Mold
How to remove a candle from a silicone mold?
Do not pull the candle; flex the mold. A hardened outer surface is not enough. Paraffin stays firm in mold work; Soya Wax 50 is a container recipe and can struggle in a detailed mold.
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Wait for complete cooling
Even if the outer shell is hard, the inside may still be soft. For a finely detailed mold, do not force it before 6–12 hours. Soya Wax 50 cures at least 24 hours before burning.
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Separate by flexing the mold
Instead of pulling on the candle, slowly open the silicone from the edges. Peel the mold off the candle so thin protrusions do not break off.
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Warm water if it resists
Briefly touching the outside of the mold to warm water makes release easier. Boiling water deforms the detail. Once it is out, trim the wick to ~5 mm.
The right base
For detailed silicone and pillars, paraffin (with stearin if needed) comes out firmer. Soya Wax 50 is for containers and aromatherapy; soft soy can be squashed in a thin mold. Read the intended use on the product card.
Pouring
The mold should be dry and dust-free. Fix the wick in the center. Pour slowly and lightly tap out bubbles. Wait at draft-free room temperature; a fridge causes cracks.
Mold life
Do not force it with a sharp tool. A dishwasher and boiling water tire out silicone. Wash the silicone molds in the catalog with warm soapy water and dry them.
FAQs
What if the candle sticks in the mold?
Wait longer, flex the mold, apply warm water briefly on the outside. A greasy release agent is not needed in most candle molds and can spoil the detail.
Can soy wax be used in a mold?
Not every soy is suitable for a mold. Soya Wax 50 is container-focused. For mold work, choose paraffin or a base made for molds.
Choose Materials From Stock
You can order the product groups in this guide by quantity from the Rufus Concept catalog.