So, having tired of have 4x 500g moulds for soaping, and having people snaffle up my bars before I have time to make more, I thought it time to make one larger mould.
I'm making an 8kg (oils) slab mould that should give me about 100 bars per batch. That means I have a big slab of soap and needed a log splitter, so I'm making one of those, too. Then I need a multi wire cutter for cutting the loaves in to bars, just because (wire cutters are their own reason!)
It's still a work in progress. This morning was cutting the wood and making the arms for the loaf cutter. This afternoon is finishing the arms and also fixing the frame for the slab mould and general sanding of all parts. Will update as it comes.
The people that we rent this flat from have a really great work room in their cellar and the husband is letting me use it and helping me out, too. They are great, as without it I couldn't do this at all.
Glad I don't go back to work until January 11!
I'm making an 8kg (oils) slab mould that should give me about 100 bars per batch. That means I have a big slab of soap and needed a log splitter, so I'm making one of those, too. Then I need a multi wire cutter for cutting the loaves in to bars, just because (wire cutters are their own reason!)
It's still a work in progress. This morning was cutting the wood and making the arms for the loaf cutter. This afternoon is finishing the arms and also fixing the frame for the slab mould and general sanding of all parts. Will update as it comes.
The people that we rent this flat from have a really great work room in their cellar and the husband is letting me use it and helping me out, too. They are great, as without it I couldn't do this at all.
Glad I don't go back to work until January 11!