Manufacture of the mold pasteEtape 1Mix well all the ingredients (maizena, sodium bicarbonate, water) in a bowl.
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Etape 2Put the bowl in a microwave for 15 seconds at max power.
A crater should form in the center with a little liquid in the middle.
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Instead of microwaves, it is possible to put the liquid to heat in a saucepan over low heat and evaporate the water while mixing with a spoon to obtain a paste. |
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Etape 3Mix everything. If the dough is too wet, warm it again for 10 seconds, until you get a consistency close to the modeling clay.
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Etape 4Knead the dough well until it is homogeneous.
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MoldingEtape 5Cover your thumb with dough and press lightly so that the imprint is well marked (without air pockets).
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Etape 6With a non-sharp knife, cut a slot on the edge of the mold
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Etape 7Open the slit gently to remove the thumb.
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Etape 8Put the two edges of the slot back together (do not force).
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Etape 9Let it air dry for 24 hours with the hole facing up.
Patience!
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CastingEtape 10Remove the wick and metal part of the tea candle.
Break the candle into small pieces and put the pieces in a glass.
Add a teaspoon of water.
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Etape 11Put the glass with the candle pieces in the microwave (or bain-marie) for 30 seconds.
Check that everything has melted, otherwise put back another 20 seconds, etc.
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Etape 12Take a little melted wax in a spoon and plug the slot and any other holes in the mold.
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The mold must be completely watertight. |
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Etape 13Pour the rest of the wax into the mold, all the way to the top.
Store the mold vertically until the wax has completely solidified.
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Etape 14Remove the mold in small pieces, being careful not to remove any wax.
If there are traces of mold left, it is possible to let the mold soak in a glass of cold water to soften these traces and then wipe them gently of.
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