Hot Process in Pvc mold

[cweeks]

Hi, I am having issues with my hot process soap in a pvc round mold. Near the top, the soap shrinks and is not round whrn I pull I t out . Usually the top 3" or 4" only. I line with parchment paper. I am sorry, I do not have a photo. Was wondering if it's the parchment paper or cooling too quickly? I cool at room temperature. The soap turns out nice, but I am having to re batch the top section or use it only for my use. Thanks! Cheryl

 

[Ford]

Hello, is it physically lower than when you poured it? Or did it expand and the ring around the outside. Is still at the expanded height. Thus giving you the impression of sinking. I routinely have a sliver slice on one end. No big deal. Got a box of them. I use them for testing, samples, travel. Oh, I'll probably try rebatch some day. Good luck

 

[cweeks]

Hello, is it physically lower than when you poured it? Or did it expand and the ring around the outside. Is still at the expanded height. Thus giving you the impression of sinking. I routinely have a sliver slice on one end. No big deal. Got a box of them. I use them for testing, samples, travel. Oh, I'll probably try rebatch some day. Good luck

It is not physically lower than when I poured it. If I were to cut soap bars , it would look like a wavey circle and I would loose about 3 bars to it. Not nice enough to gift.

 

[Ford]

Hp is always at "plop drop" consistency. When ready to mold. In my opinion. 3 bars worth of cut offs. Would be a bit much. Are you stamping. The mold on the counter to get any air pockets out? How low are you molds?