snow Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 I got an easter egg mold and want to know...I'm planning on using astroV wax and Z wicks, does that sound ok? It's 21/2 diameter x 3" tall. I also have some pillar wax, any suggestions? Thhis is my first attempt at this mold. Any suggestions or help would be appreciated, thanks so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Astro V is a votive wax and ment to liquidfy. You should burn in a tight fighting container. It is not a free standing pillar wax. If it was me I would use a pillar wax since people might just want to burn on a plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow Posted March 16, 2007 Author Share Posted March 16, 2007 Ok, I poured the first egg with a piller wax, OK6228. Will I have to poke relief holes and do a second pour? I've never used a silicone mold, so please help!:embarasse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernadette Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 I have found when using silicone molds and pillar wax in mold that size that relief holes are needed, with a second pour if you want a smooth bottom. HTH:grin2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow Posted March 16, 2007 Author Share Posted March 16, 2007 I did it! Got the egg out and it looks pretty good. I did poke holes and did a re-pour but didn't test burn yet. Whats the best wax to use for silicone molds, I need to get some more wax, mainly all I have is J50 and Astor V. The pillar wax was just one slab sample. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alohajacki Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Hi , I always tried to use the same wax from Gen Wax it was a granulated wax It was very easy to weigh out consistantly I don't think they have it anymore tho) and I believe the temp on it was a 138-140 melt point and depending on what shape and size I was making would depend on if I added hardners to it I just believe tho if you find a good wax stay with it BUt don't be afraid to try differant additives or adding a a percentage of a harder wax and adjusting your wicks Remeber during the summer months you need a stonger strenth candle in some parts of the country Jacki http://www.discountsiliconemolds.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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