cybersix Posted December 24, 2005 Share Posted December 24, 2005 IHi all, I'm making a rustic with my new pyramid metal mold.I cooled the mold in the fridge, poured the fisrt layer. I'm waiting this layer to setup then I'll pour second color (light pink and light blue scented baby hugs).Obviously the mold is warmer then before, so why do I put it in the fridge?I mean, when I'll go and pour the second layer the mold will be warm so why do you cool the mold for the first pour? I'ts not the same thing let it at room temp? You cannot cool it for other layers or do you do so, with wax in the mold? I don' think so but maybe I am missing something.TIA and happy Christmas to all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichelleOH Posted December 24, 2005 Share Posted December 24, 2005 I have never put my molds in the fridge/freezer when I make rustics. I think if you pour cool enough you'll get your desired finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted December 24, 2005 Author Share Posted December 24, 2005 thanks Michelle, this time I did so, I'll wait to unmold and see what happend, maybe next time I'll try as you say!Merry christmas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerrie Posted December 24, 2005 Share Posted December 24, 2005 I asked the same question about a year ago, cause like you said, soon as the first layer is poured the whole mold will heat up. Alan told me to wrap a cold rag around the top part of the mold to chill it back down before doing the second layer. I never did get around to trying that, but I've read that so many peeps that do rustic layers don't bother cooling their molds. Seems easier, just one less step to worry about. So just pouring cooler like Michellle said might be the answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted December 24, 2005 Share Posted December 24, 2005 I rub the outside of the mold with ice cubes just prior to pouring the 2nd layer - only takes a couple seconds to kill the warmth of the metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustpuuppy Posted December 24, 2005 Share Posted December 24, 2005 You don't HAVE to cool the molds between pours, it just makes the process more forgiving, if you do. The folks that do layered rustics every day know exactly how hot the wax wax needs to be in order to get the rustic effect AND get good layer adhesion. Cooling the mold will let you pour a bit hotter... gives you a bit more wriggle room , with the pour temp.I'd chill the molds, simply because I don't do enough of those to have it down pat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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