Alajane Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 I got an adorable "It's a Girl" clear mold from WSP and offered to make soap bars for favors for my DIL's baby shower in a couple of weeks. I made the first batch last night and those things are a ***** to get out of the mold!! I pressed gently, pressed gently again, pressed a little harder, then a litter harder still. I have been known to crack a mold trying to get the soap out of it and I can't afford to do that to this one--it's the only one I have in this design!!In frustration, I finally put the mold in the freezer for a few minutes and it did much better. But I think I've read that's not a good thing to do with M&P--and the soap did feel a little "slick" on the back side (the side that wasn't touching the mold) several hours later.Any great ideas on how to demold these suckers? I sure love silicone bakeware to make soap in--wish I could find some silicone in bar shape (but that's another topic--right now I need to work with this dratted clear plastic mold). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaColo Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 I stick my molds in the freezer. I figure that extends the life of the mold because it spare me the frustration of banging the mold, trying to will the soap to fall out. Usually, I try applying gentle pressure to one of the corners of the mold, trying to convince it to leave. This works half of the time. Then, I'll try not so gentle pressure. (Would not recommend this. I broke a mold this way.) Then, the mold is popped into the freezer, and I hunt down some chocolate. After my chocolate fix is sated, the mold is removed from the freezer, and the process is repeated.I tried vegetable cooking spray one time, but it left a greasy film on my soap. Someone else probably has better tips to offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alajane Posted September 8, 2006 Author Share Posted September 8, 2006 Well, LindaColo, you made me feel better anyway!! At least one other person uses the same process I do!! Except last night and this morning I skipped the steps of trying before the freezer and went straight there! It's amazing how easily the soap pops out after 15 minutes in the freezer (I didn't know how long, but since these soaps are about 1 inch thick, I figured it would take more than a couple of minutes).You did add one helpful suggestion--I've been leaving out the chocolate part and I can see that would really be beneficial!!!Thanks,JaneP.S. I also have broken a few molds using the "original" method--I seem to have a real problem with the smaller, thinner molds are really horrible to demold, so I thought these would be a breeze since they're thick; shows what I know!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 I put the mold in the freezer too. Then when the stuff unmolds, I wrap it in a paper towel to absorb the moisture that inevitably condenses on the surface! Bleah ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alajane Posted September 8, 2006 Author Share Posted September 8, 2006 Thanks, guys--you're making me feel better about this situation. I sure hated to break my only mold in this design by beating it to death!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecandlespastore Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 I put mine in the freezer too, then I let them sit at room temp for about 15 minutes so that condensation forms. Usually after that whatever is in there falls right out. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieJeanette Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 I put mine in the freezer as well and then place it on a cookie drying rack right away. Any condensation that forms on the soap after unmolding from the freezer is completely gone after about 10 to 15 minutes on my rack and then it's completely dry to the touch from there on out. After that, I shrink-wrap it. HTH! MarieJeanette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alajane Posted September 8, 2006 Author Share Posted September 8, 2006 Well, you guys are making me feel much better about "giving in" to the lure of the freezer! For some reason, I thought that was taboo.Thanks so much,Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapmom25 Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 isn't it funny how people/methods differ?! I can never use the freezer method without getting horrible sweat! The soaps don't always sweat right away, but they do the next day. Could be my base or "the air" (region/climate), but whatever it is, none of my soaps can tolerate being chilled or frozen ~ I get sweat every time. I think I know the exact mold you're talking about, but I think I sold mine otherwise I'd send it to you so you'd have a "back-up"! It's a rectangle bar with the writing at an angle? A milky way mold or similar?If so, what I do for those kind is make sure to let the soap completely cool (an hour or so at minimum) then when I'm ready to pop them out, I tug sideways first to loosen the sides and create an air gap. Once that "seal" is broken, you can turn the mold over and barely push on it with your thumb and it will drop right out onto the table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 I've coated them with a little oil before to kind of "season" the mold. Wipe it out well, though. Even if it seems like you wipe it clean, there is some residue and it still helps. And definitely let them cool. Completely.Some molds are just a PITB to use, though and nothing seems to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alajane Posted September 11, 2006 Author Share Posted September 11, 2006 soapmom25, I sure hope these don't develop the sweat later because I shrink wrapped most of them the day after demolding!No, it's a different mold, but it would be fine to use two different ones--what they say is what's important in this case. But that brings me to a question--I've never used a Milky Way mold--are they more flexible than the clear plastic ones? Most of the molds I've used were purchased from Hobby Lobby, but I got this and one other from WSP recently and they seem to be the same material--a stiff, clear plastic.Sara, thanks for the oil hint--I haven't tried that. I think I have my last batch for this shower in the molds now, thank goodness! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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