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Substitute for Candle making "release" spray?

A friend of mine is making homemade candles. When she went to the store to buy a spray to use on the candle molds before pouring the wax, to prevent sticking, she found that a small spray can was $16 dollars! Can anyone recommend an alternative or substitute to this overpriced "release" spray that won't break her bank?
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tjohns19 | 3 years, 1 month ago
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Silicone spray will work well. Just has a small odor to it.

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cmannering | 3 years, 1 month ago
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For any candle, regardless of the wax type, a stay in the refrigerator usually shrinks them slightly so they pop right out of the moulds. Watch how long you leave them in the fridge, though. If they are in metal moulds, leave them in the cold just until the mould feels cold. Longer and you may get thermal shock cracks.

If the cold doesn't help try using a regular cooking spray like the original pam, none of the flavored stuff.

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xds | 3 years, 1 month ago
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I have never tried this but petroleum jelly or Vaseline might also do the trick.

I as well would also recommend silicone spray, bear in mind they also sell silicone spray in different colors.
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powerfulmask | 3 years, 1 month ago
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lesliec | 3 years, 1 month ago
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Depending on the type of candle wax and mold she is using she could try putting them in the freezer for a few minutes. Sometimes they pop right out!

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bernices | 3 years, 1 month ago
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Silicone spray works also. I'm a sprayer :-)

http://images.peakcandle.com/albums/userpics/10003/normal_siliconespray.jpg


Have her look for a can similar to that in the auto department at any Wal Mart type store. Or order from:

http://www.peakcandle.com/products/Silicone-Spray-Lubricant__A1018.aspx

(They have fantastic customer service!)

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bernices | 3 years, 1 month ago Report

Hey now.. I didn't see that answer above mine that is the same as mine earlier.. Where'd that come from! lol

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