Luanne Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I finally bit the bullet and made my first batch of CP soap on Sunday. How long should it stay in the mold and when should I cut it? I've been told after it comes out of the mold to wait another couple of days before cutting, but from what I've read, it looks like I could do it right away. Now I'm confused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktaggard Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I usually cut mine within 24 hours, unless I do non-gel soap or castile. You should be fine. Cut it!! Cut it!! Cut it!!! Cutting is my favorite part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Try cutting one bar. If it's too soft, wait til tomorrow. You will learn your soap's needs as you go. Every recipe is different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_35550 Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 So true. How many times I've tried to cut a loaf of soap when it should have been left in the mold awhile longer. Cutting soap may look easy but it takes a bit to learn how to angle your blade even if you have it in a cutter (unless of course you have a tank). Slice just a bit off the end and see how it handles your blade. Wait a little longer if it sticks real bad and you have to peel it off. Sweet torture.Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 (edited) I cut with a tank (because I can't cut straight and there were people who took pity on me for it lol) and generally wait a day or two just because. Edited February 5, 2014 by Scented Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansmommaya Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I usually cut mine about 24 hours after I make them. Occasionally for formulations differences I have to wait a little longer. Honey soaps make me wait, for instance. It really depends a lot of your formula. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luanne Posted February 7, 2014 Author Share Posted February 7, 2014 I took all 3 batches out of the molds Tuesday night. Cut them last night. The Coconut Milk (from Peak) and the Blueberry Cobbler (Aztec) were good. I should have waited until today to cut the Energy (Brambleberry). It was still a little soft, but it was a learning experience. The swirls came out good though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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