traceyy Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 I am totally lost (surprise lol) I bought 2 drawer organizers today (9x6x2) *thinking it would work. Now as I sit here trying to fiugre out how I would cut the soap so it wouldn't look fugly, I don't think this will work. I did a search for drawer orgnaizer but noone ever says what size they used. I basically want a log mold since my cutting abilities are lacking. Can anyone help me with what size to get? I am looking for something to make 2# batches. OR if there are any other suggestions for a 2# log mold, I'd appreciate it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidsngarden Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 In the past I used what has been termed the "Martha Mold" It a three compartment Martha stewart silverware tray found at K-Mart. It has square corners and sides. It is huge. Grease it with mineral oil. If you make a batch using 7 lb of oils and divide it into three you can fill each cavity to the top. (so each cavity uses a 2 1/3 lb of oil batch). It takes a couple of days to get the soap out of the mold though - unless you oven cure it a bit. If you cut the bars into 2 1/2 inch widths you get 7 bars that weigh 6 to 6.5 oz.Mine warped with a really hot batch of OMH though so I don't use it anymore. That batch REALLY Gelled hotter than any thing I have seen before. I had never done an OMH in that mold before so I think it's the honey that gets it so hot. No other batches warped it even with oven curing.BethanyBethany Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dixiemama Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 Since there is no Kmart near me to get a Martha mold, I got a drawer organizer from walmart. It is sized 15x6x2. I simply fill it to 1 inch since that is what I want my soap bars to be. When I cut I do get two smaller bars on the end because I like bigger bars for the rest but I just use those for my first testers or give away. I have not mastered lining yet though. Just starting on CP. I've done HP for 9 years but wanted to try the cool looking swirls I see in the gallery. Can't master that either!! I've heard wooden wine boxes are great to use - and are FREE at a liqour store or grocery that sells wine. Ask for wooden wine box with dividers. That way you can simply line with freezer paper and make one log or up to 3 logs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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