ice cube tray soap

[honor435]

ok, i tried this (cp), they didnt come out well, they didnt gel, had to leave it in the mold for a week, theyre still soft, had a really hard time getting them out, gonna be soap rocks, i guess. People that use cute molds, like the lady that did the bug and budda, how do you get the soap out!? i tried the freezer, that didnt help.

 

[Guest]

I have heard people say the wipe the molds with mineral oil and some use a spray on coating.

Kitn

 

[topcat]

Yes I have heard that works too. Proper soap moulds usually have some flex to help with getting soap out. Also a lot of soapers freeze them before removing then sit the mould in a shallow hot water bath to help release the soap. Perhaps try that with the icecube mould next time? I like using silicone baking or icecube moulds - the soap pops right out with no sticking.

BTW - your recipe may be a soft one too? That could also affect release.

Tanya

 

[unmouton]

Tanya is correct. I use decorative molds alot and if I dont use a hard recipe, my soaps are mush when I try to get them to release, even 3 and 4 weeks later. Mineral oil, patience, and a hard soap recipe should give you a decent release!

The freezer trick will work only if you have a hard soap recipe and use mineral oil. PM me if you need more help and good luck!

 

[Galavanting Gifts]

Maybe trying the silicone ice cube trays? I don't use the plastic ones they give me too much of a headache to get the soap out :x

 

[honor435]

thanks for your replys, my recipe was
coc 9oz
crisco 7.5
olive 6.9
canola 3.0
safflower 2.1
castor 1.5

 

[Deda]

What is your lye solution? A 40% solution will give you rock hard soap in about 12 hours, most of the time.

 

[honor435]

4.2 lye
9.9 water it isnt hard, made on 31st.

 

[xyxoxy]

IKEA has great silicone molds in ice cube size. Shapes include flowers, triangles, fishies etc. And each one is only $2 !!

 

[Deda]

Honor, if you're comfortable working with a higher lye ratio you can decrease some of that water. Soapcalc's default is a water to oil ratio, I like the results better when I use a lye to water ratio. My usual is around 40% lye to 60% water, unless it's a really tricky fragrance, then I keep a little water cold, measured and ready to add if I need it. If you use less water your soap won't be as sticky at first and will unmold from delicate molds much easier. The trade off is that things can move MUCH QUICKER.

 

[honor435]

deda
I will try that, how do i know how much water i can discount and additional lye?