donna4909 Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 I need new molds! I'm tired of my soap sticking to my "linerless" plastic molds even when I spray them, and I don't want to spend a lot on silicone liners. I've heard that soap doesn't stick to plexiglass. Does anyone know if that's true?I think I want a slab mold with dividers, because logs just don't swirl as well. Probably 12 bars, but I'm unsure on the bar size. I was kinda thinking of square bars. Would 3" x 3" x 1" be a weird size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystical_angel1219 Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Soap Hutch sells these, you have to email for a quote.You can get any size you wish. I believe Scented and Soapbuddy both own these molds. One of them is bound to chime in. My TOG mold has Lexan [plexiglass] dividers, the soap does not stick if you leave it in the mold for 24 plus hours. I'm thinking of getting some at Lowe's and lining all my molds. I will alert you that plexiglass molds, especially custom made, are pricey. More expensive than silicone lined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donna4909 Posted May 8, 2008 Author Share Posted May 8, 2008 Hubby volunteered to make the plexiglass mold for me. So, any ideas about the 3 x 3 square bars in the slab mold? I think I might try to get him to make a 1.5" x 1.5" x 3" bar in an upright too. I saw some japanese soaps of this size, and they are really beautiful when layered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mz.choize Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Those are cute, but are they comfortable in your hands? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bells4shells Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Would 3" x 3" x 1" be a weird size?I don't know about plexiglass molds and sticking issues, but I wanted to comment on the size bar you mentioned. I happen to use this size right now and I think it works just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soapmaker Man Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Soap will not readily stick to Plexiglass which another name for it is Lexan. I used to use Lexan, but it was too expensive for liners and dividers. I now use HDPE for my TOG Permaliner System and dividers. It is less expensive and releases well. HDPE is impervious to chemicals, and slick. I really like using HDPE along with premium wood for soap molds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aimee001 Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Hubby volunteered to make the plexiglass mold for me. So, any ideas about the 3 x 3 square bars in the slab mold? I think I might try to get him to make a 1.5" x 1.5" x 3" bar in an upright too. I saw some japanese soaps of this size, and they are really beautiful when layered. That is one of the most gorgeous pieces of soap I've ever seen. Where can I find/buy it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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