Has Anyone Ever used Composimold?

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Permalink Reply by June Kowalczyk on February 13, 2013 at 10:22pm

Thanks for posting Pamela. I googled the product, and I must say, it is intriguing.  Only drawback I can see is if you actually WANT to keep your mold to use again. But there are cases where I know I wouldn't reuse my mold, so would be nice to melt & use again. Sent the link for this product to several of my Canadian cake friends.

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Permalink Reply by Pamela Brown on February 13, 2013 at 11:24pm

Thanks June for the reply! I really think you can keep the mold once it is made, at least I hope you can. This product looks like a jello mold to me! I still want to try it since it can be purchase online at Joann fabric here in the US, I'm hoping to try it with an on-line coupon.  Best Wishes and again, thanks!

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Permalink Reply by June Kowalczyk on February 14, 2013 at 8:53am

Thanks for posting Pamela....  :o)

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Permalink Reply by Linda Wolff on February 15, 2013 at 9:44am

Pamela, June sent me to that site that sells it via your post about it too, and it looks really cool! I haven't used it or seen it to purchase in our area, though, but I would if I can find it. We do have a Joann Fabric here and next time I am over there, I am going to make a point to see if they carry it. I would imagine that it will keep it's shape only until you heat it up to reuse it. I'm glad you posted the information. It has made me curious!

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Permalink Reply by Les Brown on February 15, 2013 at 11:21am

Hi Pamela I dont know if its any help but I've seen very recently but cant remember where a really cheap alternative to buying  specialist compounds for molds especially if you just need it for a single project.

Just using any old left over fondant mixed with a good dose of tylo powder cut out with a pastry cutter dust press in the item you want to make the mould for then leave overnight after removing the object, a generous dusting of cornflour and press in the new fondant remove carefully with a pin if necessary and there you go easy peasie and really cheap lol

 

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Permalink Reply by June Kowalczyk on February 15, 2013 at 1:25pm

I have heard of this method too Les. Haven't tried it tho. Makes sense.

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Permalink Reply by Linda Wolff on February 15, 2013 at 2:36pm

Goreti sent me a link to take a look at how that is done too. But like June, I have not tried it yet.

Les Brown said:

Hi Pamela I dont know if its any help but I've seen very recently but cant remember where a really cheap alternative to buying  specialist compounds for molds especially if you just need it for a single project.

Just using any old left over fondant mixed with a good dose of tylo powder cut out with a pastry cutter dust press in the item you want to make the mould for then leave overnight after removing the object, a generous dusting of cornflour and press in the new fondant remove carefully with a pin if necessary and there you go easy peasie and really cheap lol

 

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Permalink Reply by June Kowalczyk on February 15, 2013 at 6:38pm

Hey...... no fair Linda. Goreti didn't send me the link! !!!!    :o)

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Permalink Reply by Pamela Brown on February 15, 2013 at 8:26pm

Thanks Les, I have to try that method, I've read about it, but I've never tried it. I have to admitt, I've made many molds before, but usually never reuse them except for the pearl molds, now those I have used over and over again. Just a reminder, the Composimold can be found "on-line", not sure if they carry it in the store. Thanks to everyone who took the time to respond to my question.  At a later date, I'm going to try the stuff out.

Best Wishes!

Pam

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Permalink Reply by Sandi Newsome on February 17, 2013 at 11:52am

I have and once I got past trying to make my mold using only one container and broke down and ordered a second it worked out really well.  Check out my cakes.  I won first place with a breakfast feast.  Used composimold to make a mold of one of my mugs for the coffee cup and a bowl for the cereal bowl  and also for the silverware.  I made one mold at a time used it then reused It for the second piece and so on.  I also do one of a kind molds so this worked perfectly. 

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Permalink Reply by Pamela Brown on February 17, 2013 at 1:43pm

  Sandi thanks for the info! So it is a good product to use for  a one time mold? Can the mold, once it is made be kept and stored? Are there any special instructions for storing molds?  Pam

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Permalink Reply by Sandi Newsome on February 17, 2013 at 2:09pm

Yes the mold can be kept and stored, just have to keep it from getting wet or damp.  Although they didn't say it but I would think it might dry out if not kept in something but the manufacturers are very responsive to any questions.  I melted mine down and just have the product stored in the container it came it.  It took a couple tries but I am very pleased with it.  It will save me a lot of money buying molds and then only using the once since I'm just a hobbiest and don't have the occasion to use molds all that often.  It was also fun learning a new skill.

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