k&g Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 I've been making hurricane/luminaries for a few weeks now. While I think they're coming out pretty cool I'm having problems getting them out of the molds and when I put them in the freezer for a few minutes (maybe 10) the wax cracks.This is what I'm using:started with 4w x 4.5h molds; now am using 5.5w x 4hstraight paraffin wax - from Yaleyno additivesseamless aluminum moldsDoes anyone use mold release? I would think this would cause a problem with trying to get the picture to stick to the mold ... I also think I could be wrong! Also - what do you use to plug the holes - I didn't have a problem with the smaller molds, but keep having the wax leak out of the larger molds - I may be pouring too hot - approx 185 - and that's what I think it's suppose to be.Thanks for any suggestions.BTW - I've found so many new things to try here I'd like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for putting me in even more debt! Have a great weekend!!Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 I've been making hurricane/luminaries for a few weeks now. While I think they're coming out pretty cool I'm having problems getting them out of the molds and when I put them in the freezer for a few minutes (maybe 10) the wax cracks.This is what I'm using:started with 4w x 4.5h molds; now am using 5.5w x 4hstraight paraffin wax - from Yaleyno additivesDoes anyone use mold release? I would think this would cause a problem with trying to get the picture to stick to the mold ... I also think I could be wrong! Also - what do you use to plug the holes - I didn't have a problem with the smaller molds, but keep having the wax leak out of the larger molds - I may be pouring too hot - approx 185 - and that's what I think it's suppose to be.Thanks for any suggestions.BTW - I've found so many new things to try here I'd like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for putting me in even more debt! Have a great weekend!!LoriFor metal/tin molds use business card magnets, on the bottom of the mold, they hold great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k&g Posted July 15, 2006 Author Share Posted July 15, 2006 Thanks Candleman!I edited my already lengthy post to say I'm actually using aluminum molds. Great idea about the magnets though - I'll have to remember that for use on metal molds ... and I've got rolls of magnets for another craft thingy we do.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OFCILynn Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 This is a great idea regarding the biz card magnets! I used to sell Avon and have quite a few of these and have now found a use for them!! Thanks for the info!!God Bless,Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 Well.......first of all......never put them in the freezer....only the refrigerator. Check them in 5 minutes. Seriously. I use micro 180 (1/2 oz pp) and that helps with the cracking.You can use little rubber plugs to cover the holes....candle supply places sell them cheap. Or.....if you don't want the holes there, you can seal them with Goop. It lasts for years or maybe even forever. I pour canes at 200 and they don't leak even with the rubber plugs. Also, the rubber plugs can be removed and that releases the suction and the candles come out much easier. Hope this helps a bit. Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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