Found silicone cake pans for 99c

[shee]

they were at the discount store new for 99c, marked down from 12.99. they're 8.5x8.5. this is my first time making soap, but is there anything special I need to do to use these? do I need to grease them first or use parchment paper? I am wondering if they're going to bow out on me when I use it. I figured for 99c its worth a try anyways!

 

[cmd439]

You don't need to line or grease them. They can bow out on you. Make sure to wash a couple of times to avoid color transfer.

 

[KimHartley24]

To prevent bowing... why not place some books on the sides? Or place it alongside the wall...? =X I don't have any silicone molds (read: any molds at all...) so I dunno what I'm talking about <3

 

[shee]

oh excellent! thanks!

I thought about putting it in a box of the same size or something? or perhaps the books all around would work. thats a good idea!

I cant wait to get started!

 

[loveit_latherit]

If you find you like it - you may want to make a little frame from wood and slip it in. As crude as youwant since it's just for you - even duct take them together! As long as it hold the shape :wink:

Good Deal BTW!

 

[Hazel]

Those are good ideas. If you get thinly sliced wood (I've seen these at craft stores), I think you could cut them with an exacto knife and duct tape them around the molds to make them more stable.

 

[ToniD]

I think the idea of making a "frame" so it doesn't bow is good, but I'd keep it removable. Being able to turn the mold inside out is a great advantage.

 

[photoshadows]

Until you build a frame, I would make sure you put something solid underneath the mold. A cookie sheet or some sturdy cardboard should work. If you don't have something under it, it's going to be quite difficult to move until it's ready to unmold!

 

[shee]

well the water I put in it didn't bow, but then again my guess is that soap is heavier than water