candlemama Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 I understand the Ikea 9-drawer organizer units are no longer available, but I found these online that I thought could be used for soap molds. Not quite sure on the dimensions. It comes three to a pack, in different lengths. The nice thing is they also have lids. Although I haven't yet made my first CP batch, I think you're supposed to cover and insulate your soap as it sits in the mold, right?Anyway, just wondering if anyone had taken a look at these in person.http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50149353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 well, without dimensions I cannot say if *I* would use as a mold, but they look fine as long as you line them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndulgentCreations Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 Looks to me like they'd work just fine. You can use so many things for molds, even Pringles cans! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlemama Posted May 7, 2010 Author Share Posted May 7, 2010 Hmmm... thanks! If they're a decent width and height, I may get them. It might actually work for me since I will be making smaller batches. I may take a trip out to Ikea tomorrow and will let everyone know the actual dimensions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_35550 Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 (edited) There are some good threads on this subject. Just hit search Ikea molds. HTHSteve Edited May 7, 2010 by chuck_35550 Never Mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 The longest one looks like the best option, but check the wood too. If it isn't very thick, you aren't going to hold heat well if you intend to gel. Too thick and your batch will trap heat. That's the difference I'm noticing in a mold that was made for me by a friend when compared to one that just wasn't ... well ... no comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 I think it would work fine, I know a soaper who uses something very similar, she loves them as molds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlemama Posted May 12, 2010 Author Share Posted May 12, 2010 Just in case anyone was wondering, I checked out these boxes at Ikea and decided against them. They were too small to be worth it, and the wood seemed a bit on the flimsy side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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