msalex28a Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 How do I get the sides not to stick to my lined wooden mold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetsCandles Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 The soap itself stuck? Or the sides did? I've been getting plastic sheeting (the kind painters use for a drop cloth) .7 mil thick to line the inside of my wooden mold, then put the actual liners in. Makes sure no moisture seeps into the wood, and gives me a very nice "lifter" type thing to work with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msalex28a Posted September 3, 2012 Author Share Posted September 3, 2012 The lining I used was the flexible cutting board that I cut to fit my mold. Could that have done it? I saw it on the lovin soap blog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetsCandles Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Probably not. If it sticks with that kind of liner (unless you got the temps up high enough to melt the plastic), chances are good that the soap leaked down inbetween the cracks of the liner (where the parts come together). Did you tape it? (That said, I've had the soap attack the adhesive of the tape, too.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msalex28a Posted September 3, 2012 Author Share Posted September 3, 2012 Could it be the fragrance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetsCandles Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Don't know. I'm still not sure what exactly happened. You had soap in the mold when it stuck to the surrounding mold? Did you have the edges of the liner taped? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msalex28a Posted September 3, 2012 Author Share Posted September 3, 2012 Yes I taped it. But nothing leaked out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetsCandles Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Hmm. I assume you did get it out then. Only a couple thoughts left. One is that you had a vacuum when trying to pull it, the other is wondering if any of your tape twisted or folded over. Was the liner damaged when you pulled it out? Or the wood itself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msalex28a Posted September 3, 2012 Author Share Posted September 3, 2012 Maybe the vacuum. None of the tape was twisted and the liner was still fine. When I used freezer paper before it didn't do that. So it must be the liner. I was trying for an easier way to get straight edges and easier lining. Once I cut off the edges they were smooth and looked great. But back to my freezer paper I go. Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Sometimes it helps to pop the mold in the freezer overnight. I use the same liners as you and sometimes a batch will stick , I gel them all so not sure why it does this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Wipe some mineral oil on the sides that stick it it should help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chefmom Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 When I use my wooden loaf mold I just make a liner from the freezer paper, shiny side in.This works great for my hot process, however it leaks a bit with cold process and the edges oozes, but it has never stuck to the mold. I make sure I have a lot of paper over the top to pull it up and out of the mold.You can take a long, thin knife and run it along the edge to loosen as well. And, even try oiling the wood lightly with mineral oil or veg oil. Just with a paper towel, like a cake pan. The wood will absorb the oil and it may help with sticking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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