Guest guest Posted October 8, 2005 Report Share Posted October 8, 2005 I think I am finally ready to jump in and do cold process soap! I would like some ideas for good molds. I have a wood log mold with a cutter, but the soap does not come out too uniform and it is messy. I saw a gerat divided one at Bramble berry. Ideas, suggestions? Thanks! " Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could; some blunders and absurdities have crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; you shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense. " -Ralph Waldo Emerson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2005 Report Share Posted October 8, 2005 >I think I am finally ready to jump in and do cold process soap! I would >like >some ideas for good molds. I have a wood log mold with a cutter, but the >soap does not come out too uniform and it is messy. I saw a gerat divided >one at >Bramble berry. Ideas, suggestions? Thanks! That doesn't sound right. I wonder why you are having such problems. <scratching head> Are you lining your wood mold before pouring the soap? Are you tapping the mold to make sure you get the air bubbles out, and making sure the soap is level on the top? I only use wooden molds that I made. They were made to measure about 3 1/2 inches wide by 3 to 3 1/4 inches deep. My molds are pretty long. I simply line my mold, pour the soap, and after it's set up, I cut my bars using a plastic mitre box, and a long kitchen knife. My mitre box has measurements, and I cut my bars to 7/8 inch thick. I bevel the edges with a veggie peeler, and I have pretty uniform shaped soaps. Occasionally I will cut one a bit thicker or a bit thinner, but not by much. If you could go into greater detail as to exactly what your problems are, perhaps one of us soapers here could help you a bit more. HTH a least a little bit! Candy -- Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.11.13/124 - Release 10/7/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2005 Report Share Posted October 8, 2005 I can't cut straight to save my soul, no matter what I use, so I bought acrylic divider molds from Kelsei's Creations--I love them little puppies and they wear like iron. HTH, Serra On 10/8/05, jmhborne <jmhborne wrote: > I think I am finally ready to jump in and do cold process soap! I would like > some ideas for good molds. I have a wood log mold with a cutter, but the > soap does not come out too uniform and it is messy. I saw a gerat divided one at > Bramble berry. Ideas, suggestions? Thanks! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2005 Report Share Posted October 8, 2005 Hi, We sell ands use wooden soap molds. The easiest way to line the mold and remove the soap is line the mold with a kitty litter bag. Simply place the bottom the bag in the mold, smooth it to the sides and drape the rest of the plastic bag over the sides. Once the soap is set up, lift the soap out with the bag. HTH, Jan SA www.sweetprairiesoap.com jans ~Orders-Call 217-222-1099~ ~Fax: 1-702-995-5717~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2005 Report Share Posted October 8, 2005 I don't know whom I'm addressing since you didn't sign your post, Why not wait a while before committing to a certain mold or cutter? I would get a few batches under my belt before buying a new mold. HTH, Sherry http://www.AuntHelens.com Lye, Displays, Molds, Cutter, Lanolin, Pine Tar, EXLG & SM Tea Bags, Clays, Gr. Apricot Meal & Shell, Shaving Brushes, Whole Powdered Milk & Flax Seeds Having a soapy day ;o) > > I think I am finally ready to jump in and do cold process soap! I > would like > some ideas for good molds. I have a wood log mold with a cutter, but > the > soap does not come out too uniform and it is messy. I saw a gerat > divided one at > Bramble berry. Ideas, suggestions? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2005 Report Share Posted October 8, 2005 Don't give up on your wooden mold yet! You can line your mold with freezer paper which is pretty inexpensive. Just make sure that the shiny side is up. You can fold the excess over the sides of the mold if you are using a lid. I also cut a strip to cover the top of the soap, this time placing the shiny side down. Then I take a small block of wood and smooth the top of the soap so that it is uniformly even. I usually leave the strip of paper on top of the soap until I'm ready to unmold, but you don't necessarily have to do this if you don't want to. Then you just pull your soap out of the mold after 24-48 hours, tear the paper away, throw it away, and cut your bars for curing. I usually don't have to do any trimming, so no soap is wasted. The mold stays clean and protected. HTH, Tam jmhborne wrote:I think I am finally ready to jump in and do cold process soap! I would like some ideas for good molds. I have a wood log mold with a cutter, but the soap does not come out too uniform and it is messy. I saw a gerat divided one at Bramble berry. Ideas, suggestions? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2005 Report Share Posted October 9, 2005 I use tall kitchen garbage bags to line my molds with. Cut the bottom off so you have a large plastic tube and cut that in half along the sides so I have 2 large sheets, put it in the mold, add the soap, fold the plastic over the top, put the lid on and stick it in the oven. The folded over plastic works great as a handle to lift the soap log out. I can wipe it off with a damp cloth adn get a few uses out of each sheet. Paula .......... in Michigan I used to have super powers but my therapist took them away Don't give up on your wooden mold yet! You can line your mold with freezer paper which is pretty inexpensive. Just make sure that the shiny side is up. You can fold the excess over the sides of the mold if you are using a lid. I also cut a strip to cover the top of the soap, this time placing the shiny side down. Then I take a small block of wood and smooth the top of the soap so that it is uniformly even. I usually leave the strip of paper on top of the soap until I'm ready to unmold, but you don't necessarily have to do this if you don't want to. Then you just pull your soap out of the mold after 24-48 hours, tear the paper away, throw it away, and cut your bars for curing. I usually don't have to do any trimming, so no soap is wasted. The mold stays clean and protected. HTH, Tam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 Hi David, Just a couple of questions back at ya' - I am understanding that nothing has changed but the temps & the stick blender - everything else is status quo? Two things come to mind: 1. You are not used to using a stick blender so you are getting a faster trace & not stopping blending in time. You might want to bring your soap to a very light trace & then pour. 2. How long are you stick blending & what speed are you using? I use low speed on my cheapy one, blend for about 3 minutes & then hand stir for 3 (I have burned up quite a few of WM's $9 ones but this also works for me because I can manage/try to control my trace better with the stirring. I also make big batches (usually around 10 lbs) but if you are making 1-2 lb batches then this may also be a factor. These are just things to consider, I am definitely not an expert soaper *S* God Bless You & Yours, Georgia (HAHAGRANNY) " Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away. " 28 Mar 2006 00:04:26 -0000 Digest Number 2537 Does anyone have any thoughts on why this would be happening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 1. You are not used to using a stick blender... 2. How long are you stick blending & what speed are you using... [Dave:] You�re right on target. I�m getting the hang of it, thanks to help from folks like you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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