Clean and dry before storing
Store moulds clean and fully dry. Moisture trapped in deep cavities is the most common cause of smells and marks.
Guide · care and storage
Mould storage and shelf life.
A good silicone mould lasts a long time if it is stored well. Most early failures come from how moulds are kept, not how they are used.
The guide
Mould storage and shelf life.
Store flat
Lay moulds flat and supported. A tray stored folded or bent can keep that shape.
Keep them cool and dark
Away from ovens, radiators and direct sunlight. Heat and UV age silicone over time.
Don't stack heavy things on top
Weight on a stored mould can flatten fine cavity detail.
Seasonal moulds
Easter and Christmas moulds spend most of the year on a shelf. Wrap them loosely in clean film or a lidded box so they come out ready to use.
When to replace
Tears, thinning at corners, stickiness or a permanent change in shape all mean it is time. If we made it, we can make another from file.
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No call centre and no middlemen. When you contact TCI Culinary, you speak to the team who design, build and check your mould.
- A real Warwickshire workshopUnit 15, Waterloo Park, Bidford-on-Avon, Alcester B50 4JG.
- Real people on the phoneCall the team on 01789 224228, Monday to Friday.
- The same team on every jobDesign, production and aftercare come from the people you see here.
- BRCGS Grade AATechcraft Industries Culinary Ltd. See the certificate details.
Thomas LaneManaging Director
George PrestonDesign & Project Manager
Kelly BallingerHead of Partnerships
Jim AndertonProduction Manager
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