Angel91805 Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 Gosh! All this talk has made me want another one. One is just not enough! Wonder if DH would kill me?? :tiptoe: Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorrie Posted April 10, 2007 Author Share Posted April 10, 2007 I actually have three coming! I bought two from Misty creek and one off the classifieds. Hubby told me to buy a couple more but I think three is enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkainePSP Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 I actually just ordered one myself. But she also noted this on my invoice: Note:Hi Kelly, We at Misty Creek will be taking a long vacation beginning in May, and would like to wrap up our outstanding invoices. If you are still interested in purchasing this item, please let us know. Thanks, Aimee, Misty CreekSo if you want one you better order very soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorrie Posted April 13, 2007 Author Share Posted April 13, 2007 Wow, I didn't get that noticed. Mine as supposed to be here in the 17th! I can not wait to play with these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsDammit Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Wow, I didn't get that noticed. Mine as supposed to be here in the 17th! I can not wait to play with these.Did ya get it??!! I went hope to check at lunch and guess what was sitting on my front porch??!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystical_angel1219 Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Oh, life is good!You will love this mold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorrie Posted April 18, 2007 Author Share Posted April 18, 2007 Did ya get it??!! I went hope to check at lunch and guess what was sitting on my front porch??!!!Got the used on on Friday and I got the two new ones Yesterday!! I made my very first batch of soap on Sunday. I am soooo in love with these molds!!!!Now, I just need to stock up on soapmaking oils and lye. I will be one happy camper for a long time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkainePSP Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 I can't wait to get mine!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsDammit Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 Oh, life is good!You will love this mold. Oh you are sooo right, I finally had a chance to use my new mold this weekend and I am soooooo glad I got one- I LUV IT!!! Now to work on my swirling........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Jovianne (my partner) and I Finally got our mold last week. Have not poured it yet can ya believe it!! Hopefully going to do it this week!! Very nice mold. We ordered the 16 bar kit.Okay question for those of you that have this. We are usuing kraft soap boxes for ours, and I have noticed that mold looks to make a pretty large bar, so those of you who use boxes, do you have to order a larger size box?Also dies the lid that comes with the mold prevent the ashing on top of the soap? When I used my log mold I always had ash but it was easy to cut off the tops. I am thinking the lids prevents this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 I have an MC. My bars fit in the typical boxes just fine. The lid helps ensure gel by providing insulation - doesn't seem to impact ash FOR ME. But ash is a mystery I cannot figure out - sometimes I get it, sometimes I don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkainePSP Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Mine will be here Tuesday!!! I did get this message from Amy regarding her time off.Hi Kelly,Right now we do not know how long the break will be - we are taking each day as it comes. Thanks,Aimee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsDammit Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Ummm is there a trick to cutting? Somehow I managed to cut my bars crooked. Only me, I swear........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorrie Posted April 27, 2007 Author Share Posted April 27, 2007 Ummm is there a trick to cutting? Somehow I managed to cut my bars crooked. Only me, I swear........What I did is placed the knife right tight to the sloy side and used that as my guide. Mine came out prefect except I had two bars that had rounded corners but that wasn't a cutting issue. It was a lining issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 Ok another question. On the 16-Bar Mold, Aimee told us 5-6# but I have seen mentioned throught other threads that that yields a way total big bar. How many # do you typicaly do for the 16? I was thinking maybe 5# for a bar that is 1 1/4" Definatley not quite 11/2". What would you suggest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Tess, do you have the specs? I have a 24 bar, similar to the Misty but the bars are 3.5 x 2.5. 6# gives me 1.25 bars. My 18 bar Kelsei took 4#, but they were 2x3.The formula is length x width x height x .4 = total oils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystical_angel1219 Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Tess, 3 1/2 lbs (oil wt) makes a perfect size bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Ummm is there a trick to cutting? Somehow I managed to cut my bars crooked. Only me, I swear........Ummm you have company lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkainePSP Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Mine will be here today!!!! UPS says its out for delivery!!! Woooo Hoooooo!! To bad I have to work until 6!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Tess, 3 1/2 lbs (oil wt) makes a perfect size bar. Yes, 3.5lbs oils is perfect. I use to use 4lbs but the bars were too thick for the soap boxes. I cut back 1/2lb and the bar fit the boxes but are still thick enough that I can use my soap planer if I have to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann M Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 I have found that I like using a recipe with 51 oz of oil for the 16 bar. This yields a really nice sized bar that fits in soap boxes. Ann M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsDammit Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 So far I've used the divider and make two 2lb batches at once. Still waiting for the bars to cure, still haven't cleaned em up so I'm not sure what the actual size will be but I don't use the boxes either. Oh yeah and one 2lb batch with chunks thrown in makes 16 perfect sized bars, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 I know I'm weird and anal, but I couldn't bear my bars not to be cut straight. I got a tiny level from home depot (part of a 2-pack which is perfect because I immediately lost 1) and glued one to my knife. It came off, but the glue left a nice place for it to balance while I cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel91805 Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 ROFL! I second (or is it third?) the level idea! I've had some wonky cuts going on with the slab mold. This is what I did today....Using a paring knife, I slit the freezer paper down to the level of the soap and then all the way through the paper on the outside. I went into the garage and "borrowed" a level from DH. It just *happened* to be right there! I got the soap knife positioned into the first slot just a little bit...and then I pulled the knife towards me, and the mold against my tummy, so that the knife was against the wood on both sides. I laid the level on the knife. (Don't they make tiny levels that you could screw onto the knife?? I must look at Lowe's!) I adjusted so that the two bubbles were level and then slowly cut down, watching those bubbles the whole way down. I was kind of shocked. What *my eyes* thought was level was WAY off. LOL. The two batches I cut today are so straight it isn't funny. Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Thanks ya'll!!! Cannot wait to see how these turn out!! Woo Hoo!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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