Using Heavy Duty 3D Designer Soap Moulds

Our 3D Designer Soap Moulds are used to create professional, double-sided, Melt & Pour Glycerin Soaps, and Cold Processed Soaps. These strong and durable Moulds are manufactured from 1.5 mm thick, heavy duty ABS plastic, which is food safe and FDA approved. The ABS moulds can withstand casting temperatures of up to 90°C, and have excellent chemical resistance.

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Using 3D Designer Soap Moulds

What You'll Need:

2 Part 3D Soap Mould and 2 Heavy Duty Elastic Bands
Soap Base - either part of your CP Batch, or Melt & Pour Base
Fragrance and/or Essential Oils
Suitable Colourants
Pyrex Measuring Cup or Sturdy Plastic Jug
Small Knife

Pour Your Soap

M&P - After melting your MP Soap Base, add any fragrance and colourant desired, and then ensure that it isn't over 60°C. Pour the soap slowly and steadily into the mould.

CP - After preparing your CP soap base, pour the soap at a light trace, slowly and steadily into the mould.

Tips:

Overfill the mould cavity by pouring an excess into the funnel. This will act as a reserve and eliminate any large air pockets from forming at the top of the bar
Lightly tap the mould onto the table to release any trapped air, and if necessary, refill the funnel reserve. Unmould & Trim Your Soap
When the soap is ready to release, gently separate the two halves, until one side separates from the other. To release the soap from the remaining half, lightly and steadily twist the mould (ice tray style).
To trim your soap, score the cast on both sides with a small knife, where the funnel meets the bar. Then bend the funnel excess, back and forth until it breaks away from the bar. Lastly, trim the excess material or "flashing" from the bar.

Unmoulding MP Soap: Most MP soap can be unmoulded from our two-part moulds in 4 hours at room temperature. To expedite the unmoulding time, after the soap solidifies, chill it within the mould by placing it into the freezer for 15 minutes, or into the refrigerator for 1 hour. This will make the soap much easier to unmould, and in a fraction of the time at room temperature.

Unmoulding CP Soap: It is recommended to let the soap set in the moulds for as long as necessary, usually 18-24 hours, until the soap has sufficiently solidified.

Cleaning Your 3D Moulds: To clean the 3D moulds, you can wash them in warm soapy water, or in a dishwasher. If using a dishwasher, run the cycle without detergent, as this will etch the plastic over time.

Please note: Although able to withstand high temperatures, some moulds can warp in the Dishwasher, so it is safest to wash the moulds in the sink in warm soapy water.

Making Soap on a Rope Tutorial

In this tutorial you will learn how easy and fun it is to make your own professional MP and CP Soap on a Rope, using our two-part 3D moulds and Soap Ropes which are just perfect for this process.

Soap on a Rope fits conveniently around Shower Rose or handles. It's also a great product for anyone with mobility problems, as you can hang the soap over your arm while you bathe or shower. Soap dries faster, and lasts longer. These make fabulous, professional looking gifts too.

What You'll Need:

2 Part 3D Soap Mould and Heavy Duty Elastic Bands
1 Soap Rope
Soap Base - either part of your CP Batch, or Melt & Pour Base
Fragrance and/or Essential Oils
Suitable Colourants
Pyrex Measuring Cup or Sturdy Plastic Jug
Small Knife

Measure Your Rope

Measure the length of rope necessary to embed the rope half-way into the bar, to the top of the funnel.

Prepare Your Mould

Lower the heat sealed end of the rope into the mould cavity, through the funnel, and tuck the remaining rope under the top rubber band.
Centre the rope in the funnel (left to right), and make sure that the rope is hanging straight into the mould cavity.

Pour Your Soap

M&P - After melting your MP Soap Base, add any fragrance and colourant desired, and then ensure that it isn't over 60°C. Pour the soap slowly and steadily into the mould.

CP - After preparing your CP soap base, pour the soap at a light trace, slowly and steadily into the mould.

Tips:

Overfill the mould cavity by pouring an excess into the funnel. This will act as a reserve and eliminate any large air pockets from forming at the top of the bar.
Lightly tap the mould onto the table to release any trapped air, and if necessary, refill the funnel reserve.
When making CP you will need a Kebab Stick or Skewer to poke the rope into the traced soap
Unmoulding MP Soap: Most M&P Soap can be unmoulded from our two-part molds in 4 hours at room temperature. To expedite the unmoulding time, after the soap solidifies, chill it within the mould by placing it into the freezer for 15 minutes, or into the refrigerator for 1 hour. This will make the soap much easier to unmold, and in a fraction of the time at room temperature
Unmolding CP Soap: It is recommended to let the soap set in the molds for as long as necessary, usually 18-24 hours, until the soap has sufficiently solidified

Finishing Your Soap on a Rope

Unmould the soap when it is ready, and trim away any excess material or "flashing" from the bar, and around the rope.

**Don't forget to wrap MP Bars, or let them "sweat it out" and wipe clean.

Please note: Although able to withstand high temperatures, some moulds can warp in the Dishwasher, so it is safest to wash the moulds in the sink in warm soapy water.

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