Holly Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 I have always liked the look of fluted tart molds for samples or for separate tarts for sale better than the souffle cup look. However, the souffle cups are a lot easier. I do offer the clamshells but I also like to offer small individual melts or melt samples. I have never gone ahead with the fluted molds because I for some reason cannot come up with an easy way to clean them. I see that many candle makers make the cute fluted tarts but how the heck to you have time to clean them and how can you easily clean them? Do you get several for each scent? They are not cheap? Any ideas? I know that there are mini muffin trays, but I either find the ones that the molds are too small or the ones that are too big. Also, it is really tedius to pour in a tray without dripping all over the place, unless I get that little pour pot that looks like a creamer pourer. I would think by the time I transfer the wax to it, it will cool down too much unless I get a heating plate. What a pain. Thanks for any suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leisa2003 Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 I use these,..I think they are easier to clean then the single molds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted October 11, 2009 Author Share Posted October 11, 2009 (edited) Thanks Leisa. That looks like a good idea. I have not seen the trays before that have fluted molds like that. Are the molds 1 oz. or a little more or a little less? I like the metal fluted molds that are a little larger than 1 oz.....I think around 1.2 or so. There are ones that are slightly smaller than others. The larger ones are not as easy to find. Where did you get the mold tray? Do you find it hard to pour into the molds without dripping all over. Do you use a special pour pot? Thanks again!I use these,..I think they are easier to clean then the single molds. Edited October 11, 2009 by Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanncat18 Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Oh I use the individual fluted molds and they are easy to clean. just put paper towels down on a cookie sheet and put them in the oven at 200 degrees for 15 min and all the wax just slides off. You don't even have to clean them sometimes if the wax isn't all over the outside. The outside gets messier than the inside because I spill some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted October 11, 2009 Author Share Posted October 11, 2009 (edited) Oh I use the individual fluted molds and they are easy to clean. just put paper towels down on a cookie sheet and put them in the oven at 200 degrees for 15 min and all the wax just slides off. You don't even have to clean them sometimes if the wax isn't all over the outside. The outside gets messier than the inside because I spill some.Thanks. I would not want to use paper towels in the oven but would use foil. I do clean my testing jars by putting them in my little toaster oven in the shop, wipe them out with paper towels, and then clean them in the sink with hot soapy water to get off any passed scents or residue any residue left, which there usually is some. If I had enough molds for each scent the remaining residue and scent would not matter, but scents can take on another scent on the surface. I don't really think there is an easy way other than buying enough for each scent but that would cost me an arm and a leg. If I do decide to use the oven it would make the scrubbing easier. I would dump them in hot soapy water afterwards and wash them out. The thing is I would then have to go from the house to the shop. A little toaster oven will take forever. What a pain. Hopefully, I can figure some method out. The trays would be much easier, if I can find the right sized molds.Thanks again. Edited October 11, 2009 by Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindanelson Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 I use these,..I think they are easier to clean then the single molds.Where do I find this mold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie73 Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Where do I find this mold?Holly, I hope that I can help you with a few things. I have used the wilton molds to make tarts. Each of the tarts weighed .74 to .78 ounces and you are able to buy them in a variety of shapes and sizes, which makes it nice for special occasions.I have recently started using the metal tart molds and have found out that some are not the full one ounce. I have ordered some from Candle Source and have not had a chance to use them yet, but comparing them to what I have, they are larger at the bottom of the tart, so hopefully, they will be the full ounce I am looking for. I use the smaller aluminum pitchers, I think they hold two lbs. I like using these for making tarts because it is easier to control the pouring. I fill it about 1/2 full, once again it is easier to control your pouring with less wax in the pitcher. I do spill some, but it is a whole lot less with it half full. I have a cookie sheet that I line with extra heavy foil, I then line it with paper towels. I put my wilton molds and my metal tart molds on them in a 200 degree oven to heat them up. If I need to melt any wax off of them, I just flip them over on the paper towels, then change the paper towels as needed. I have never had any problems with using paper towels in my oven, on