cmspath Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 do you have to clean the molds out every time your pour?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyvega Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 I personally have to because of the frost residue that is left inside the molds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmspath Posted April 6, 2007 Author Share Posted April 6, 2007 That is what I was afraid of.. it is such a PITA.. but worth it in the end.... I guess.. Thanks for the reply.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyvega Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 That is what I was afraid of.. it is such a PITA.. but worth it in the end.... I guess.. Thanks for the reply..Yeah, I guess it's a pita, but I've got the rhythm down now, so it doesn't take long lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnjieBurdett Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 If the moulds are metal just stick em in the oven upside down on some kitchen roll for a bit - on low of course Does the trick and they just need a quick wipe afterwards - maybe.Anjie,x. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmspath Posted April 6, 2007 Author Share Posted April 6, 2007 The oven trick is what I do.. I think I am just plain ole' lazy.. lol :rolleyes2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 Or you could zap them with the heat gun for a few seconds. It's easy, takes less energy and less time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyvega Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 Or you could zap them with the heat gun for a few seconds. It's easy, takes less energy and less time. That's what I do - zap and wipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 I clean after every use too. I use the oven method though because I'm cleaning so many molds at one time. I can fit 12 molds on a sheet, and it's much quicker for me to wipe them out while another sheet of 12 is in the oven than to use a heat gun.That's just me though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyvega Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 I clean after every use too. I use the oven method though because I'm cleaning so many molds at one time. I can fit 12 molds on a sheet, and it's much quicker for me to wipe them out while another sheet of 12 is in the oven than to use a heat gun.That's just me though!Maybe if I had an oven in the basement - I'm going up and down the stairs too much as it is lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 I clean after every use too. I use the oven method though because I'm cleaning so many molds at one time. I can fit 12 molds on a sheet, and it's much quicker for me to wipe them out while another sheet of 12 is in the oven than to use a heat gun.That's just me though!Well, yes this is true. LOL I should have qualified my answer and if I have more than say 10 or so molds, then, yes I use the oven too. If it's under that many then I will use the heat gun. Just easier for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 Maybe if I had an oven in the basement - I'm going up and down the stairs too much as it is lolI hear that! We've converted my garage into my workshop, and my dad wired a spot for me to have an oven out there. I just haven't looked for a cheap one yet, so I still bring ALL the molds into the house. At least I don't have stairs! LOL If I did, I would probably heat gun them all!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grama Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 I just turn mine upside down on the electric griddle thingie!! That thingie is a life saver. Keeps pouring pots warm etc. I always turn it on to about 225 when I start making candles and that way it is hot by time wax is ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalamazoo Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 I also use the heatgun method. My DH says its a waste of time, while I am heat gunning the moulds and cleaning them out I could be doing something else, like packing candles or wicking up moulds that are clean etc. He has a point I suppose, but it really does not take me that long as I don´t have that many moulds and I usually do it while waiting for my wax to melt. I guess he means well though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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