Soap Mold Attempt Failure

[Skatergirl46]

Gorilla Glue is great and super strong, but you should know a couple of things before you try it. It expands as it cures and can ooze into an area where you don't want it to be, so don't use a lot of it. It works best when tightly clamped or weighted.

 

[manwithbeers]

I managed a decent mold for under $10 with Basswood strips from the hobby store and 5 minute epoxy from the Dollar Store. A sharp knife made all the cuts needed and a dollar store Velcro strap can be purchased to hold the end on.

I plan to build a larger version and I'll do a step x step photo tutorial or video and post when I get it done.

http://www.soapmakingforum.com/f11/wood-mould-35272/

 

[innerdiva73]

You can try drilling it slowly at intervals. That may help

 

[tryanything]

Oh yeah I had an epic failure with trying to make a small 2 pound log mold and I wasn't even using a hard wood. I am mechanically inclined but I guess that doesn't extend to woodworking.

I would love to see a video also. My husband is getting into woodworking. With the help of his father he made our dinning room table last Christmas. I would think a simple box would be within his abilities. Then maybe one day I could get him to make one of those curing racks I've see floating around on here!