rain pipe mold

[lavender.dreams.candles]

ok... Now I heard of pvc pipe mold....but, I had my son clean my rain gutter today and was looking at the pipe running down to the ground to the rain spout... Has anyone
used anything like that for a mold??...If so, how long would you need to have it to make a 2 lb. mold and a 3lb mold ??

 

[Inodoro Pereyra]

Hmmm...rain pipes come in all sizes, shapes and materials. Can you be more specific? :?

 

[lavender.dreams.candles]

I'm thinking of the plastic... right now I just want measurements so I can
see about making a 2lb. or 3lb batch

 

[carebear]

I've seen some lovely soaps made in drainpipes but also discussions of how they warp when they get hot so I'm not sure how that works.

 

[Inodoro Pereyra]

OK...plastic!
Round? Square(ish)? Rectangular(ish)?
Which size?

 

[lavender.dreams.candles]

retangler and square I think would be my choices.
I thought it would be just a neat shape for soap.

 

[carebear]

I've seen something like this used: http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=p ... lpage=none

some searching resulted in lots of people telling me that if they get hot, they warp.

be aware the the metal ones are generally aluminum - and aluminum and lye area BAD combination.

 

[lavender.dreams.candles]

ok... thanks.... I appreciate the advice.... What else could i use to make that
kind of impression??... or decorative soaps???

 

[Inodoro Pereyra]

ok... thanks.... I appreciate the advice.... What else could i use to make that
kind of impression??... or decorative soaps???

You can do several things. You can either reinforce them (one good choice would be to use fiberglass, if you know how to work with it), or you can make a silicone mold out of it (easy, but expensive), or you could make smaller molds and use them in the freezer, for non gelled soap.

 

[carebear]

I think i read someone had set hers into a cement-filled coffee can but that seems like overkill.

If you soap cool and prevent gel then I think you will be ok. Or if it gels, keep an eye on it. Vertical molds tend to overheat so whatever you do, don't insulate.

 

[Guest]

I have used the pvc downspouts pipes with fantastic results . I saran the bottom twice and tape and set it in a coffee can and put newspaper around it to keep it upright . It makes the perfect sized bar and swirling is so easy in them. Never had an overheating or warping issue.

Kitn

 

[gekko62]

I use 90mm downpipe,with an end cap...no worries with leakage.Some soapers use mylar sheet to line with-will be trying that next time cos it can be a PITA getting the soap to slide out.
Nizzy has some good ideas
http://nizzymoulds.com/tutorial%20index%20page.htm

I read somewhere(???) where someones experimenting with air pressure to get the soap to release.Using an end cap with a bike pump attachment fitted.

I like the shape of downpipe bars.I cut big chunky slices,then cut in 1/2,ending up with a semicircular bar that fits neatly in the palm of your hand

 

[carebear]

there is a mold with a valve for using a bike pump to push the soap out as you described here (about 3/4 of the way down the page) : http://www.cumberlandacoustic.com/id9.html instructions here - http://www.cumberlandacoustic.com/id12.html I've not tried that mold but the idea is sound! these have been around for several years.

our TOG man is also coming out with one soon, I think.

 

[gekko62]

there is a mold with a valve for using a bike pump to push the soap out as you described here (about 3/4 of the way down the page) : http://www.cumberlandacoustic.com/id9.html instructions here - http://www.cumberlandacoustic.com/id12.html I've not tried that mold but the idea is sound! these have been around for several years.

our TOG man is also coming out with one soon, I think.

Wow!

...just checked togmoulds....big unveiling this weekend

 

[carebear]

Now don't misunderstand me, I'm not recommending TOG as I've had some back luck with his stuff in general - but never dealt with him on this particular type of mold. I wanted to be fair and mention that he also is an option in a limited field of air pump powered molds...

MORE POWER! lol

(I've also not tried the acoustic folks' either! but their cutter looks like an excellent alternative to a Tank)

 

[carebear]

Yanno, Nizzy is clearly very handy. I wonder if he could work up something for you folks down under...

 

[gekko62]

lol...well,they're all pretty much outta my league anyway! By the time you convert US dollars to Aussie ones,tack on international postage,it's pretty much time to take out a 2nd mortgage..not worth it for a pipe mould.I'd love a tank cutter though.. lol ..have to ask santa!

 

[valor]

I too have used downspout with fantastic results. I don't know about specific dimensions as for pounds and such of oil, as my hubby bought me several 2 foot-long lengths. I don't ever get it filled to the end.

To get mine out, I put a dish towel on a golf club and push like the dickens. Out it pops. i sacrifice a little on the towel end, but that's just fine for my personal use.

I love the bars. They come out to be perfect size and shape!

 

[gekko62]

Yanno, Nizzy is clearly very handy. I wonder if he could work up something for you folks down under...

He is...and a great guy to boot

 

[Jamn!]

I have rectangle fence pieces made out of plastic. I will have to go measure them again! Hmmm.