My sweet husband makes any size or shape mold that I ask for :--) I'm not bragging...oh, well, yes, I guess I am. ha ha.
The latest one is triangular, just big enough for 5 bars. If I like it he will make a longer one. This is for the Jan 2025 challenge of making a confetti soap. In my mind I have a specific vision of what I want to make and I need a triangular mold to do it. I hope it inspires others to make their own molds and save a lot of money doing so.
First, the wooden frame. I made a mistake and told him I wanted a 90 degree mold when I meant 60 degree. He made me what I asked for so I will work with it.
Then I used a milk carton to make a form to fold my freezer paper around and get the right size and shape. (I don't mind lining molds with the paper. Easy clean up, just throw it away.)
Then I use the form (milk carton) to push the folded paper into the mold and seat it in properly.
Then I tape the ends of the paper in place with masking tape. The one for "rough surfaces" sticks best, especially on well used molds.
Remove the form and the mold is ready to use.
I hope this is useful to someone. Every time I come up with an idea like this, I find it has already been done. So forgive me if it has been shown before, though I couldn't find it anywhere. When I have used it I will post over in the challenge thread for Jan 2025.
The latest one is triangular, just big enough for 5 bars. If I like it he will make a longer one. This is for the Jan 2025 challenge of making a confetti soap. In my mind I have a specific vision of what I want to make and I need a triangular mold to do it. I hope it inspires others to make their own molds and save a lot of money doing so.
First, the wooden frame. I made a mistake and told him I wanted a 90 degree mold when I meant 60 degree. He made me what I asked for so I will work with it.
Then I used a milk carton to make a form to fold my freezer paper around and get the right size and shape. (I don't mind lining molds with the paper. Easy clean up, just throw it away.)
Then I use the form (milk carton) to push the folded paper into the mold and seat it in properly.
Then I tape the ends of the paper in place with masking tape. The one for "rough surfaces" sticks best, especially on well used molds.
Remove the form and the mold is ready to use.
I hope this is useful to someone. Every time I come up with an idea like this, I find it has already been done. So forgive me if it has been shown before, though I couldn't find it anywhere. When I have used it I will post over in the challenge thread for Jan 2025.
