Blest2BAmerican Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 I have a grubby electric candle mold that I turned inside out to clean and it ripped down the side and part of the bottom. Is there a way to fix it so I can still pour candles? Grrrr, it was expensive and I've only poured a handful of candles with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernadette Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 If the maker advertises that you can turn their molds inside out, I'd take pics and send to them and see if they might replace it. If they don't advertise that you can turn them inside out, you never should as some silicone will split if you try...but that's a mute point now. You can try lining up the split evenly, and putting rubber bands around the mold at different heights along the sides, and pouring it(put inside a pan just in case). It may work, it may not - but you'll never know unless you try.:tiptoe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernadette Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 I forgot to add, make sure the rubber bands you use are big enough so that they hold the rip together but don't squeeze the mold out of shape(kinda like an hourglass). HTH:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blest2BAmerican Posted January 31, 2010 Author Share Posted January 31, 2010 Yep, they advertised that it could be turned inside out. I was going to try the rubberbands because I know that is how one of the silicone mold makers does theirs. I'm wondering if anyone has used a special type of glue or tape to seal it up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernadette Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 I would definately take some pics and send them along to the moldmaker, telling them what happened and see if they'll replace it. Make sure you let them know how many candles you've made from the mold also. All of them say hundreds. I've never found a glue or tape that works on these. Once there's a rip, that's it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blest2BAmerican Posted January 31, 2010 Author Share Posted January 31, 2010 Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billie Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I use Aluminum tape on my candle molds to seal my wick in the hole and it holds up to high heat. I wonder if it would work on silicone? I get it at Walmart in the plumbing section. It is not the same as duct tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I was going to suggest the aluminum tape too. I didn't know you could get it at Walmart when I bought it though and got mine at Home Depot. A HUGE roll cost me about $7-8 but as far as I'm concerned, that stuff it worth its weight in GOLD! Wonderful stuff. If you can't find it/it doesn't work you could try that mold sealer puddy stuff. *Goes to look for a link cause I don't know the proper name*http://newcart.candlesandsupplies.com/Store/Products/Candles/PID-MS.aspxThat stuff is really good too. I've never tried it with silicone but it might be worth a shot. I do agree also that if the manufacturer/supplier advertised it could be turned inside out, then contact them about it and see if they'll refund you/replace it, especially if it was a recent purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernadette Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Tried it...doesn't work...remember, people love silicone molds because nothing sticks to them, including the tape. It may hold for a minute when you first tape it, but the second you start bending the mold, it will come off. Much less expensive to hold together with rubberbands. Let us know if the moldmaker replaces it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 They sell a glue, try Smooth Onhttp://www.smooth-on.com/faq_display.php?faq_id=36&cID=4, but it is expensive. Says to clean with acetone and apply glue. Why not clean and then try silcone caulking for the glue. Put a candle you've made to keep the form, glue and then maybe some rubber bands to keep together. Don't know if this way will take turning inside out but may last for awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TamiW Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I put mold on the inside of a leg of an old pair of panty hose. That way I don't get the hourglass shape to the mold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beekeeper_sd Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I have a grubby electric candle mold that I turned inside out to clean and it ripped down the side and part of the bottom. Is there a way to fix it so I can still pour candles? Grrrr, it was expensive and I've only poured a handful of candles with it.I have a silicone mold that I made myself that ripped pretty significantly. I just make sure the rip is aligned evenly and rubber band snugly. I've used it for over a year this way and have no problems with the mold. Silicone is very forgiving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
van_yulay Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 (edited) Well, ok.. I dont know what is going on lately, but everyone is sending their molds to me to patch.Who ever makes that purple stuff ....... anyways. I use silicone to patch silicone. I dont charge anything. Because I just dab a little on the mold when I am pouring silicone. So if you would like to send it to me, I will fix it. You pay shipping. Or you can go down to the harware store and buy , just regular silicone.(in the tube) It will ahere to it. Just make sure that you dont put so much on that it dribbles down inside. Because then you will ruin it. Monica Edited February 2, 2010 by van_yulay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blest2BAmerican Posted February 2, 2010 Author Share Posted February 2, 2010 Thanks for everyone's response. I knew others had to have experienced the same problem. Yep, Monica it is a purple mold. How funny that you knew that. I will try to patch it with silicone and hold it together with a nylon and rubber bands until it dries. If that fails I'll try the tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
van_yulay Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 That sounds great. I have litterly have fixed 5 molds this past week.... Wish they would change silicone. It is not good for those electric molds. Anyways, Good luck. I do like the idea of the nylon.. I am going to use that idea. Monica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenscandles Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 That is funny because I bought a purple mold off the classies not long ago and I was cleaning it yesterday and noticed that one of the cavities almost has a hole in the bottom. It is so thin light REALLY shines through. I will try putting a thin layer of that tube silicone on the underneath and hope it doesn't spring a link. Thanks for mentioning that, Monica, I would not have thought of it.Jennifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
van_yulay Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 No problem... I am glad I can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernadette Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Monica, does that silicone in the tube work on the pink molds too, do you know? It would be the "cat's pajamas" if it does! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quietgirl2004 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Any ideas on a rose mold that one of the leaves has dropped because i didnt have it stuffed and it breaks when unmolded every time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
van_yulay Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Yes, any silicone in a tube will fix and color siliocone. I fix every color here... LOLMonica, does that silicone in the tube work on the pink molds too, do you know? It would be the "cat's pajamas" if it does! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
van_yulay Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I am not understanding the question. Is the mold broke or the silicone is just two hard to demold? ( Yellow silicone?)Any ideas on a rose mold that one of the leaves has dropped because i didnt have it stuffed and it breaks when unmolded every time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quietgirl2004 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 One of the leaves is smashed a little. Its a spacing thing. Does that make sense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
van_yulay Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 unfortunely , when That happens the mold is ruined. It is best to make sure those molds lay flat. When they get deformed, they will not go back.. Sorry. Monica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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