In the end, I suppose you get what you pay for. If you have all the facts and info presented to you, knowing one will basically withstand commercial production, and one will hardly withstand several uses as a hobbyist, before it needs to be replaced. one has some thinking to do on the subject and must decide for themselves what is best.
Great News today for all you 2 piece plastic mold lover's and users. We just received a shipment of about 30 new/vintage shapes/styles that we will be adding to the site very soon. We would like to thank the member that helped us get these to be able to share them with others! Some of these are true Americana.... while others are real vintage pieces that have not been seen or available for years.
Please check out the website for them to appear very soon! www.candlemold-vault.com
I had a couple responses to my post yesterday (again) about the very poorly made silicone molds available on Ebay and other websites. So, I wanted to share that one can't tell normally simply by the fact that a mold is one piece. Although, this is the first clue. The "OOMOO" type products I was taking about are all in the family of 1 to 1 mixing ratio's. Poor tear resistance, Poor strength when compared to the grades that must be degassed, and are what we have decided to use.
One must also be aware that Imports such as those from China, etc may not be safe. Those made with silicone products imported may not be safe. There are several reports of product being tested and findings of mixed "poisons" as we know them, found in the products. All I can add to this is, A word to the wise is sufficient.
Happy Candlemaking!
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