loaf mold for M&P

[cindymeredith]

I usually just put my M&P into individual molds but am looking for a small (2-3lb) loaf mold so that it might be easier to embed and possibly swirl in. Can wooden molds be used for M&P soap? Does anyone know of a good small loaf mold for M&P? Any help is appreciated!

Thanks a bunch!

 

[Jola]

I use a pyrex dish, but it's kinda large for small batches.

Most the wooden ones I've seen have been homemade. You can try to find an old small drawer at yard sales or thrift stores for a square wooden mold too.

 

[Tabitha]

I can't get my soap out of the mold unless there is at least a little bit of flex to it.

Bread loaf molds are perfect. I have used the metal ones in the past, but now that you can get the flexible silicone ones I am totally spoiled.

 

[melonie]

Hi Cindy,

You can also get 1 lb. silicone soap mold on eBay. Just perfect for a small or test batch. Hope this helps .

Good luck,

Melonie

 

[candice19]

I can't get my soap out of the mold unless there is at least a little bit of flex to it.

Bread loaf molds are perfect. I have used the metal ones in the past, but now that you can get the flexible silicone ones I am totally spoiled.

OMG, I LOVE the silicone molds... I bought one plastic mold and was having an extremely difficult time in comparison lol

 

[cindymeredith]

How does this one from target look?

http://www.target.com/Silicone-Solution ... pan&page=1

Does it look like it will work OK?

Thanks!

 

[candice19]

How does this one from target look?

http://www.target.com/Silicone-Solution ... pan&page=1

Does it look like it will work OK?

Thanks!

I heard that those types of pans will expand in the middle when you put the liquid inside because there is no support along the edges. There are some pans that actually have support in the middle to prevent that, but I can't seem to find a picture at the moment...

 

[jenn624]

I've read (but never tired it) that putting the silicone loaf pans into a shoe box will help cut down on the expanding middle problem.
The Target mold looks pretty good, you might be able to find it cheaper on ebay though if you use ebay. I've gotten a ton of molds (maybe too many! ) off of ebay - http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=p0.m38.l1313&_nkw=silicone+pan&_sacat=See-All-Categories

In addition to my FO addiction, I suffer from soap mold addiction...

 

[cindymeredith]

How does this one from target look?

http://www.target.com/Silicone-Solution ... pan&page=1

Does it look like it will work OK?

Thanks!

I heard that those types of pans will expand in the middle when you put the liquid inside because there is no support along the edges. There are some pans that actually have support in the middle to prevent that, but I can't seem to find a picture at the moment...

Candace,
If you find one, will you please let me know. I'll hold off buying one until I can find just the right one.

Thanks!

 

[candice19]

How does this one from target look?

http://www.target.com/Silicone-Solution ... pan&page=1

Does it look like it will work OK?

Thanks!

I heard that those types of pans will expand in the middle when you put the liquid inside because there is no support along the edges. There are some pans that actually have support in the middle to prevent that, but I can't seem to find a picture at the moment...

Candace,
If you find one, will you please let me know. I'll hold off buying one until I can find just the right one.

Thanks!

That's funny, I remembered where I saw it as soon as I read your post:

http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/Pr ... icone+Mold

http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/Pr ... +Mold+0502

http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/Pr ... +Mold+0501

 

[cindymeredith]

How does this one from target look?

http://www.target.com/Silicone-Solution ... pan&page=1

Does it look like it will work OK?

Thanks!

I heard that those types of pans will expand in the middle when you put the liquid inside because there is no support along the edges. There are some pans that actually have support in the middle to prevent that, but I can't seem to find a picture at the moment...

Candace,
If you find one, will you please let me know. I'll hold off buying one until I can find just the right one.

Thanks!

That's funny, I remembered where I saw it as soon as I read your post:

http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/Pr ... icone+Mold

http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/Pr ... +Mold+0502

http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/Pr ... +Mold+0501

Thank you SO much! I need to place an order from WSP some time this week so I'll definitely add one of these to it! I really appreciate your help!

 

[cindymeredith]

Ahhh....of course the one I want...WSP doesn't have in stock yet...so they are supposed to email me when it's available! I'm not very patient so I hope it's soon!

 

[Piedpipurr]

The loaf mold from WSP is pretty small.........

Approximate Loaf Weight: 11 oz
Measures: 2" x 8" x 1.25"

The bars when cut would only be 2 inches wide by 1 1/4 inch high. If you draw these dimensions out on a piece of paper you will get a good idea of how small it is.

I'm using a mold that holds 3 pounds and my bar size is over 3 1/2 inches wide and 2 1/4 inch high. It makes a nice size bar and I get 8 bars per loaf.

HTH

 

[cindymeredith]

The loaf mold from WSP is pretty small.........

Approximate Loaf Weight: 11 oz
Measures: 2" x 8" x 1.25"

The bars when cut would only be 2 inches wide by 1 1/4 inch high. If you draw these dimensions out on a piece of paper you will get a good idea of how small it is.

I'm using a mold that holds 3 pounds and my bar size is over 3 1/2 inches wide and 2 1/4 inch high. It makes a nice size bar and I get 8 bars per loaf.

HTH

WSP has one that's 38 ounces but isn't supposed to be available until April 24th! Where did you get yours and does it bow out at the sides like some say they do?

Thanks!

 

[KSL]

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[carillon]

When I wanted to make a text batch I just found a small old corrugated cardboard box (used for shipping), lined it with plastic wrap and it worked fine. The corrugated cardboard is very sturdy and will hold up for several uses. If you check online suppliers, you will see that there are an abundance of sizes to choose from, or you might even consider looking at USPS boxes that are free and see if any of those might work for you.