Cutting Lotion Bars

[Perro Verde]

Hello! I have made a lotion bar loaf, using a wooden soap mold. I thought I would be able to slice this loaf into bars using my guided soap cutter, but as the metal slicer goes throught the lotion bar, the lotion bar breaks in half across the middle. I have tried heating the blade, which did not work. Has anyone else experienced this problem? Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to cut a lotion bar loaf successfully?

 

[cmzaha]

Nope, I would re-melt and pour into individual molds. They do not cut well, but it might be possible that a heat wire such as used for cutting styrofoam would work. But would cost less to repour

 

[Lindy]

I agree, my lotion bars are always in individual molds....

 

[new12soap]

I third remelt and repour, but the only other option I can think of would be trying something thinner to cut, like wire. The kinds that are used for cheeses or clay might work. Even really strong fishing line might work.

 

[AnnaMarie]

I use a muffin pan for my lotion bars. It works beautifully. Re melt and repour.
Cheers!
Anna Marie

 

[coffeetime]

I also use a muffin pan -silicone - works beautifully.

 

[DeeAnna]

I agree with the others. All but my very softest lotion bars would be too brittle due to the beeswax to cut under normal circumstances. Heated thin wire would be the best option if you're bound 'n determined to cut them. But molds work so very well for this product.

 

[Perro Verde]

Thank you to everyone who responded! I appreciate your input. :smile: