donna4909 Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 I was considering getting some 3" pvc to use for soap molds, and was wondering if anyone else uses these. If so, what is the inside diameter? Is it actually 3", or is it smaller? And do you need to use a liner with these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Donna, I tried it once, unlined, and could not get the soap ouut for the life of me! I ended up tossing the PVC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 The inside diameter would be 3". I use these, though in the 2.5" diameter. I line with freezer paper. Have not tried it unlined before although I've heard of people using it that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherie Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 You can cut quilting mylar to fit inside and it makes a great liner. Found this out the hard way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 SherieThey have end caps for these don't they, so you don't have to get creative trying to cap the end with something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teercreations Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 they do have end caps and are great way to keep the mess down....believe me. Dont try to transport it (the mold) after its filled unless the cap is really tight. Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 There are several ways to seal off one end. End caps is one of them. Whatever you choose to do in terms of lining and sealing, PVC pipes will take some practice and getting used to. Most of us are not so lucky to get it to work right on the first or even second try. But in the long run, once you've got the wrinkles ironed out, it's an inexpensive mold to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 I would think that cutting the mylar a little longer than the tube would make it easy to pull out of the tube. Would that work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherie Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 This is how I do mine and it works everytime. I just make sure the soap is cool. Not warm at all. Then I take the end cap off and turn the mold upside down and give a couple of hard shakes and the liner and soap slide right out. Wash and dry the liner and it's ready to go again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 cool, gotta get me a couple of sizes, maybe 6 and 12 inch, and some caps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 I would think that cutting the mylar a little longer than the tube would make it easy to pull out of the tube. Would that work?Yes, definitely cut the mylar (or whatever you're lining with) a little longer so you have something to pull on. I use freezer paper which comes in standard 18 inch lengths, so I had my pipes sawed to 15 inch lengths to make things simple. The store I got the pipes from would only sell in 20 foot sections (costing around $1 per foot) but they were nice enough to saw them up for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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