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The prices really depend on what size mold you want and what options you want with it. The available options include a lid for $5, an adjustable cutting guide for $5 and an adjustable divider (so you can make 2 different batches of the same or different sizes in the same mold) for $10. The prices for my molds range from a 3 lb mold with no options for $55 plus shipping to a 6 lb mold with all the options for $90 plus shipping.

I also have slab molds available now. My slab molds typically run about $10 more than a comparable size log mold. The reason is that it takes so much more material. The only option available with them is the dividers that separate your batch into single bars so you don't have to cut them after you unmold your batch.

Best bet is to figure out what size bars you want to end up with and how many you want to get out of a batch, PM me and I'll give you a price for a mold customized to your dimensions.

Looks great!

Why is there a notch in the middle though?

Thanks,

Irena

The notch is for hardware that keeps the mold nice and tight. The hardware also locks the lid on. You can see the hardware and earlier pictures of the mold here. I've made many improvements to the mold since then but haven't had a chance to take and post pics.

I have one of his molds and I can't find where I hid it from myself

You're always welcome to order another one, Julie.

I also use a base recipe with 8 oils and 1 butter. The right recipe for you is whatever works. There's no right or wrong.

The person that is going to make me a Misty Creek mold out of HDPE.

No slots. So I can pop the slab into one of the molds and chop away. No muss, no fuss. I do agree that wood molds seem to insulate better. But I am trying (operative word) to get a consistent bar size. So I sold all but one of my log molds and my FCS cutter. No lining for me, baby.

I've also designed a slab mold with dividers so if you prefer that, let me know. Devil Woman got my first one. Don't know if she's had a chance to use it or not yet. This second one is going to Texas Brat but I'll be sure to take pics before she picks it up. I'll be posting those pics soon along with pics of my new and improved log molds.

I am not even gonna say what I see every time I look at this thread title:o

And I thought I had the most perverted mind on this board. Even I didn't see that one.

I master batch both my lye and oils and have never had a problem. I don't see how doing it the way you described would be any less accurate. Just make sure you're very careful with your measurements. To paraphrase: "Measure twice, pour once."

I want to smell that soap so I know what to look for. Could you bring it over when you come to get your new mold and NaOH?

You're going to get as many different responses as there are suppliers out there.

Here's Crawford's response:

Hi Jeff,

Yes I'm aware of this. It's a pirated copy, and anyone gullible enough to buy it will be disappointed when it stops working after the 30 day free trial!

Thanks for inquiring about it.

Crawford

Check the version number.

Version 2.8

Same version that the SoapMaker website is offering.

I sent an email to SoapMaker. Waiting for a reply.

I've been using 1 T per lb of oils.

Has anyone ever ordered software from a place called Lowest Price Store? They have Soapmaker Professional v2.8 for only $15. Seems a little fishy to me.

I also have my candles in a local craft mall and for a while I was the only candlemaker there. We don't make a ton of money but it pays the rent on our space every month and gets our name out there. A couple of months ago, another candlemaker moved in. Actually, someone on this board. She's become a good friend in this industry and I wouldn't hesitate to point people to her (and have done so in the past) if I don't have what they're looking for. I make paraffin candles and she makes soy. I was unsure what would happen to my sales when she moved in because she's been doing this for a bit longer than I have and has a rather large following. After a couple months, I haven't noticed any change in my sales at all.

Even though I'm talking about soy vs. paraffin candles here, it's the same thing with soaps. Even if you're both doing CP, HP or M&P doesn't matter. I highly doubt you're both using the same recipes and/or fragrances.

My suggestion would be to have the owner talk to this other person and ask her to give it a little time to see if it hurts her or not. Heck, the competition might even help her.

You could always scent it Butt Naked. Ginger

Or, how about Monkey Farts.

Yes, Rockin, the vendors loved you and Scented. I'm going to start working on Scented's mold tonight. Make sure she lets you use it too. It was a great pleasure meeting the both of you.

I guess I'm more of a FO PIMP than a FO HO.

Peak

Amish Harvest

Spruce Christmas Tree

WSP

Spiced Cranberry

JS

Chestnuts & Brown Sugar

Hot Baked Apple Pie (Apple Pie, Hot Baked)

Hot Cocoa

Mulberry Spice

Orange Clove

Pumpkin Nog

BCS

Sissie's Sugar Cookie

Well deal! We'll stop by. Anyway we could talk about a mold and have it for then? No rushes ... cough, cough.

I could have one ready for you by then. Let me know what you want. I look forward to meeting you.

My wife, Lisa, and I are going to be there as vendors to show our new soap molds. I hope everyone will stop by to say hi. I'd love to meet everyone and put a face to a screen name.

I knew it reminded me of a mold I'd seen somewhere..could't figure out who made it:embarasse

It is similar but I believe I've made a few nice improvements.

Did you use HDPE to make it? Did you use a router to cut the slots?

I've got me a sheet of material to start with. I really need to get a mold made now that I've got some oils to play with.

Tony

Hi Tony,

The material is indeed HDPE. I tried a router but had much better luck and accuracy with a dado blade on my table saw.

It looks great. Let us know how you cut it without quide lines unless I am missing something here.

You're not missing anything, I am. I'm trying to figure out a good way to have dividers AND still be able to use it without a liner if you don't want to use the dividers for any reason. It's still a work in progress but I should have it figured out soon.

Here's a question for those of you who use bar molds like this

Do you ever make a batch without the dividers?

I wonder if I should just make it to be always used with dividers. Please give me your input.

P.S. Brat, it's not a hex. It's VooDoo.

You can use it in bath salts as the carrier oil.

Looks great, Brat.

I'm glad it worked well for you. I might even have to build a bar mold for myself now.

I see some smaller pieces that I guess go up the sides for some reason. What are those for? Can it be set up to make one long log?

Those are part of the divider (re-designing it). They easily lift out so you can pour a full 6 lb batch.

More pics (round 2)

1-Log of soap being cut at 1"

2-Every bar is exactly the same width

3-This one's for you Texas Brat.