low heat. I know this is long, but I hope it will help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin146 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I have seen those trays on ebay. So check there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leisa2003 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 (edited) I have seen them on ebay, but you can also contact Kae. She is on Etsy, and she can do special orders for whatever you'd like. She is wonderful and always send me freebee's with every order.http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5922146ETS: This is the guy I got this particular mold form,..I believe he make them, so if he has no other listings, PM him and Im sure he can make you one.http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-WHITE-TART-MOLD-MOLDS-20-3-CANDLES-SOAPS-TARTS_W0QQitemZ260488665862QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3ca6559b06 Edited October 12, 2009 by leisa2003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquiO Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I don't even bother to clean them. They always pop out clean and if not I can usually just wipe the tiny bit of wax out with a paper towel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leisa2003 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I had alot of PMs from people interested in finding one of these molds. I did contact Kae (Kathy) on Etsy, and she is going to get back with me on these molds. She would be much more reasonably priced then the guy on Ebay and he only lists his like 2 a time, so that he can get higher bids on them. I have seen them sell for as much as $25 and to me, thats just to much. I will PM all of you who are interested in one of these molds, just as soon as I here back from her. These are thick plastic, much thicker then milkyway molds. I have used mine probably over 50 times and its still in great shape. I just wipe them out with a paper towel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leisa2003 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 (edited) GREAT NEWS!!I just chatted with the guy on ebay that makes these molds (the one I posted) and if you contact him (PM) and ask him to do a buy-it-now listing on ebay for this mold, he will be glad to at $8.99 and $5.98 shipping. :smiley2: Like I said earlier, I have seen the auctions for these go as high as $25,..Im glad he is willing to do this.http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-WHITE-TART-MOLD-MOLDS-20-3-CANDLES-SOAPS-TARTS_W0QQitemZ260488665321QQihZ016QQcategoryZ41207QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m444QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DCRX%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3DSI%252BUA%252BLM%252BLA%26otn%3D3%26ps%3D63 Edited October 12, 2009 by leisa2003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindanelson Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Thanks leisa2003. I just contacted him. I watched one last night go for $26.00...too steep for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leisa2003 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Thanks leisa2003. I just contacted him. I watched one last night go for $26.00...too steep for me.Yeah, thats to steep for me also. I told him some of you ladies may be contacting him. You will really like these molds, they are durable and I love that you can make 20 tarts at a time, with just one mold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanncat18 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Hmm, I just checked it out on ebay and it looks like it's still the standard auction. Did we need to contact him to get the buy it now thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leisa2003 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Hmm, I just checked it out on ebay and it looks like it's still the standard auction. Did we need to contact him to get the buy it now thing?Yes, contact him and tell him that you are interested in a buy-it-now for this mold. I told him I would be sending some peeps his way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judette Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I don't even bother to clean them. They always pop out clean and if not I can usually just wipe the tiny bit of wax out with a paper towel.I don't either. Only if I get a bunch of wax on the outside. Even then it doesn't really matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleMama6 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Oh Leisa,I love that mold!! I just sent him an e-mail and hopefully will here back. Makes me want to pour some just thinking of the ease!!Thanks for the information. I will let you know if I have any problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbaranj Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Thanks for the info Leisa.I tried bidding on this mold last night...but it got too crazy.I emailed him like you suggested. Will report back to your post if I get a reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 GREAT NEWS!!I just chatted with the guy on ebay that makes these molds (the one I posted) and if you contact him (PM) and ask him to do a buy-it-now listing on ebay for this mold, he will be glad to at $8.99 and $5.98 shipping. :smiley2: Like I said earlier, I have seen the auctions for these go as high as $25,..Im glad he is willing to do this.http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-WHITE-TART-MOLD-MOLDS-20-3-CANDLES-SOAPS-TARTS_W0QQitemZ260488665321QQihZ016QQcategoryZ41207QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m444QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DCRX%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3DSI%252BUA%252BLM%252BLA%26otn%3D3%26ps%3D63This is great news, Leisa. Thank you! I need to look at your original response to me.....are they slightly under 1 oz.? I like them no less than an oz. and actually slightly more....1/2 oz. Some of the metal molds are barely an oz. and then there is another one that is a little bigger than 1 oz. