Pam W Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Tried a cold pour at 150* in my embossed molds and this is what I got. When I first de-molded I thought I had frosting till I took a closer look and it's all tiny air bubbles. I did tap the sides after pouring but obviously it didn't work. Oh well, no more cold pour in this mold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterfly Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 I can't help with problem, but I love the mold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 I love the mold too. I think it looks cool. Is it metal? You could use a heat gun on the outside after you pour it. That might help. Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth-VT Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Maybe try running some hot air with your heat gun down into the liner of that mold a little before you pour (before careful not to melt those beautiful liners). That way you can still pour cold, but it might aleviate the bubbles. I get those in my votives and pillars sometimes if my mold is not quite the right temp, even when pouring colder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted January 27, 2006 Author Share Posted January 27, 2006 I hit it with the heat gun in one spot and the bubbles popped leaving pits. Alan warned me about this back when I first got the molds but I just had to try anyway. I did make a couple at pouring temp of 160* with no problem. Just poured another -- going for a mottle:) Beth: I use the heat gun on the liner to clean it and it doesn't harm it - course I keep it moving.Donita: the liner is rubber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenniejr Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 Wish I had a magic answer for you. :undecided I do love the way that design looks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelleRie Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 I love that mold! Sorry I can't help w/ your question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 Oh....rubber?????? I know that you will figure it out....just takes practice. I used to make lollipops in antique family molds and I had to learn how to exactly pour the hot syrup for those molds. I almost gave up in the beginning, but finally learned and ended up selling a bunch of them. I would love to have molds like that. Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzie Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 It may not be what you intended but I like it. :smiley2: Good luck with your future attempts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Hi Pam - I sure do like that candle!About the air bubbles... Did you use a release agent on the rubber? The release not only helps the candle to slip out of the mold, but it helps diminish the surface tension of the mold material so that pesky air bubbles do not stick to it so readily. In other media, vibration is used to help air bubbles group and rise to the surface. I have a hand-held hand massager thingy that does a great job on air bubbles... Maybe you could dip the candle to coat over the bubbles...I hope you can find what's causing the bubbles and a solution, 'cause that mold is BEE-YOU-TEE-FULL!!! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted January 29, 2006 Author Share Posted January 29, 2006 didn't have any problem with air bubbles until I dropped the pour temp down to 150* ..I've poured a bunch of these and the finish has always been great at any temp above the 150*... I was just hoping for a little frosting this time. I think it looks kinda neat cause it's consistant all around the candle but I wouldn't sell one like it to anyone - this is a tester -- still trying to wick the darn things. Next time I feel ambitious, I'll chill the insert & lub it to see what happens. I can always exercise my option to remelt. Like the idea of the vibrator -- got one in a closet somewhere:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 You're just not patient enough to pour them at the right temp and wait for them to cool, are you? Have you made anything besides the 'cane and the air bubble candle yet?I saw candles at BBB today made in molds just like this. They were labeled Oversize Pillars, LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted January 30, 2006 Author Share Posted January 30, 2006 Top,Patience is something I usually run low on:cheesy2: . I've poured several regular candles in the 3 different sizes and while doing the boring wick testing on them, I'm entertaining myself by experimenting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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