Remove Stuck Gummies from Molds: 3 Easy Fixes That Work

Need to remove stuck gummies from molds without destroying your batch? It happens to every gummy maker — you leave them in too long, they dry out, and now pushing them out just wrecks the shape. These gummy mold release tips from Fordee cover exactly what to do when your cannabis gummies bond to the silicone, with three fixes that actually work.

Remove Stuck Gummies from Molds: Why It Happens

Gummies bond to mold walls when left too long and allowed to dry out inside the mold. The gelatin contracts as moisture escapes and grips the silicone walls — the longer they sit, the tighter the grip. Fordee explains the sweet spot: 1.5–2 hours in the mold at room temperature. After that, humidity and heat keep working on the batch. In warm, humid environments like Barcelona in summer, drying happens slower — but leave them overnight and you have a sticky demolding problem on your hands.

The good news: knowing what to do if gummies are stuck means you never have to lose a batch. Three simple techniques cover virtually every stuck-gummy situation, from slightly tacky to completely bonded.

3 Easy Ways to Remove Stuck Gummies

1. Freezer method (best fix). Place the whole silicone mold flat in the freezer for 30 minutes. The cold contracts the gummies slightly, breaking their bond with the silicone walls. After 30 minutes, the tops may look slightly lighter — that is normal, it means they are partially frozen. Push up gently from the bottom and they release cleanly. Fordee used this to save an entire batch of 100+ star-shaped gummies (~25mg each) after leaving them in overnight. This is the single most reliable way to remove stuck gummies without damaging them.
2. Warm water bath. Briefly dip the bottom of the mold in warm (not hot) water for 10–15 seconds. The warmth softens the contact surface between gummy and silicone and releases the grip. Best used when gummies are pliable but tacky rather than fully dried out.