manda Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 :confused:Hi, Can anyone advise me of a good way to clean my polycarbonate moulds. I have made a few recently and the wax seems to either come away from the candle or there is a bad surface effect on the candle, kind of like a white dusty effect. I have cleaned the mould out with hot water and dryed it with paper towel while the mould is still hot, this seems to take of the remaining wax. I have double checked my candle formula and reused the candles that did work, the wax appears to be fine when put in a diffrent mould, I have only managed to make 1 perfect candle and that was the first one. I hope someone can help me out. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 I think warm, soapy water is about the best thing for the polys. I wouldn't suggest blasting it with heat as it will warp. Maybe before you remove your candles you could give it a good soak in cold water first. I was thinking some I have from England said to clean with mineral spirits, but I cannot find those directions to help you out much at all on using that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manda Posted October 31, 2006 Author Share Posted October 31, 2006 I have tryed washing it in soapy water, heating it in the oven befor pouring, which did kind of work. Unfortunately part of my candle is still sticking to the mould, I have used water baths for cooling, i also lightly oiled the inside but i just cant get a perfect finish. Not all of the candle is damaged just the pointed edges, it is a triplet mould. The picture is the dreaded candle:smiley2: I am starting to think i should just buy another mould. I think that i have done something to it, i just cant figure out what. HELP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Might have damaged it with heat or fragrance. Polys and FOs don't tango I don't know what type of heat, but that could have hurt the surface. You could let the business where you bought from know of the issues you're having. They might have a better suggestion. I will say, I used to get about 5 uses out of a poly before they bit the dirt. I have to remind myself that polys and I don't tango well together either. There are such unique and great shapes out there, but I need life out of my molds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manda Posted November 1, 2006 Author Share Posted November 1, 2006 Thanks Scented. I have contacted the supplier and they told me to try heating the mould and cleaning it with a very soft cloth. Also to try silicone spray as well. I tried all of the above and I still have the same problem. I think I have killed my mould. only used it twice and got it perfect first time round, wish i new what i did wrong second time. I bought it because polys are the biggest cheapest range that I can get in the UK, all other moulds are very expensive and there is not alot of variety, unfortunately. O well better luck next time:smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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