| The quality of a finished candle is not just | | | | (if two piece) on top of the lined baking sheet. |
| dependent on the wax you use but also on the | | | | Leave the molds inside until the wax has melted, |
| quality of your candle mold. Candle molds require | | | | but not so long they can become warped or |
| proper care in order to stay in top form. After | | | | damaged. Check on them after five minutes and |
| every project your candle mold will need to be | | | | then again every couple minutes. Once most of |
| cleaned to remove excess wax (you don't want | | | | the wax has melted off, all your molds need is a |
| this ending up in your next project do you?) and | | | | simple wipe down. |
| stored safely to prevent unwanted dents and | | | | Using Wax Removal Products |
| dust. When cleaning you candle molds after you | | | | Commercial wax removing products can be found |
| have finished a project, you have two options - | | | | easily online through many candle making supply |
| you can use heat to melt the remaining wax or | | | | companies. Most of these products are labeled as |
| you can use a commercial wax cleaner. If you are | | | | "skin safe" and "natural" if you are worried about |
| working with soy wax you can actually place the | | | | using caustic chemicals. All you need to do is |
| molds in your dishwasher or use hot soapy water. | | | | spray the product on your molds and wipe away |
| Cleaning Your Candle Molds Using Heat | | | | the wax. If you run into problems with wax |
| This method is probably the simplest and most | | | | sticking make sure you do not scratch up your |
| natural option. What will you need? You will need | | | | candle mold when you try to remove it. Any |
| an old baking sheet, preferably one with a rim - | | | | scratches you add will be visible on the surface of |
| just in case of drips. You will need something to | | | | all following candle projects. So, use wooden or |
| line the baking sheets to absorb the wax. I have | | | | plastic scrapers, not metal. |
| seen some sources recommend paper towels and | | | | Storing Molds |
| wax paper, but I like to cover the whole sheet in | | | | Be sure to store your molds carefully so there |
| foil. This way you can just peel the whole waxy | | | | isn't a chance they will get dented or scratched. |
| mess off and not worry about clean up. Simply | | | | Place them open end down to prevent the buildup |
| heat your oven to 175 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 | | | | of dust as this will be visible on any candles you |
| min, then place your used molds wax side down | | | | make. |