I'm not sure what section of the forum to put this in so if you need to move it, go ahead.
I have two 5lb molds from Nurture Handmade. While I love the company, I don't know why the silicone causes me problems. The bottom of the loaf is always much softer than the top, and from the looks of it, I need to increase the amount I can make at once. I've tried lowering the water amount by several different amounts, sodium lactate, salt, lowering soft oils, and everything else possible to stop this problem. Usually, I get a bit of overheating so the loaf cracks on the top too.
I live in Louisiana so humidity is just a reality of life and my making area is the furthest area of the house away from the AC and the heater. Given my house is 1540 sq feet, there's only so much I can do, and I can't afford the expense of a dehumidifier.
So I'm wondering if a wooden mold would just be better. But I want to keep the soap the same size as the bars I have now. The molds inside with the silicone are 18 inches long, 3.5" wide and 2.5 inches high. It's been surprisingly difficult finding anything that's 3.5" wide. I'd make my own but I don't have saws and stuff in my house and it seems ridiculous to buy one just for this and nothing else plus it would take alot more physical effort than I'm good with given that I have bronchitis.
Can you suggest somewhere I can buy this from?
I have two 5lb molds from Nurture Handmade. While I love the company, I don't know why the silicone causes me problems. The bottom of the loaf is always much softer than the top, and from the looks of it, I need to increase the amount I can make at once. I've tried lowering the water amount by several different amounts, sodium lactate, salt, lowering soft oils, and everything else possible to stop this problem. Usually, I get a bit of overheating so the loaf cracks on the top too.
I live in Louisiana so humidity is just a reality of life and my making area is the furthest area of the house away from the AC and the heater. Given my house is 1540 sq feet, there's only so much I can do, and I can't afford the expense of a dehumidifier.
So I'm wondering if a wooden mold would just be better. But I want to keep the soap the same size as the bars I have now. The molds inside with the silicone are 18 inches long, 3.5" wide and 2.5 inches high. It's been surprisingly difficult finding anything that's 3.5" wide. I'd make my own but I don't have saws and stuff in my house and it seems ridiculous to buy one just for this and nothing else plus it would take alot more physical effort than I'm good with given that I have bronchitis.
Can you suggest somewhere I can buy this from?
