iammommytwo Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 About 1/3 of my votives are not releasing from the wick pins . I have tried putting them in the freezer for a moment, but I'm still getting chunks that break off the bottoms and remain stuck to the wick pins.....then I have to re-melt and re-pour, cause they don't sit flat.Do I need to use that release spray ( is that for soy??). It just really stinks when only one of the three I made are worth a ****.TIA for any other suggestions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goosebay_1999 Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 What wax are u using? I had a terrible time with the Ecosoya PB releasing from my wick pins. That's why it is being used for tarts! I even put mine in the freezer as well and they just would not release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 Know what you mean, I always have this problem. I have mold release and have used it, maybe just not enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 I had that happen with a soy wax I tested, what worked for me was to zap the bottom of the wick pin with a heat gun & pin came right out. I found this to much work for votives so I did not go with that wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathleen Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 Mine only do that if I try and release them too soon. I can take them out of the votive mold a lot sooner than I can get them off the darn wick pins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 Has the wax gotten under the wick pin? If so just use your thumb nail to pry the base off a little. Should pull right out. Remember reading someplace if you put the votives in the fridge to get them out of the cup you need to let the votive return to room temp before removing the pin. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candelecandlecompany Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 I use a release wax and my votives don't stick at all. I tried the wick pins and I just don't like them. It took me a long time to find a soy wax that my scents throw great in both hot and cold. When I used the wick pins they too stuck. So I did away with the wick pins and my votives don't stick. The only other time the votives stuck is when I, having a blonde moment, hot glued the wicks down in the votive molds. What an idiot I was that day. If you find out why they stick let me know and I might try the wick pins again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iammommytwo Posted April 1, 2006 Author Share Posted April 1, 2006 Deb-- I am using the Ecosoya PB, and add a little bit of CB to it to soften it up a tad (had a few people suggest this, including my supplier)CandleMan-- I just might have to agree, that there is a bit too much work involved to do votives. Perhaps I'll just stick w/my tarts.Yes, at times there is a tiny bit of wax that gets under the pin, and I do scrape it off w/my nail or a butter knife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeana Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 Try the heat gun on the bottom of the pin. Then tap the top of the pin. It is fast and easy and it works fantastic. You only heat them for about 3or 4 seconds each. This works for any type of pillar blend I have tried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iammommytwo Posted April 1, 2006 Author Share Posted April 1, 2006 Try the heat gun on the bottom of the pin. Then tap the top of the pin. It is fast and easy and it works fantastic. You only heat them for about 3or 4 seconds each. This works for any type of pillar blend I have tried.yup...guess it's time for a heat gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeana Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 I couldn't live without mine. I use it just about everyday:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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