Cheap, good molds?

[tracey11474]

Newbie to m&p...have always done hp and cp. I am looking to get a few basic molds...should I pay extra and get silicone? If so where is the best place to get them that won't break the bank?

[mparadise]

I just use the inexpensive plastic ones. I have had to replace a couple of my heavier used ones after 3 years. For loaf molds I just use the plastic drawer dividers from Dollar Tree. I figured I would start with the inexpensive ones & upgrade as I could afford but they are holding up better than expected.

I have gotten the shaped molds at teh local craft store, on ebay, on the classifieds and from my regular candle & soap suppliers, depending on the shape I was looking for and how inexpensively I could find it. I would just look around and see what molds you really want and where you can get them least expensively or post on the classifieds as "in search of" maybe someone has them and isn't using them anymore.

Edited September 23, 2010 by mparadise

[lindanelson]

I personally like silicone molds. I use both heavy plastic and silicone.

Go to (if you can) Michael's, JoAnn's, or Hobby Lobby. Make sure to get a flyer at the front door for the coupons.

[Candybee]

Right now Southern Soapers is selling M&P molds for dirt cheap! I'd take advantage.

[asheebeans]

I like the basic plastic ones from WSP. I have a few of their silicone ones too, and they are nice but a bit pricey.

[tracey11474]

I ended up ordering a wilton cupcake silicone mold from amazon fpr $9.99 as I needed some new pyrex measuring cups and they and the molds are part of the buy 3 get the 4th free promotion on Amazon. Ordered my duckies from wsp to put in/on the soaps!

Can't wait to make them!

[tracey11474]

Now to find some other cute, cheap ones!

[tracey11474]

Also need to find oval ones as I'd like to embed some silly bands in them!

[SherriLynn]

I pour M&P logs.... and use cheese keepers, ez lock boxes, for 3 pound loaves.

[comfortscents]

I'm planning on listing about 30 silicone soap molds as soon as I get them photographed, if interested pm me and I will send you my photo bucket info and you can see finished pieces of molds I'll be listing for sale

[jade]

If it's a mold I'll use often I get silicone. I always have a hard time getting the soap out of the plastic molds. Last year I bought Wilton cupcake molds at less than half price after Halloween & Christmas. They work well for me. I've bought some silicone soap molds for my m&p on ebay at good prices too. Today I embedded some Silly Bands in the heavy duty plastic molds. The soap stuck even after I put it in the freezer. I put it in the microwave for a few seconds & was able to unmold it. The kiddos at school will love the Silly Band soap!