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3D Two Piece Over 100 different soap molds from a host of manufacturers. Seek out the mold that is just the right style, size and weight for your next fantastic creation. 3D soap molds are the newest thing in soap making, having two separate pieces that connect to form a “3d” mold. This amazing design makes it much easier to make soap that is perfectly shaped along its complete body. It also makes it possible to make awesome soap on a rope designs, be sure to visit our soap ropes section for a huge selection of soap ropes to compliment every soap design and style. In order to create really fabulous soap you will need a soap mold. Soap Making Molds available at SoapGoods.com are of the highest quality and can be used again and again. We have over 100 different soap molds available from 4 different manufacturers. We also have the best wholesale price we could find on soap molds available. So when you are looking on buying some molds check out our selection first. Our molds can be used over and over again, they work fantastically with our melt and pour soap base from Stephenson. Depending on your own preference you can choose a mold that suites your individual taste. We carry Milky Way molds, Precision Craft molds, 3d Soap molds and Standard soap molds. These are divided into several sections making it easy to browse for the specific mold you need. If you are making cold process soap you can be assured that our molds will work perfectly with your recipes. Our molds are divided into several sections: Milky Way Natural Milk Way Trays Milk Way Soap Stamps 3d Molds Soap Ropes Standards Precision Craft Soap molds Milky Way Soap MoldsCleaning the Molds: Use warm tap water and soap (if the molds have been used for soap making, simply soak in warm water for a half hour or so). Hot water, including dishwasher water, may warp the plastic. Pour Temperatures: The molds can tolerate wax and transparent soap temperatures of 135-145ºF. If you're concerned about warping, set the molds in a shallow cold-water bath for hot-temperature pours. Unmolding: Please don't manhandle the molds when releasing contents! If you have any difficulties with soap or chocolate, place the molds in your freezer. For chocolate, a few minutes of freezer time will allow for easy unmolding. For soap, 1 hour should be sufficient. Opaque Cold-Process Soap Considerations:
Because opaque cold-process soap undergoes a chemical reaction in the molds, there are a few extra considerations to keep in mind:
Pour Time: When filling many cavities, realistically consider just how much working time you have before your soap begins to thicken beyond the "easy-pour" state. Dividing soap up into smaller portions for different colors and fragrances will slow you down; some artificial fragrances will speed the thickening. If this is the case, think about making smaller batches. If your soap does thicken before all the cavities are filled, spoon the soap in and tap the molds lightly on the counter top. The clear plastic will allow you to see if any air bubbles remain on the mold's detail surface. Super fattened Soap Problems: Super fatted soap and/or soap high in soft oils such as canola, avocado, safflower, etc. are a bit sticky, and therefore may unmold with more difficulty than firmer soaps high in palm oil or tallow. These softer soaps will unmold if placed in the freezer for 1 hour. One Great Soap Mold Recipe: For a firm, easy-release soap with a good lather try: 22 ounces palm oil or tallow 3 ounces coconut oil 2 ounces olive, canola or any other soft oil 4 ounces sodium hydroxide 8 ounces water Heat oils to 115-125ºF. then add 115-125 degree lye solution. Stir until traced. If temperature has dropped much below 115-125 prior to pouring, reheat on stove top. Makes 2 pounds, or enough soap to fill approximately 9-10 cavities. More on unmolding soap: If the soap is allowed to remain in the molds for 12-24 hours after cooling down, it releases much more easily than unmolding it immediately upon cooling. (During this extra time the soap is both shrinking and crystallizing.) One final option: If you'd like to experiment with a fairly effective mold release, melt one part paraffin wax then stir into 3 parts mineral or baby oil. Best used when it is hot and liquid, but if applied to the molds when cold (as a soft paste) use a stiff brush to insure thin and even application, otherwise inconsistencies can mar the smoothness of the finished soap. Plain mineral or baby oil can also be used to lightly coat the molds (vegetable oils or PAM may possibly saponify if used as a mold release). Milky Way Soap StampsEach stamp gives you a way to "dress up" bar soap in both the melt and pour or cold-process. Follow these suggestions for successful stamping: To create an impression in soap, center the image end of the stamp on the soap then lightly tap the wooden end of the stamp with a hammer 2 to 3 times. A regular hammer works well, but wooden or rubber mallets are gentler on the wood. Practice on scrap soap to get comfortable with the process. A flat soap surface allows for even, consistent images. You don't need to stamp too deep- about 1/8 inch is plenty. The deeper the impression, the more soap is displaced, which can warp the outer edges of the bar. Smaller bars can be stamped to a lesser depth to avoid warping or breakage. Depending upon the formulation of your soap, the soap may be ready for stamping as soon as it's unmolded. Softer and/or superfatted soaps may require a few days of aging. The soap should not stick to the stamp; if it does, the soap needs to harden a bit. Stamped designs show up best on colored bars. White soap reflects light, resulting in less contrast between shadow and light in the image. One way to create contrast in a white bar is to dip the stamp in dye, following the instructions given two paragraphs below. Milky Way soap stamps work in cold-process as well as melt and pour soaps. Melt and pour soap base tends to be firmer and more brittle than cold-process soap, and the stamps may consequently require an extra tap or two to register a satisfactory image. If you wish to soften the M&P soap base, add 1-2 ounces water to each pound of base. The stamped images in this softer soap display a smoother, more polished finish. After stamping, age the bars a few days to allow for evaporation of excess water. A simple, beautiful way to add even more visual contrast to the stamped image is through the use of dyes. Purchase un-inked stamp pads at any office supply store, then ink the pads using ordinary liquid food coloring or your favorite FD&C dye. Press the soap stamp into the pad enough to obtain a light, uniform coating of dye. Now tap the image into the soap. If you're using powdered dyes, try experimenting with different dye saturations for varying degrees of contrast. After use, clean the stamps using a brush and water. Dry thoroughly before storing. 3D Soap MoldsHow to use your 3d soap moldsIn these step by step instructions you will learn how easy and fun it is to make your own professional 3D soap, using our two-part 3D molds. The 3D Soap Molds will cast a double sided, three dimensional bar of soap, just like commercial store bought bars. 
