma3758 Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 Thanks for the suggestions everyone, much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary in Canada Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 I thought Q230 was Ecosoya's pillar wax?? The old one use to just pop out of the mold..the new one should also? Did you say you poured at 72 deg....? Is that celcius? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemma3758 Posted January 10, 2019 Author Share Posted January 10, 2019 Yes I’m pouring at 72c. I’ve tried some of the suggestions and still just the corners of each mold are sticking. When the mold is brand new is doesn’t happen but after a few uses this starts to occur. Maybe I’m being picky, it’s not terrible but I like my melts to look perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammydoo22 Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Hi Gemma Did you find a solution to this? I am also using the 8 cell snapbar mould and my corners keep sticking and breaking off! Just a bit frustrating. I’m using soy pillar wax so thought this would work. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megannnnn Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 On 4/4/2019 at 10:53 AM, Sammydoo22 said: Hi Gemma Did you find a solution to this? I am also using the 8 cell snapbar mould and my corners keep sticking and breaking off! Just a bit frustrating. I’m using soy pillar wax so thought this would work. Thanks 3rd person to the party lol! i know this is a year on but did either of you find a solution? Please say yes! mine was perfect with Q220 then it discontinued. Iv tried everything and Im getting close to my last resort of kicking the lot down the street 😂 thanks in advance! X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiper Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 I have this issue with most of my moulds but particularly the snap bar moulds and the white residue after cleaning also never get the shine back to my moulds which is leaving a dull finnish to my melts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lea6988 Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 On 2/18/2021 at 7:48 PM, Spiper said: I have this issue with most of my moulds but particularly the snap bar moulds and the white residue after cleaning also never get the shine back to my moulds which is leaving a dull finnish to my melts I still have issues with the corners breaking of nap bars only I pour at 60°c a bit better but not perfect. I uses Gw 494. I use washing up liquid and a scrubbing brush when dry I then then use a heat gun and that removes the residue left once they have dried. If you don't have one you could try a hairdryer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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