bells4shells Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 I'm in the market for some new log molds and am looking at the HDPE versions. Do any of you have experience with this type of mold for CP or HP soaping? From my understanding it can be used linerless, but can also depend on the soaps ingredients. I've also seen something about "seasoning" these type of molds, but couldn't find much information about what that entails. Any help is appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 I've never done anything to mine. They work great! Soap comes right out. During my early testing, if a recipe was soft, than yes, it did stick the 1st few days after being made. Easy to clean also & store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bells4shells Posted June 25, 2014 Author Share Posted June 25, 2014 I usually don't force gel, so I suppose I am going to have to line them huh? Thanks for your feedback chandlerwicks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 I usually don't force gel, so I suppose I am going to have to line them huh? Thanks for your feedback chandlerwicks! No, I don't force gel either. Unless your recipe is soft, I don't think you will need to line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudMarineMom Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Usually a brief stint in the freezer will help with release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Is this about acrylic molds? If so, soapmakingresource.com sells acrylic molds you don't need to line. They do recommend for stubborn soaps to put the mold in a warm oven for a few minutes to help the soap release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_35550 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 I started out with an hdpe slab mold and thought it was great but that was before plexiglass or silicone molds were available. The red silicone logs from Essential Depot are the best bang for your buck IMHO but for the sharpest lines and corners you can't beat the wonderful plexiglass logs from Soap Making Resource. You can see what your soap bar looks like and the log comes out so cleanly. Its so easy to stick the mold in the fridge if you don't want to gel or in the oven if you do want to gel. Now the cadillac of molds will always be Soap Hutch and probably some would vote for Brambleberry but you better be ready to spend some bucks. My hdpe slab mold got worse about sticking rather than seasoned and it never gets used. I would look at mold and cutter combinations if you don't already have a good cutter, because they just work better by design. HTH Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bells4shells Posted June 28, 2014 Author Share Posted June 28, 2014 Very helpful guys/gals! Acrylic wasn't even on my radar, but will take a look at Soap Making Resource. That's a new supplier - to me anyway. Appreciate the feedback! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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