leisa2003 Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Just wanted to share the soap mold I made. I am surprised it turned out as well as it did, because I am not a "handyman" when it comes to making things with wood. The liner I made with corrigated plastic and I put two thin straps underneath the liner to pull the soap out. (I just hate cutting and folding freezer paper). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustpuuppy Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 I do woodworking for a living and that looks pretty good to me. What did you use to join the pieces? Screws, nails or dowels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leisa2003 Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 I do woodworking for a living and that looks pretty good to me. What did you use to join the pieces? Screws, nails or dowels?I used some black screws that hubby had. (Shhh!! they looked prettier then his older rusty looking screws). :lipsrseal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Your mold looks fabulous , and good for you for using the pretty black screws Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billie Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 That looks fantastic and the liner sounds great. You did an excellent job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 What a nice job. Congratulations! I don't know if you thought about this, but the corrugated plastic is a great idea because it will surely provide extra insulation compared to a flat plastic sheet. You could even cut a piece of wood for a cover. I don't think it has to be fitted or anything. Just lay it over the top, maybe put a little weight on it. Simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustpuuppy Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 What are the inside dimensions? And what kind of wood?Don't know if this would work but I had a thought. The metal bands they use to band pallets would make a nice handle. You could bend it to fit the mold, the curl each end to make handles. The handle would go between the mold and the liner, of course.Not sure if it would work or if it would do any good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leisa2003 Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 What are the inside dimensions? And what kind of wood?Don't know if this would work but I had a thought. The metal bands they use to band pallets would make a nice handle. You could bend it to fit the mold, the curl each end to make handles. The handle would go between the mold and the liner, of course.Not sure if it would work or if it would do any good.It's pine,.. I bought 1- 8ft. 1x4 it was $1.98, I just cut 3 boards out of it 18" long and then 2- 6" blocks for the ends. I am going to make a top with 2 wooden knobs, with the remaining board I have left.The 2 straps that I am using under the liner, is those plastic type with thread inside them that they use to wrap lumber with. I didn't even have to pay for it, the guy at the store just told me to take the whole strap.Thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonrose64 Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Well you should be proud of yourself.that mold turned out really good.Now you inspired me to do it. I have been after my son to make me 1 but now maybe I will just go do it myself LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 love them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartlandSoap Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 VERY nice! Where do you get he corrugated plastic? Is that what it is actually called? I have been looking for it. I made a liner out of the flexi cutting boards, but I think this would be better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leisa2003 Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 (edited) VERY nice! Where do you get he corrugated plastic? Is that what it is actually called? I have been looking for it. I made a liner out of the flexi cutting boards, but I think this would be better.I got mine at Menards, but you can find it anywhere that sells like,...FOR SALE signs. It comes with like those skinny metal stakes. I didn't look at WalMart, but they may sell it, if not, anywhere that has FOR SALE or YARD SALE signs would have it.I forgot to add,...do not cut the sides and bottom of the corrugated plastic, just carefully fold it. And use duck tape ( I tried it, it works fine) to tape your end pieces to the sides and bottom of your liner, this way you are sure not to have no soap leak out into your mold. When your soap is done just pull up on your straps to remove the liner/soap and take off the end pieces and pull the sides away from your soap and wipe off your liner and put it back for next use. It worked great for me,...I LOVE IT!!! Edited November 2, 2009 by leisa2003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartlandSoap Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Ohhhhh....now I know what they are. I can get them at Home Depot here I am sure. I need to get this tomorrow!Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustpuuppy Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 You should be able to find that plastic at art supply stores or craft stores. Probably could get some for free from one of those places that makes signs, if they screwed one up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 I've bought the blank plastic at Walmart. It's in the hardward dept and there are for rent, garage sale, for sale and blank ones. I think they were less than $2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rae Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Your mold looks great. You did a very nice job on it. My dh makes some molds for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 great job, and thanks for the heads up on the plastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcandletarts2 Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 (edited) I think it looks great! Maybe you should take orders for these. I would buy one or two. Edited November 14, 2009 by Luvcandletarts2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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