Silicone strife

[Ian H]

I've found that silicone is the best way of securing the wick tabs to my containers. However when I want to re-use them that's another matter. The only way that I've found that sort of works is to put the glasses on a hotplate . Eventually the silly stuff loses it's grip, this is normally at the point where it's smoking. Last time I did this after the stuff had released it's grip I put the glass on another hotplate that wasn't hot and the glass self destructed.

I know that there is a silicone solvent and maybe this is the answer but has anyone a better idea. BTW I'd prefer not to dump the containers, just in case that is a suggestion.

Ian

[prcandles]

There were a couple of other threads like this. I think that Goo Gone was recommended. And maybe one of the orange type cleaners.

A search might turn that up. Some one even said they used a spoon to pry it up.

HTH

Pat

[SatinDucky]

What about using something not quite so secure just for testing purposes if it will hold it in place long enough for test burn. Then use the silicone just for the finished ones being given away or sold? Just an idea..

[sharyl55]

Ian, I put my containers in the oven at it's lowest setting for a while. Then pry off the silicone with a spoon. I set my hot containers on a dish towel until they cool. Good Luck

[Ian H]

Thanks all for your responses. I don't think they sell Goo Gone in the UK. I have tried to prise them off with a knife,spoon, pliers etc. Some move, most don't.

I went to our local DIY sore and bought a tube of silicone remover. Silly price = $15 but only needs a little drop and it does work.

Ian