soap molds

[soapdope]

has anyone ever made their own? if so how did u go about making it.
i am talking about log and slab

 

[mandolyn]

Here's some info:

http://tinyurl.com/5ywze3
http://tinyurl.com/54mf6l

 

[cassy]

I would so love a wooden tog. But for now, I am using a few boxes I line with butcher paper . They are 12 long and 4 wide and deep. Just right for my 3 lb batches I make.

 

[cassy]

I wanted to also say I got those boxes at a postal store if you were wanting to ck for something like that.

 

[pink-north]

Does anyone know why you can't use oak for molds?

 

[Soapmaker Man]

Thanks for the wish for my TOG Molds! May your wish come true. :wink:
Oak is fine to use, but really expensive. I use a knot-free, premium, hard pine for all TOG Molds.

Paul :wink:

 

[davido]

i am just researching soapmaking, do not know much about it. however, some woods leach toxins. could not find the web site i use to check for this. i am a wood worker and soem people have allergic reaction to the saw duct of some woods.

again, i do not know if the toxins would leach out of soap molds but i would do some research.

thanks david

 

[carebear]

David, wood molds must be lined (or at the very least sealed) to keep the soap from sticking so I don't think that's it. Interesting thought though.

 

[digit]

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[mandolyn]

TOG Molds! Paul :wink:

I LOVE TOG molds!!

Digit

Me too, me too!!!

 

[pink-north]

My husband tried to make me a soap cutter out of oak, but whenever I do the wood turns black. Any ideas as to what causes this? Reaction to lye?

 

[beachgurl]

*Waiting for the UPS man* I'll be getting my TOG mold and bevel today!! I wish the UPS man would put the petal to the metal and hurry up!! I have my milk mixture frozen and I'm ready to go!!