What type of wood is used for soap molds?

You can use any kind of wood you desire. I personally preferred using poplar because it’s a hardwood and it didn’t dent, get scratched, etc. It also seemed to insulate the soap better than other woods I had tried. A couple of common (and affordable) choices for wood soap molds are Baltic birch plywood or pine.

What can I use as a soap mold?

Here are some very inexpensive or no-cost soap molds that will get you started.

• 01 of 09. Mitre Box.
• 02 of 09. Milk Carton.
• 03 of 09. Yogurt Container.
• 04 of 09. Oatmeal or Pringles Container.
• 05 of 09. Shoebox.
• 06 of 09. Cereal Box.
• 07 of 09. Liquor Boxes.
• 08 of 09. Food Storage Containers.

Can you make your own soap mold?

Like the milk carton and shoebox, you can use a cereal box as a basic slab mold. You’ll need to reinforce the sides with extra tape, and line it with a plastic bag. You’ll only want to pour about 3/4-inch deep with these molds or else the sides of the box will bulge out too much.

Can I use muffin tins for soap molds?

Muffin tins can be used as soap molds, in a pinch, and offer an economical alternative to purchasing expensive plastic soap molds. Muffin tins can be used to make decorative soaps or just regular hand soap, thanks to their size and shape.

What kind of wood is used to make soap molds?

White birch wood was used to make this soap mold, pieces of it were cut to make the side and end of the soap mold. This project will only cost you $10 and that’s for the purchase of the materials needed for the soap mold production. Sanding and sealing the wood will make the wooden soap mold last longer but it’s entirely optional.

What do you need to make a soap mold?

Soap molds can be made from several inexpensive tools. To make this long rectangular soap mold today, you need a few essential materials like two pieces of 1.3cm inch thick craft wood cut into several lengths, one piece of craft wood with the same thickness but a different length, wood glue, and wood clamps.

How long does it take for soap to harden after molding?

Cold process soap can require up to a week to unmold from plastic molds. If using a plastic mold for your cold process project, we recommend using a large amount of hard oils (palm oil, coconut oil, cocoa butter, etc) to help the soap harden.

Is it possible to heat mold soap?

Although you won’t be applying heat to the mold itself, your soap will go through a heated chemical reaction while inside (or in the case of hot process, will be very hot when it is molded). Make sure you are using something that can withstand these high temperatures.