Jo Ann Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 can teflon coated backing things be used as molds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapmom25 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 I personally wouldn't use teflon coated, but you can always try it and see if you're happy with the results! If you add dye or scent though, I would suggest that you set that aside for only soap use from there on out and not use for food.The reason I wouldn't use it though is because I've personally never had great luck with coatings staying on, and I wouldn't want the flaked off coating in my soaps!To reply to your poll .... I have used baking pans (didn't like the result, and the pan ended up rusting), cookie cutters (cute soaps, but don't use them anymore just because I have such an extensive collection of molds), as well as "glad" containers, 2 liter bottles (cut the bottom off and it makes a really neat, but rather large, star/flower shaped soap), old tupperware containers, popsicle molds, ice cubes trays, cookie sheets (pull the soap before it's completely set and you can roll it up to make "candy" or "lollipop" soaps). The kitchen department at Walmart is full of potential molds LOL.Of everything listed though, those all fall into my "experiment" category and I don't use them today. Now I still with strictly molds, but that's because it works for me. If I were doing craft shows or had a brick & mortar store I would do the fun stuff, but that kind of stuff doesn't sell well for me online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 I've used...-shoe boxes for slab molds-the end of a narrow flat-rate box for a log-silicone cupcake cups-the drawer from my daughter's jewelry box (plastic)-pringles cans-lays cans-pvc pipe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamp_deb Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 I've used in the past;dishpandesk drawersilicone panscandy moldspvc pipestupperware Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibiscus Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 I've used boxes of all kinds and my old kitchen drawer and a bowl for shaving soap. Shoot I'll try just about anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Ann Posted November 13, 2007 Author Share Posted November 13, 2007 guess teflon's out but apparently the rest of the world of stuff isn't!!!!! thanx for the responses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzeyez Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I've used shoe boxes,pringles can's,& Silicon,but my all time fav is..........A silverware box, you know those nice wooden boxes for fancy silverware. I ripped the insides out and viola' a soap mold with a lid on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasBrat Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 If I'm not using my actual soap mold I use my wooden Target drawers from a couple years ago. They are great log molds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salli Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I've used:heavy duty cardboard boxesshoe boxeswooden craft boxespvc pipe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Ann Posted November 14, 2007 Author Share Posted November 14, 2007 guess for now on when I go to the dollar store or walmart i will be keeping an eye open for potential molds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieprov19 Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 I used a pringles can yesterday as a soap mold for melt and pour.... ok it didn't work very well. But I used it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 I'd skip the metal -- reactions from soap+metal can be bad.I've used boxes, pringles can, drawer separators (plastic -- these were one of my "main" MP molds), some plastic containers, lye cans... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaColo Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 I've used silicone baking pans. They were at the thrift store and I got 4 for $5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NNK Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 I don't think anyone mentioned milk cartons. You don't have to line them, just cut the top off, wash... pour the soap, and once it has hardened up just peel the carton off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Ann Posted November 18, 2007 Author Share Posted November 18, 2007 milk cartons sounds good. what does one line a shoebox with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NNK Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 milk cartons sounds good. what does one line a shoebox with?Freeezer paper, plastic bag. I believe there is a great tutorial here on lining shoebox with freezer paper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Ann Posted November 18, 2007 Author Share Posted November 18, 2007 Freeezer paper, plastic bag. I believe there is a great tutorial here on lining shoebox with freezer paper.thanx nat, i was think parchment paper too as well as freezer. it think i sawa that tut on lining boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkainePSP Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 I've used shoe boxes,pringles can's,& Silicon,but my all time fav is..........A silverware box, you know those nice wooden boxes for fancy silverware. I ripped the insides out and viola' a soap mold with a lid on itWhat size recipe for a pringles can? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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