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 (edited) Hi Debbie, Thank you so much for your helpfulness. I too have notice that there are some tart molds that are not quite a full oz. and others that are a little over. I prefer the bigger ones. They are a little harder to find...not as many places carry them. I do use the 2 lb. pour pot when I pour my tealights and do the same thing you do....do not fill it up too far. Whenb I pour my tealights, solo cups or clamshell molds it is easy for me to pour because I can have them near the edge of the table. After I pour a whole row, I move them back and pour more. I find it harder to pour into a tray. I may just give it a try and see how it goes. There are those little pour pots (can't remember who has it...possibly Candles and Supplies) that are smaller and have a narrower mouth for tedious pouring. I may try these. That is good to know that you have not had trouble using paper towels in the oven. I will figure something out for the cleaning. I would prefer to not have to go into the house to use the oven but my little toaster oven that I have in the shop is kinda small. Chances are, there will not be enough residue with the tart wax I am using now, so I may just be able to wash them out in the sink without having to melt anything off of them. What a pain though to have to wash them and then lay then out to dry. I am trying to speed up my productions time (everything takes me forever with my products) but it does not seem like it is going to happen easily. LOLThanks again and happy pouring!~HollyHolly, I hope that I can help you with a few things. I have used the wilton molds to make tarts. Each of the tarts weighed .74 to .78 ounces and you are able to buy them in a variety of shapes and sizes, which makes it nice for special occasions.I have recently started using the metal tart molds and have found out that some are not the full one ounce. I have ordered some from Candle Source and have not had a chance to use them yet, but comparing them to what I have, they are larger at the bottom of the tart, so hopefully, they will be the full ounce I am looking for. I use the smaller aluminum pitchers, I think they hold two lbs. I like using these for making tarts because it is easier to control the pouring. I fill it about 1/2 full, once again it is easier to control your pouring with less wax in the pitcher. I do spill some, but it is a whole lot less with it half full. I have a cookie sheet that I line with extra heavy foil, I then line it with paper towels. I put my wilton molds and my metal tart molds on them in a 200 degree oven to heat them up. If I need to melt any wax off of them, I just flip them over on the paper towels, then change the paper towels as needed. I have never had any problems with using paper towels in my oven, on low heat. I know this is long, but I hope it will help! Edited October 12, 2009 by Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leisa2003 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 This is great news, Leisa. Thank you! I need to look at your original response to me.....are they slightly under 1 oz.? I like them no less than an oz. and actually slightly more....1/2 oz. Some of the metal molds are barely an oz. and then there is another one that is a little bigger than 1 oz. Thanks again!Holly, I get 1 ounce exactly out of my tarts. No more no less, unless I dont fill them quite full. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted October 13, 2009 Author Share Posted October 13, 2009 Holly, I get 1 ounce exactly out of my tarts. No more no less, unless I dont fill them quite full.Thanks Leisa. That is great! I meant to say slightly more....."1.2" oz. As long as it is 1 oz. that is good. I will check into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie73 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Holly, you are very welcome! Also, when I told you I use paper towels in my 200 degree oven, it is an electric oven. I don't know how it would work if you have a gas oven, it may not make any difference, because the paper towel is not coming in direct contact with the flame. Maybe someone will chime in here with their ideas. I would not want to tell you something that could be potentially dangerous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquiO Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 I have a gas oven and use paper towels. To clean my metal molds I set the oven to 200, line a baking sheet with paper towels, place my mold upside down on the towels and then stick 'em in for 5-10 minutes. I use rubber dishwashing gloves to handle the hot molds and wipe away any remaining wax that hasn't dripped onto the paper towels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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