ewgsuperline Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 What do I use to soot my molds? Hope "soot" is the right word? Thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 A cheap candle with a wick (the string that burns) in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDSBYDAY Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 What do I use to soot my molds? Hope "soot" is the right word? Thanks... Just hold a candle underneath it close to the mold. It covers easily. I pour hundreds of jigs and see no reason to do this. There is mold release available if you are having trouble removing the jigs from your molds. I use soft lead for easy casting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewgsuperline Posted April 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 Just hold a candle underneath it close to the mold. It covers easily. I pour hundreds of jigs and see no reason to do this. There is mold release available if you are having trouble removing the jigs from your molds. I use soft lead for easy casting. I was told to use wooden matches, will that be ok too? Do I hold the candle so that way the flames are touching the mold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuskyGary Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 I was told to use wooden matches, will that be ok too? Do I hold the candle so that way the flames are touching the mold? I would try making some jigs without using anything. I very seldom have any trouble getting the jig out of the mold. Using soft lead helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 EWG, I have never sooted my molds as I never found that to help. However I have found something that does work exceptionally well for molds. It is used by bullet makers, it is called Drop Out by Frankford Arsenal. I should of used this years ago. Once you use this you will not use anything else. here is a link http://www.opticsplanet.net/printable-frankford-arsenal-6-oz-drop-out-aerosol-763758.html I bought mine at Zeiner's as they were the cheapest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBK Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Candle, lighter, and matches will all work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
