Little bitty molds

[Stacyspy]

I got these little bitty silicone molds to do sugar work, but would they work for CP soap? Anything in particular I need to do? It has some very fine detail, and are only a couple inches across. Or is it too small and detailed? Thanks for any advice

 

[Obsidian]

I would use a very hard recipe, a water discount and some kind of extra hardener like salt or SL. You probably want to let the soap really harden before trying to unmold.

 

[Stacyspy]

I thought I might try it with a soleseife recipe... I have to make a batch this week, I just have to remember to have the molds handy or I'll forget.

I would use a very hard recipe, a water discount and some kind of extra hardener like salt or SL. You probably want to let the soap really harden before trying to unmold.

 

[Steve85569]

^^^ What you just said!
That's exactly what came to mind. They should make real nice embeds or toppers too!

 

[shunt2011]

I've seen molds like that and wondered if they would work. You'll have to let us know.

 

[navigator9]

Because they are so tiny, you would want to make sure to pour at a very thin trace, or you will lose some of the detail. I've seen them used a lot to decorate the tops of soaps like this one.

 

[dixiedragon]

I would freeze them before attempting to unmold. Maybe grease them with some mineral oil too.

ETA: I think they will work. I mean, sugar can't be that much sturdier than soap.

 

[lsg]

I agree with dixiedragon, put the molds in the freezer for a couple of hours before unmolding the soap.