What are Soap Molds?
Soap molds are molds which can be used to make bar soaps at home. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, so that people can make everything from seashell-shaped guest soaps to economy-sized bar soaps for family use. Craft stores sometimes sell soap molds, and they can also be ordered through catalogs which carry soapmaking supplies, or made at home from available materials, for people who are feeling crafty. The purpose of a soap mold is to hold soap in place while it hardens, allowing people to make soap with a specific shape. All sorts of soap types can be made in soap molds, including lye and tallow-based soaps and gel soaps. The soap mixture is poured into the mold while it is in a liquid form, and then allowed to harden and set before being unmolded and used or packaged for storage.
