How to use insert molds

How to use insert molds

How to Use Insert Molds for Freshies (and Why They’re Space Savers!)

You know how quickly mold collections can add up. That’s where insert molds come in — they let you create tons of different looks without needing a separate mold for every design.

What Are Insert Molds?

Insert molds are small add-ons you can place inside your base mold. Instead of having a new mold for every style, you pop an insert into a standard shape (like a circle, cowhead, or pumpkin) and it imprints a design in your finished freshie. Think bows, groovy, sports designs, cherries, etc...— all with just one base mold.

How to Use Them with Aroma Beads

  1. Prepare Your Base Mold – Start with your main mold shape which you can find in each insert mold listing.

  2. Place the Insert – Set the insert flat in the mold.

  3. Fill with Aroma Beads – Pour your prepared aroma beads into the mold

  4. Bake as Usual – Follow your normal baking process.

  5. Pop Out the Finished Piece – Once cooled, remove from the mold and peel off the insert. The insert will have created a crisp design on the freshie.

Why They Save Space

Inserts are a game-changer:

  • One mold = many designs. Instead of 15 different molds, you can have one base mold and 15 inserts.

  • Easy storage. Inserts are small and flat, so they take up way less room than full molds.

  • Budget-friendly. Inserts cost 1/3 the price of a full mold, so you can expand your design options without overspending.


Insert molds are the perfect way to keep your workspace organized, your wallet happy, and your designs fresh and fun!

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