How Do You Make Silicone Soap Molds?
If you make molded soaps, you probably have some favorite molds–and have ideas for shapes you would like to make but cannot find molds for. Silicone is a great molding material for soap. It is flexible and nonstick, so the finished soap pops right out of the mold. It also is heat resistant, so the melted soap will not damage the mold. The hardness of your soap will affect the designs for your mold. For example, French milled soaps can hold more complex shapes than cold processed glycerin soaps can. Choose a primary model. This can be any shape you want to duplicate in soap. Objects with hard surfaces, such as seashells or coins, work best. Clean the model. Use a paintbrush to thoroughly clean the surface, removing any dust or dirt that has accumulated, especially in the indentations of the object. Mix a two-part modeling compound, such as Silicone Plastique. Knead the two parts together until the entire mass is uniform in color. Once mixed, the compound will begin to cure in 10 to 15
