LynetteO
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Today for 1st time ever, I used my new silicone column mold for a butterfly embed. I used a “hard” soap recipe & in loaf mold done 18hours. However, how long should I leave the silicone mold before attempting to release?
Silicone column embed mold time to release?
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I am testing this myself for a mold I just made. I can tell you more once I try. However I am sure more people will have experience with this and will be able to give better advise.
I made the soap today and plan to unmold tomorrow morning. I would normally wait longer (a couple days); but with 0% superfat (using expired oils), 40% lye concentration and a recipe of 65% of hard oils, it nearly seized even without fragrance. So I think it should be ready tomorrow. I managed to add more oils and liquid to make it pourable. I could feel it was going through gel phase later (the mold is fairly thick). I have also considered putting it in the freezer before removing it.
I made the soap today and plan to unmold tomorrow morning. I would normally wait longer (a couple days); but with 0% superfat (using expired oils), 40% lye concentration and a recipe of 65% of hard oils, it nearly seized even without fragrance. So I think it should be ready tomorrow. I managed to add more oils and liquid to make it pourable. I could feel it was going through gel phase later (the mold is fairly thick). I have also considered putting it in the freezer before removing it.
Just an update, I was able to remove it today after 24 or so hours. No trouble and no need to freeze it.
LynetteO
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Same. I expecting to leave in mold for 48-72 hours but my recipe was also full of hard oils. I used the embed in a loaf just shy of 36hrs after pouring.
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