I've used parrifin wax but the result of the candle that comes out is bad. I've had to get the candle out with a hair dryer a few times and it is a mess. Please help.
2007-01-23 11:29:18 · 6 answers · asked by ryan_schunk 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
I have been making candles for 8 years. The first thing to try- when it wont come out of the mold is to cool it. Put it in the fridge for 15-30 minutes or the Freezer for 10 minutes. Do not leave it in the freezer for longer-or it will crack. The wax shrinks when it is cooler and can be removed easier. A silicone spray made for candle making is best but PAM will work. ALSO...heating your molds before you pour into them, helps them as well. Put them on a cookie sheet in a warm oven-not hotter than 175 degrees for 5 minutes. Be sure to use an oven mitt to take out and I remember that your molds will be very hot. Enjoy making your candles...its a blast!!
2007-01-31 08:12:24 · answer #1 · answered by bankchick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to use a mold release even if you are using a plastic mold.
Pam is okay but the craft ftore sells a silicone mold release spray, too.
Also, when you have the "mess ups" you can sink the candle in a pot of warm water.
But if you damage the candle on the release, melt it and do over.
2007-01-23 14:00:03 · answer #2 · answered by Carol H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've used Crisco (the solid shortning kind), you could probably use Pam or other cooking spray in the mold- sounds like you need a little lube to get the candles back out.
2007-01-23 11:37:17 · answer #3 · answered by Mary K 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i believe Michael's has candle making issues. yet you need to purchase wax and hues and strings in bulk and wholesale. So i could examine on the information superhighway and discover the appropriate connections. Plus, they could in all hazard have a large number of molds too. solid success!
2016-11-01 02:58:02 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a couple of websites here that you may find very helpful:
http://www.doityourself.com/stry/candlebasics
The next page has various kind of candle waxes:
http://www.wicksandwax.com/wax.htm
2007-01-30 18:10:30 · answer #5 · answered by VelvetRose 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I saw a guest use ARMERAL (sp?) on a mold on HGTV. You can find it at the grocery store in the automotive section or at an automotive store.
HAVE FUN!
2007-01-24 02:55:25 · answer #6 · answered by question_everything 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