beau's mama Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 I have 2 molds that I want to do 3 layer loafs in. One holds almost 6#'s of water & the other holds 2# 3oz of water. Since M&P soap in way heavier than water, how can I figure out how much base the molds will hold? Do I double it? :undecided I'm very math challanged, so please try to explain it to me like I'm a 2 yr old All help is greatly appreciated!TIASharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel91805 Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 What's your inside mold dimensions??I'm not sure of a formula for the mold size for M&P.....I know the one to figure out oils for CP...but not sure if it's the same....BUT, I do know what a 1 pound cube of SFIC dimensions are!Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beau's mama Posted May 6, 2007 Author Share Posted May 6, 2007 What's your inside mold dimensions??I'm not sure of a formula for the mold size for M&P.....I know the one to figure out oils for CP...but not sure if it's the same....BUT, I do know what a 1 pound cube of SFIC dimensions are!DonnaHey DonnaThe mold dimensions are 5.5 L x 4 W x 2.5 Deep & 10 L x 4.25 W x 3 Deep.Help me , PLEASE! My hands are burning to make this soap! I have no idea why :undecided Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beau's mama Posted May 6, 2007 Author Share Posted May 6, 2007 I FOUND IT! I FOUND IT!I found my notes from when I first started soaping. Thank goodness I recorded how much base I used in the small mold.Still could use help w/ the larger mold, though. It's a massive silicone loaf mold I got off Ebay so I could do huge chunky soap.Anyone?ThanksSharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel91805 Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 ACK! Sharon!! Did it work out? I was working on a presentation for school (only took 7 hrs!) and totally forgot to check back in to see if you'd replied w/ the dimensions!I see you found the amount to use for the smaller mold. For the bigger one, I'd double it. For the small one...you have 5.5x4x2.5 = 55 (inches) if you double that, it's 110.For the big one..you have 10x4.25x3 = 127.5....which is close. OK, it's close enough for me anyway. (Secretly waiting for CareBear to pop in w/ her formulas...)Soooo....what'd you make??? I'm going to make some sample type M&P soaps tomorrow...ideas are welcome! Hugs,Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beau's mama Posted May 7, 2007 Author Share Posted May 7, 2007 ACK! Sharon!! Did it work out? Yep, sure did. I posted a pic in the gallery.OK, I told you I'm math challanged What the hell am I doubling?? The dimensions?I've been doing some extra reading on CP..I'm getting closer & closer to taking the plunge. Lord, Lord, Lord...weights & measurements are gonna drive me to an early grave! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel91805 Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 ROFL...you are doubling the volume inside your mold (length x width x height) ....so the volume inside your smaller one is 55 inches...if you double the first one...that's 110. Your larger one has the volume of 127.5....which is just a little more than double. SO, if you know how many pounds of M&P will go in the smaller one...double it for the larger one.Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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