Would This Work for a Mold?

[candlemama]

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

[CareBear]

well, without dimensions I cannot say if *I* would use as a mold, but they look fine as long as you line them.

[IndulgentCreations]

Looks to me like they'd work just fine. You can use so many things for molds, even Pringles cans!

[candlemama]

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.

[chuck_35550]

There are some good threads on this subject. Just hit search Ikea molds. HTH

Steve

Edited May 7, 2010 by chuck_35550
Never Mind

[Scented]

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.

[Kitn]

I think it would work fine, I know a soaper who uses something very similar, she loves them as molds.

[candlemama]

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.