Silicone Molds

[Chappyk]

I am just getting back into soap making and was wondering if I used silicone soap molds is there a technique to smooth out the open side of the mold?

 

[navigator9]

The "open" side would be the top, so if you were to pour at a very thin trace, it should be nice and smooth.

 

[houseofwool]

If it is too thick to smooth it's out, I use a wide putty knife to smooth it out.

 

[seven]

if it's very very thick, like hp consistency, you can put a cling wrap over it and press gently with your hands to smooth it out. afterwards, put a few books or whatever heavy on top to maintain the shape.

 

[songwind]

You can plane out minor irregularities, too, if you are feeling really ambitious.

 

[Shalisk]

Frankly, I think irregularities make it better, more 'hand made'