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Why does my silicone mold have a slice in it?
Why is my silicone mold is leaking from the seam?
Can I use chocolate molds for wax?
How can I clean Metal molds?
Why does my mold sealer putty always leak?
Is there a better way than mold putty type sealers?
I used the wick size you recommended for the mold, so why does my candle burn poorly?
On the wick pages, why are your size recommendations different than the manufacturer's recommendations?
How do I wick latex molds?
How do I remove latex molds?

Why does my silicone mold have a slice in it?

We call that a seam. Most silicone molds have one or two seams, but on extreme shapes more may be needed. Seams allow us to mold shapes that would be impossible to remove otherwise. The seams on silicone molds are held closed with rubber bands.

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Why is my silicone mold is leaking from the seam?

Leaks are usually caused by a piece of dirt or dried wax in the seam. The first step in silicone mold prep is to make sure the seams are clean.

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Can I use chocolate molds for wax?

Yes, but they are much more temperature sensitive than candle molds. Do not pour hotter than 165 degrees F. in chocolate molds.

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How can I clean Metal molds?

Place them on their sides in a pan or cookie sheet (must have sides). Preheat an oven to 175 degrees F. and place the pan inside for about 15 minutes. The angle formed by the mold base will cause the wax to run out once it melts. If using seamless molds which have no base I put them in the pan upside down to allow the wax to run out.

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Why does my mold sealer putty always leak?

If properly applied, leaks should occur rarely. Follow these steps:
1. Clean the outside bottom of the mold. This must be clean enough to eat off of. Our mold cleaner is good for cleaning this.
2. Insert the wick and coil 3/4 of an inch.
3. Cover the coiled wick with a small piece of masking tape
4. Knead a piece of putty flat and 1/4 inch larger than the masking tape
5. Press the putty in place, making sure it makes good contact with the metal
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Is there a better way than mold putty type sealers?

Yes and no. Mold plugs are much faster to use, but will leak more often than properly applied putty. It is not necessary to clean molds before using plugs. Magnetic mold sealers work well also, but will not adhere to seamless or plastic molds.

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I used the wick size you recommended for the mold, so why does my candle burn poorly?

The wick sizes we suggest for our molds work well for us. Hence, they should work well for you if you use exactly the same wax formula we do. If you are not using the formulas we suggest, or are using some materials from other suppliers then a different wick size will probably be needed and will require some experimentation.

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On the wick pages, why are your size recommendations different than the manufacturer's recommendations?

We are unsure how the wick manufacturer came up with their suggested sizes, but for the most part we find their suggestions too large. This is most likely due to using a radically different wax formula than we do. On the other hand, our suggested sizes are based on formulas we make available for everyone to use and are based on over 30 years of candle making experience.

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How do I wick latex molds?

To wick latex molds use the following procedure:
1. Find a large pin or needle (not huge, but bigger than a standard straight pin)
2. Position it where you want the wick and push it through - take care not to puncture the mold elsewhere when you do this.
Wicking the mold:
1. Bend a thin wire in half with a tight bend to form a U shape
2. Insert the wire through the wick hole (preferably from the inside of the mold)
3. Insert a piece of wick through the U in the wire
4. Pull the wire through the mold (much like using a needle threader
Hint: When wicking, leave a long length of wick. As you remove one candle, it will pull the wick through for the next one. This will reduce the amount of times you have to wick the mold.

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How do I remove latex molds?

I prefer the following method:
1. Once fully cooled, dip the entire mold in water.
2. Rub a drop of dishwashing soap (liquid soap) all over the outside of the mold. This is essential to get the rubber to slide against itself.
3. Then just peel the mold off, allowing it to turn inside out as you go.
If you have trouble getting a grip on the soapy mold, use a paper towel to grip the rolled edge of the mold. Make sure you turn it rightside out before storing.

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