elle110 Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Ok, I have been making soap for 4 years and never had a slab mold, I have always used a 3 loaf mold, I have been dying to try one so Hubby made me one. A big sucker a that, it holds 12 LBS. so now I can make double batches. The soap end of my business has been picking up and I find I am out of soap sometimes as soon as it cures and it is not even big time show season for me yet. He also made me a six loaf mold so I can make double of both. This is Coconut Lime, one I always make but a new look for the bar. Colored with Aqua and swirled w/plain soap. Will post pic of cut soap tomorrow.[ATTACH]10927[/ATTACH]showing off the mold[ATTACH]10928[/ATTACH]I usually pour thick as to get a textured top[ATTACH]10929[/ATTACH]Another close up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerinarkansas Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 I don't make soap but I think it looks great...love the texture. Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystical_angel1219 Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 New soap molds are always fun. :smiley2: Especially when they are larger, and more efficient.The soap looks yummy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelleB Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Oh, gosh, I've been wanting a slab mold too! Congrats on getting one! I've only done log molds (except during my first year soaping when I used pencil boxes, lol). I just love that smooth & creamy color combo you've got going there. Looks like it's a perfect match for the scent, which sounds really great. Excellent job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindsaycb Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 That's some good looking soap! Can't wait to see it cut!Tell DH I'll take two! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 My dad made me a slab mold this fall and I love it (it holds 3-3.5 pounds). Your soap looks great!Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Holy cow that is one huge slab mold-great that hubby made it for ya-whatta good guy! Very nice soap, love that scent! Cut pics. please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Pretty soap you've poured in your new big soap mold!When is he going to build you another? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elle110 Posted March 30, 2007 Author Share Posted March 30, 2007 I could not edit the first post, probably a way but I have not posted much lately so can't remember how.Here is the soap cut, not cleaned up. For those using slab molds, how do you usually cut yours, how big of bars, should I have hubby put slits on sides for cutting? That is what he did on the loaf molds. Also, how do you make sure your soap is level? It is hard to gauge in this big of mold.He is going to build another but I think I am going to have him make it a tad shorter so my bars are a little thicker. I used the calculations for mold size but think the soap is thinner than I wantAnyways, thanks for looking![ATTACH]10933[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbtddr Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 nice looking mold and soap looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamsoycandles Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 I could not edit the first post, probably a way but I have not posted much lately so can't remember how.Edit feature has been disabled.Great looking soap, btw. I am just getting started and I am in the supplies gathering phase at the moment. I hope to be able to make a bar that looks half as good as yours!Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldeb58 Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Very nice soap...bet it smells great to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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