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CJanssen · Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 4:25 pm Post subject: Candy molds

SO my sister has requested some custom candy molds......
anyone have any experience making these things? I think PETG is the plastic I should use? if so, what thickness?

thoughts and ideas appreciated Very Happy

thanks,
CJ
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spektr · Master Joined: 07 Jan 2008 Posts: 425

I form mountains of .118 thick stuff. Fairly rigid and robust, might be overkill for you, but it really forms well. Scott.

Vacuform · Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 4:36 pm Post subject: Plastic for Candy Molds

The plastic I use for Candy & Soap Molds is HDPE, it is the same plastic that you find in gallon milk jugs. It is FDA approved for food and I usually use .30 thickness and works great.
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felixx · Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 6:15 pm Post subject:

wow thats an awesome thing! imagine all the possibilities!

HDPE eh? cant use any other plastic?
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CJanssen · Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 7:14 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the input fellas!
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Vacuform · Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 7:22 pm Post subject: HDPE

There are a group of plastics that are FDA approved for food. If you want the list let me know. I found that HDPE more suitable for candy molds, as well as for other things. It is easy to work with. I suggested plastic milk bottles because there are HDPE and if you are selling the molds and they are for family they are perfect and everyone has empty gallon milk jugs. The label that is on the mild jug is usually applied warm, therefore if you put the hotest tap water in the jug and let it set for about a minute, most of the labels just peel off easily.

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Vacuform · Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 9:04 pm Post subject: HDPE Sheets

The best prices I found and great service is USPlastic in Ohio. You can check out their prices and shipping here:
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=23869&catid=705
I have checked a lot of suppliers and narrowed it down to US Plastic Corp.
If you find a better one, I am all ears! Thanks

sreph45 · Newbie Joined: 03 Feb 2010 Posts: 6 Location: USA

Vacuform · Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2010 6:45 am Post subject:

You are welcome! Remember, they may not be the best, but are the best that I have found. If you find another one better, please let me and this forum know. forms@vacuforms.com

Vacuform · Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 9:04 am Post subject: another Supplier of HDPE

Scott,
I said I would let you know of any other suppliers of HDPE. I just found out that Tap Plastic has HDPE in color sheets. I already have an order in. I have been looking for some colors other than "natural" and this is a big break for me. Their prices are great! You can visit their website here:
http://www.tapplastics.com/shop/product.php?pid=258

Happy Forming! Very Happy