Question about alternative liners for soap molds

[gigisiguenza]

GiGi...did you try the Plasti-Dip yet? I have a friend who used it on some bike parts to cover some chrome in order to see if she liked the look before going through the expense of powder coating. Anyway....the Plasti-Dip had a bit of a rough texture to it. I don't know if there's different finish options but you might paint something as a test before you do your mold. Then again, it easily peels off!
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Not yet, haven't had time, but I want to try it soon. When I do I will post for sure

 

[dillsandwitch]

If i get time this weekend im gonba also give the plastic paint a go. Will report back how it goes

 

[The Efficacious Gentleman]

Finally my Mylar arrived and I got time to make the liners -



So I have to tape them in place, but this is just a trial for my next mould (8.8kg or 19lb) slab where paper would be a pain. Mylar should be able to fold without splitting, so I'm trying it out on a smaller scale to see how it goes

 

[penelopejane]

Finally my Mylar arrived and I got time to make the liners -

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So I have to tape them in place, but this is just a trial for my next mould (8.8kg or 19lb) slab where paper would be a pain. Mylar should be able to fold without splitting, so I'm trying it out on a smaller scale to see how it goes

So your other alternative would be to make your own silicone liners. Does Mylar breath better than silicone?

 

[The Efficacious Gentleman]

For me the key is that it is better to open up, unlike silicon. As it turns out, my current folding method led to a bit of cracking so I'll be trying something different next time

 

[Steve85569]

Glad cling wrap works too. I wrap each piece of the mould and fasten the wood together.
Works good enough for the hobby maker like me and I can get three or four uses without replacing the liner.

Glad press 'n' seal - NOT cling wrap. DW corrected me. Apparently, they aren't the same.