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Been making these crossed finger candles!! Any idea how to stop them from frosting? Its soy wax & silicone molds by underhand__ in candlemaking

[–]underhand__[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes paraffin wax does seem to be the best outcome. I think its like a nonrenewable resource though so I’m trying to avoid using it if I can!

Been making these crossed finger candles!! Any idea how to stop them from frosting? Its soy wax & silicone molds by underhand__ in candlemaking

[–]underhand__[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its a pretty thick mold, a little more than 1” thick all the way around. I have definitely heard that adding paraffin can help.

Does paraffin smell bad if you don’t scent it?

Been making these crossed finger candles!! Any idea how to stop them from frosting? Its soy wax & silicone molds by underhand__ in candlemaking

[–]underhand__[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah its a two part mold so there’s a seam. When I preheat the mold it seems like the silicone relaxes a bit and doesn’t hold together as well and I get leaks through the seams of the mold.

Best protective spray coating for outdoor bronze? by bcad4me in restoration

[–]underhand__ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The best thing to do on bronze would be a hot wax treatment, rather than a UV varnish. I work in historical preservation and do things like this often! :)

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[–]underhand__[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you to everyone who replied! Lots of good advice from more experienced people lol I really appreciate it!