With the mold removed from the water bath, wipe off any excess water from the exterior surface of your mold. If needed, slice open the top with a paring knife. Pour the core wax back into your pouring pitcher. Many times, the surface will not need to be sliced open, as no wax will have solidified on top.

Allow the shell to completely cool to room temperature before attempting to remove it from the mold. Trying to remove it too early will most likely leave you in frustration or mar the finish (both bad things). The cooling process can be accelerated by placing it in a refrigerator.