Instructions for Use and Care of your Heavy Duty Soap Molds

			

Casting Temperature:  Our soap molds have been successfully tested with glycerin 
temperatures of up to 180°F with the HIPS & ABS, and 170°F with the Vivak, without 
warping.  However, it is recommended to pour the soap base at least 10-20°F lower 
than these temperatures, or as low as possible, which will increase the mold’s 
working life.

Tip: To avoid warping, it is important when casting M&P glycerin into plastic molds, 
to use a thermometer to ensure that your soap temperature is below the maximum 
recommended casting temperature and decreasing.

Pouring & Unmolding:  Our one-part molds are designed to cast your soap at any 
depth, up to the maximum stated weight.  This versatility allows you to pour 
whatever weight of bar you need at the time.

The techniques we recommend for filling and unmolding our one-part molds is to pour 
the cast almost full leaving approx. 1/8"-1/4" of space at the top.  When the soap 
is ready to release, place the mold on a flat surface with the cavities facing down, 
and press down steadily with the palm of your hand on the center of the top of the 
cavities until the soap unmolds.

Tip: Some soap bases shrink less than others as they cool or saponify within the 
molds.  To easily unmold the bases, which shrink very little, you may need to pull 
the edges of the mold outwards to manually break the seal that the soap may have on 
the mold.  When the seal is successfully broken, repeat the unmolding technique 
above.  To further aid in release, you may also lightly rap the mold squarely 
against a flat surface with the cavities facing down, until the cast is free from 
the mold.  Always avoid excessive force when unmolding your soap.  If the soap will 
not unmold easily, it is recommended to keep waiting.  In time, most soap will 
shrink and unmold easily.

Unmolding Times for M&P Glycerin in our One-Part Molds:  M&P glycerin's unmolding 
times vary greatly from one base to another.  Some will unmold easily at 4 hours, 
others require several days at room temperature.  It is generally recommended to 
leave the soap in the mold for approx. 12-24 hrs. prior to unmolding it at room 
temperature.  If the M&P glycerin will not unmold easily within this timeframe, it 
is recommended to keep waiting, checking it periodically until it does release 
easily.  To accelerate the unmolding process, please see the tips above, or the 
chilling technique below.

Chilling M&P Glycerin:  An unmolding technique we highly recommend is to chill the 
M&P glycerin to 55-60°F prior to unmolding.  This temperature can be achieved by 
placing the room temperature glycerin into the freezer for approx. 15 minutes, or 
into the refrigerator for approx. 1 hour.  Chilling the M&P glycerin within the 
molds will greatly aid in the release of the soap, and in a fraction of the time of 
unmolding at room temperature.  The process we recommend for using this technique is 
to pour the glycerin into the molds, let stand at room temperature for 4 hours, 
chill to 55-60°F with 15 minutes in the freezer or 1 hour in the refrigerator, then 
unmold and let the casts set until the glycerin adjusts back to room temperature 
before handling.  Please note: It is not recommended to allow the glycerin's 
temperature to drop below 55-60°F or to freeze when using this chilling technique, 
as the glycerin will sweat as a result. 

Unmolding Times for Hot & Cold Processed Soap in our One-Part Molds:  It 
is recommended to let the soap stay in the molds for as long as necessary (usually 
18-24 hrs. for CP, but even several days if necessary), until the soap has 
sufficiently solidified.  Unmold the soap using the methods mentioned above. If the 
soap sticks to the mold, using a mold release may aid in the release of these types 
of soap.

Cleaning the Molds:  Usually rinsing the molds in warm water is all that is 
necessary.  You may also wash the molds in warm soapy water, if necessary, to remove 
any leftover oils and/or soap residue.