jackie Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 I just realized I forgot to spray my molds before pouring. Any chance the candles will come back out or should I just go ahead and try to start over before they completely cool--it's been about 3 hrs Dumb Dumb Dumb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 There's never any harm in seeing what will happen... If they seem to stick, try cooling the candles in the refrigerator for a few hours, then try to demold, If they still seem stuck, while they are still cool, run hot water over the outside and then try demolding. If they are still stuck after all that, you know what to do... Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorelei Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Stella you sound like the voice of experience hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 I've screwed up a LOT over the years - and still do! Learning how to work oneself out of the hole one dug is an acquired skill!!:laugh2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 For starters though ... what kind of mold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackie Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 Thanks for the replies. I got lucky this time and they came out (they were star pillar molds). I'm keeping your ideas Stella for future reference--I know myself too well to think it won't ever happen again. Maybe I'll try going ahead and spraying after cleaning them up just in case. thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judette Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 I only work with paraffin. I never spray my molds for release. I have never had a candle yet that doesn't come out eventually. It does take patience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroome2005 Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Yep para with me too and never spray my molds. Always come out.. Have no fear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 I use soy & palm wax and never spray molds either. I also never wash them with water or (god forbid, soap or detergent), so they always stay "seasoned" which seems to be enough to aid release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spark-me-up Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 a ha ha ha @Stella! I agree with the "seasoned"!! I treat my moulds like I treat my wok I use Palm, or a Palm & Paraffin blend & I never spray mine either.ONLY time I can say I have had trouble is with %100 Paraffin, but as mentioned above... they DO eventually come out & the fridge trick sure helps!I remember reading someone's advice a while ago (sorry I can't remember who it was now...) & they said something like "Never be tempted to throw your mould on the floor to release the wax, it won't help & you'll dent your mould & wreck it..." (or words to that effect!) THAT little gem has saved me several temper tantrum disasters I wonder if throwing the damn thing through the window would be as bad?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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