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Beeswax & Polycarbonate molds?


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I have about 8 pounds of natural colored beeswax, and was wondering if I can make votives in the polycarbonate molds? I am wondering if they will come out of the molds after they set. Any help would be greatly appreciated, because I have only used beeswax as an additive, and know less than nothing about using it straight. Sandi

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I've only used regular votive molds for my beeswax votives, so I'm not much help with the poly molds. I think if you use wicks pins and spray them good with a silicone mold release, they should make great votives. Let me know how you make out!! :cool2: Just don't get your beeswax too hot, it works best if you use it after it's just melted, it doesn't need to be real hot.

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ChrisR, thank you so much for answering me. I did try it, and it worked just fine as far as getting them out of the molds. All I had to do was roll them in my hands, putting a little pressure on them and they came right out. The wick pins though were not that simple. I had to wrestle them out, even though I used mold release.

I am really impressed with how beautifully the beeswax burns just by itself. The flame seems so steady, and a really clean burn.

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