Check out my new PVC molds I just made!

[RocknRoll]

I have used lined Pringles cans a couple of times and they works great but I didnt like that I needed to keep buying them to get the molds! So... Off to Lowes I went and for about $10 each, I put together 2 molds for round soap. They had pre cut lengths of 2 feet. I had one of the workers (asked nicely) and he hack sawed it in half for me. I got the end caps and the "lids". I just love the way round soap feels in my hands as I roll it around in the lather. I lined it with freezer paper and Im ready to go! Now i just need to find who carries Goat milk around here :think:. Happy soaping!

 

[kdaniels8811]

Nice! I made soap without the freezer paper, we had a heck of a time getting it out. Pounded a soup can with a hammer after freezing/thawing the soap. Freezer paper helps!

 

[RocknRoll]

Nice! I made soap without the freezer paper, we had a heck of a time getting it out. Pounded a soup can with a hammer after freezing/thawing the soap. Freezer paper helps!

i wonder if there is such a thing as a linerless mold. I bought some so called "linerless" log type molds that come apart by unscrewing (plastic) but i havnt been brave enough to test it without lining it!

 

[melstan775]

Very nice. Double thumbs up!

 

[Nevada]

Line the PVC tube with a flexible a plastic cutting mat cut to size, first lube the PVC side of the mat with Vaseline. Slick!

 

[RocknRoll]

Line the PVC tube with a flexible a plastic cutting mat cut to size, first lube the PVC side of the mat with Vaseline. Slick!

Thanks for the tip! :clap:

 

[chicklet]

I don't line my PVC and never have a problem getting the soap out. I wish I knew why! I use 3 inch PVC. I cut a circle of freezer paper to use as the bottom (I can't ever rember to buy end caps!). I have 3 that are about 9 or 10 inhes in length. After I fill the molds I put them in the freezer a while and then the fridge because the only volcano I've ever had was in PVC. It's probably not necessary but to know how it is when something works once. I don't get in a hurry about getting the soap out. I leave it in the fridge a couple of days at least, mostly to avoid partial gel. To get the soap out, I use a 10 inch long piece of 2 inch PVC that has a cap on it. I stand it on the counter and put the 3 inch on the cap and push the 3 inch piece downward over the 2 inch. Sometimes it takes a little muscle power to get it started but it works like a charm - every time so far.

 

[RocknRoll]

I don't line my PVC and never have a problem getting the soap out. I wish I knew why! I use 3 inch PVC. I cut a circle of freezer paper to use as the bottom (I can't ever rember to buy end caps!). I have 3 that are about 9 or 10 inhes in length. After I fill the molds I put them in the freezer a while and then the fridge because the only volcano I've ever had was in PVC. It's probably not necessary but to know how it is when something works once. I don't get in a hurry about getting the soap out. I leave it in the fridge a couple of days at least, mostly to avoid partial gel. To get the soap out, I use a 10 inch long piece of 2 inch PVC that has a cap on it. I stand it on the counter and put the 3 inch on the cap and push the 3 inch piece downward over the 2 inch. Sometimes it takes a little muscle power to get it started but it works like a charm - every time so far.

Well thats sounds easy! I'll go back to the hardware store and buy the 2" piece and the cap. Thank for the advice! Cant wait to try it

 

[SueSoap]

I agree with you about the round soap "feel". They just seem to fit my hands better.

 

[Lindy]

I coat the inside of my PVC moulds with mineral oil. Works a treat....