mini-column mold bending?

[Zing]

I've made 3 mini-column molds this week. I stand it upright in a juice pitcher with a heating pad wrapped around it. A couple of inches of the mold extend outside of the pitcher. I bury everything in towels for some gel action. Two of the three ended up with a slight bend, probably because I was too heavy on the towels. Anyhoo, I'd be interested in how you all set up a mini-embed mold overnight? Hit me up if you've got a hack!

 

[Ford]

Mr. Zing.... wait until molds have setup enough to be placed on there sides? Place mini mold inside a slightly larger piece of pvc for more rigidity?? Have somebody make them for you? Give up, go out and play street hockey with the kids? CAR!

 

[earlene]

Depending on the length of the column molds, you could use a wooden yardstick, ruler or wooden dowel with strategically placed rubberbands or velcro ties to hold them in place to prevent bending.

 

[dibbles]

I stand them up as you do, but then pack some paper, bubble wrap, tea towel or something to keep them standing straight up. Then they go in a box, are set on a heating pad and insulated like any other soap. These are usually made when I am doing another batch.

If they have a little bend, it won't matter because that wouldn't be visible in the bar anyway.