clueless Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 I ordered the sphere mold from BB and am super unhappy with it. I use rubber bands to help keep it tight and in place, just like stated in instructions. I use a dropped to fill mold, just like stated in the instructions. And this mold just leaks everywhere. It's as if my soap gets everywhere but in the spheres! It makes a huge mess and doesn't make balls at all.Would a silicone sphere mold thats one single piece be easier?I don't think I'm doing anything wrong with this mold. I have followed instruction. But no luck, just mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twoscentsworth Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Ya know, that mold looks just like ice cube trays I used to have. If you can find silicone they would work better ... you may still need to rubber band but they do provide a better seal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-GRAN-ONES Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 You might also write BB..and ask for some tips..Let them know what is happening.Let us know..I have though about buying that type of mold too..for soap ropes.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 I would do as 8-grans one said, BB is very helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 I have that one. I drilled larger holes in the top and use binder clips to hold it closed. My CP formula is at a cake batter like consistency when I pour and I end up with nice little spheres. You may want to try some sealant - like pet jelly - to seal any large gaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clueless Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 I went ahead and took the advice and contacted BB about the mold. Hoping they can offer some insight on how to better use it. I will let you all know what they say. TallTayl I think your advice is good about drilling bigger holes in the top. The holes are too small and that does make it hard, even using the pipettes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clueless Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 Okay so one of the ladies from BB wrote back today and sent me a link on a tutorial using them same exact mold. In the tutorial she has the molds in two pieces not together. she fills the one half of the sphere mold with soap, lets it harden then places the top on. Then she fills it up the rest of the way. So maybe that will help out. Her little spheres are perfect, but then again she is the soapqueen! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-GRAN-ONES Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 thanks for letting us know..have you tried it with soap that is at a thicker trace? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clueless Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 No because I was using a dropper to get into the mold. The mold has tiny little holes to put the soap into. So you have to use a dropper otherwise you really would have a huge mess and no soap would make it into the mold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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