Where I always get confused- unmolding

[thesoapmom]

When to unmold? I made the batch (small- 1.5lb) at 9pm last night. Freezer for two hours, then all night in the fridge (hoping to bypass gel). Pretty basic recipe- OO, PO, Canola, coconut oil, castor, mango butter, Shea butter at 6% superfat. I never know how long I should wait to unmold and cut. 24 hours? 48 hours? 72?

It's already out of the wood mold, but not the silicone liner (from BB).

Any suggestions? I read when you can't make an indent in the side, but I don't want to go poking it and screwing it up either...

 

[The Efficacious Gentleman]

I always say "when it is ready" - only experience of a recipe/mould/location can 100% tell you that, I'm afraid.

I have to trim the ends of the loaf off as little slices because they are so irregular, so I can happily stab at those parts with a knife to test when making something new. I keep how long it takes in mind for the next time that I make a batch of it and aim for the same amount

 

[Obsidian]

I generally can unmold and cut within 12 hours.

 

[user 12568]

I usually unmold after 24hrs, and can cut right away or up to 24hrs after unmolding. Depends on the recipe.

 

[shunt2011]

I generally unmold and cut within 18-24 hours. Except Salt Bars.

 

[Relle]

Previous threads for you to read- same topic

http://www.soapmakingforum.com/showthread.php?t=43548
http://www.soapmakingforum.com/showthread.php?t=38792
http://www.soapmakingforum.com/showthread.php?t=5744

 

[thesoapmom]

I have read all the other topics, thought I would post my own recipe for input plus what I had already done wth fridge and freezer and ungelled.