I am trying to make jewels. I’m using CK plastic molds and CK isomalt. The first time they stuck to the mold. I then sprayed the mold with Pam. They come out very easily but they are not clear. Is that the oil? The dots that I poured on to the silicon mat look nice and clear. Do you spray the molds? Very frustrating.
Here is something I read to do to try and prevent cloudiness. I have never tried making it myself so I can't validate whether or not the below works at preventing cloudiness.
Will my melted isomalt have a cloudy appearance? CakePlay’s isomalt sticks are very clear. However, the mat or mold used to cast the isomalt can give it a cloudy appearance, depending on its surface, composition and/or density.
Typically, a mold with a tighter cell structure will give better results. One technique to try for improved clarity is to rub a little vegetable oil onto the mold, then wipe it off before pouring in the melted isomalt. You can also use a crème brulee torch to restore surface clarity. Use a light sweep with the torch to avoid losing surface detail.
10. My molded piece looks cloudy. What should I do? There are a number of factors which may be causing the cloudiness in your finished piece: (A) If you’re using a silicone mold (or some silicone mats), the silicone may not have been properly manufactured. Only use top-quality molds.
(B) Excess humidity in your area and/or preparation location can cause cloudiness. Use desiccant packets when you store your finished pieces to alleviate this issue.
(C) Lightly run the flame from a crème brulee torch carefully over the mold’s surface to remove cloudiness.
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