What are your favorite silicone molds

[Oceangazer1]

If you use silicone molds...what type do you like the most? The yellow rubber molds or the softer silicone molds that are alittle more expensive. Which lasts longer for you? Thank you for opinions.

[kandlekrazy]

I like the softer silicone molds, the yellow rubber that I had lost their shape fairly quickly.

[Sharon in KY]

The soft stuff and Van Yulay has the softest soft/flexible silicone. The yellow is just too stiff for my old Arthritis hands.

[barbaranj]

The soft ones....by far IMO.

[Bernadette]

I have many, many molds of both kinds. On intricate work, with small release openings, that have to be pushed out, I find the softer silicone works best. On bigger items, intricate or not, with a slit, they both work well. The molds I use for one line have thousands of pours on them, and are all still in great condition too. I think alot depends on your demolding style, wax, and mold storage method.

[Vicky_CO]

I like the super soft ones also I have both but I noticed with soy the softer the better but with other waxes it doesn't seem to make as much difference both if care for properly will last a very long time

[funkymonkey66]

I always got mine from flexible molds so what ever the yellow silicone was I really liked. My older ones are much softer then the newer ones from her and the softer ones are easier to work with. I just bought some urathane molds from the moldmakinghandyman and I have to say I like his mold material better then the silicone. It is clear yellow and everything slides out much better and it's cheaper.

[Alajane]

I have many, many molds of both kinds. On intricate work, with small release openings, that have to be pushed out, I find the softer silicone works best. On bigger items, intricate or not, with a slit, they both work well. The molds I use for one line have thousands of pours on them, and are all still in great condition too. I think alot depends on your demolding style, wax, and mold storage method.

Bernadette, would you share proper mold storage methods? I'm probably doing it wrong!!

Thanks,

Jane

[Bernadette]

Especially for the sofer molds, they should be put in some sort of protective container, one per container. Many of the ones I have are small enough to fit in the cheap, plastic food containers you can buy at the store. That way, you can see what's in it and it won't lose it's shape. If you store soft molds on top of each other, eventually the ones on the bottom will loose their shape. The containers also keep them clean. If they're not going to be used for awhile, they should be lightly oiled before putting in the container. Weather elements can affect molds, too. For instance, I live in an area of very low humidity. You can't keep rubber bands here for more than a couple of months without having them totally dry out and snap. That can dry out the molds and make them brittle over time. Storing in containers prevents this from happening.

[Alajane]

Bernadette, thanks for that information. All the molds I have are sheets about the size of a muffin tin, so it may take some hunting for containers. I had no idea they should be stored that way. Of course, I live in Alabama, where humidity is the name of the game, so it might not be as much of a problem here.

Again, thanks. We learn so much here!

Jane

[Bernadette]

Alajane, I know they have the size you need at the supermarket, probably Walmart too. They're over in the foil, clingwrap isle. I forget how many there are in a pak, but they're relatively inexpensive.

[Alajane]

Thanks, I'll look next time I'm in the grocery.

Jane

[Oceangazer1]

I always got mine from flexible molds so what ever the yellow silicone was I really liked. My older ones are much softer then the newer ones from her and the softer ones are easier to work with. I just bought some urathane molds from the moldmakinghandyman and I have to say I like his mold material better then the silicone. It is clear yellow and everything slides out much better and it's cheaper.

Hi FunkyMonkey,

The yellow molds are not silicone, they are polyurathane. I don't want you to be led astray on the facts. I've noticed they have been repeated called silicone on the boards, but they aren't. Now as far as the moldmakinghandyman goes, I don't know what they use. I will have to check it out. But if they are super soft, usually they are silicone. The cheap price throws me alittle.