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Instructions-Use 3D Molds
How to use your 3D Molds!
The 3D Soap Molds will cast a double sided, three dimensional bar of soap, just like commercial store bought bars.
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Put the two parts of your mold together. You will notice a groove and tongue type of set up. Once pressed together secure the mold with the two elastic bands provided with your mold. |
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M&P - After preparing your M&P soap base, check the temperature with a thermometer, and verify that it is below 194°F, optimally 150-160°F. Pour the soap slowly and steadily into the mold.
CP - After preparing your CP soap base, pour the soap at a light trace, slowly and steadily into the mold.
Tips:
Overfill the mold cavity by pouring an excess into the funnel. This will act as a reserve and eliminate any large air pockets from forming at the top of the bar.
Lightly tap the mold onto the table to release any trapped air, and if necessary, refill the funnel reserve. |
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When the soap is ready to release, gently separate the two halves, until one side separates from the other. To release the soap from the remaining half, lightly and steadily twist the mold (like an ice tray).
To trim your soap, score the cast on both sides with a small knife, where the funnel meets the bar. Then bend the funnel excess, back and forth until it
breaks away from the bar. Lastly, trim the excess material or "flashing" from the bar.
Tips:
Unmolding M&P Soap: Most M&P soap can be unmolded from our two-part molds in 4 hours at room temperature. To expedite the unmolding time, after the soap solidifies, chill it to 55-60°F within the mold by placing it into the freezer
for 15 minutes, or into the refrigerator for 1 hour. This will make the soap much easier to unmold, and in a fraction of the time at room temperature.
Unmolding CP Soap: It is recommended to let the soap set in the molds for as long as necessary, usually 18-24 hours, until the soap has sufficiently solidified. |
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To clean the 3D molds, you can wash them in warm soapy water, or in a dishwasher. If using a dishwasher, run the cycle without detergent, as this will etch the plastic over time.
Our 3D molds are manufactured from thick ABS, which has a continuous operating temperature of 194°F. This makes them dishwasher safe.
Please note: Not all soap molds are dishwasher safe, and therefore should only be washed in warm soapy water.
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