Step 1 Supplies Supplies You Will Need
Step 2 Pour Your Soap Pour Your Soap M&P - After preparing your M&P soap base, check the temperature with a thermometer, and verify that it is below 194°F, optimally 150-160°F. Pour the soap slowly and steadily into the mold. CP - After preparing your CP soap base, pour the soap at a light trace, slowly and steadily into the mold. Tips Overfill the mold cavity by pouring an excess into the funnel. This will act as a reserve and eliminate any large air pockets from forming at the top of the bar.
Step 3 Unmold Soap Unmold & Trim Your Soap When the soap is ready to release, gently separate the two halves, until one side separates from the other. To release the soap from the remaining half, lightly and steadily twist the mold (ice tray style). To trim your soap, score the cast on both sides with a small knife, where the funnel meets the bar. Then bend the funnel excess, back and forth until it breaks away from the bar. Lastly, trim the excess material or "flashing" from the bar. Tips Unmolding M&P Soap: Most M&P soap can be unmolded from our two-part molds in 4 hours at room temperature. To expedite the unmolding time, after the soap solidifies, chill it to 55-60°F within the mold by placing it into the freezer for 15 minutes, or into the refrigerator for 1 hour. This will make the soap much easier to unmold, and in a fraction of the time at room temperature. Unmolding CP Soap: It is recommended to let the soap set in the molds for as long as necessary, usually 18-24 hours, until the soap has sufficiently solidified. Step 4 Cleaning Molds Cleaning Your 3D Molds To clean the 3D molds, you can wash them in warm soapy water, or in a dishwasher. If using a dishwasher, run the cycle without detergent, as this will etch the plastic over time. Our 3D molds are manufactured from thick ABS, which has a continuous operating temperature of 194°F. This makes them dishwasher safe. Please note: Not all soap molds are dishwasher safe, and therefore should only be washed in warm soapy water. How to use your 3d soap molds to make soap on a ropeHow to Make M&P Soap on a RopeIn this tutorial you will learn how easy and fun it is to make your own professional M&P soap on a rope, using our two-part 3D molds which are perfect for this process.
It's also a great product for anyone with mobility problems, as you can hang the soap over your arm while you bathe or shower. 
Step 1 Supplies You Will Need
Step 2 Measure Your Rope Measure the length of rope necessary to embed the rope half-way into the bar, to the top of the funnel. 
Step 3 Prepare Mold Prepare Your 3D Soap Mold Lower the heat sealed end of the rope into the mold cavity, through the funnel, and tuck the remaining rope under the top rubber band. Center the rope in the funnel (left to right), and make sure that the rope is hanging straight into the mold cavity. 
Step 4 Pour Soap Pour Your Soap After preparing your soap base, pour the soap slowly and steadily into the mold. Overfill the mold cavity by pouring an excess into the funnel. This will act as a reserve and eliminate any large air pockets from forming at the top of the bar. Lightly tap the mold onto the table to release any trapped air, and if necessary, refill the funnel reserve. 
Step 5: Finish Finishing Your Soap on a Rope Unmold the soap when it is ready, and trim away any excess material or "flashing" from the bar, and around the rope. This completes the Melt & Pour Soap on a Rope Tutorial. Thank you for your interest! 
Making Cold Process Soap on a RopeStep 1: Supplies How to Make CP Soap on a Rope In this tutorial you will learn how easy and fun it is to make your own professional CP soap on a rope, using our two-part 3D molds which are perfect for this process. Soap on a Rope fits conveniently around shower faucet or handles. Soap dries faster, and lasts longer. It's also a great product for anyone with mobility problems, as you can hang the soap over your arm while you bathe or shower. 
Step 2 Measure Rope Measure Your Rope Measure the length of rope necessary to embed the rope half-way into the bar, to the top of the funnel. 
Step 3 Prepare Your Rope Turn the rope around and tuck the remaining rope under the rubber band. 
Step 4 Pour Your Soap After mixing, pour the soap at a light trace, slowly and steadily into the mold. Overfill the mold cavity by pouring an excess into the funnel. This will act as a reserve and eliminate any large air pockets from forming at the top of the bar. Lightly tap the mold onto the table to release any trapped air, and if necessary, refill the funnel reserve. 
Step 5: Embed Rope Embed Your Rope Using a stick or wire, push the heat sealed end of the rope into the mold cavity, through the funnel. Embedding the rope into the center of the bar. Center the rope in the funnel (left to right), and tap the mold onto the table to resettle the soap. 
Step 6: Finish Finishing Your Soap on a Rope Unmold the soap when it is ready, and trim away any excess material or "flashing" from the bar, and around the rope. This completes the Cold Process Soap on a Rope Tutorial. Thank you for your interest! 
CP Soap Recipe by: Irene LinauerTried & True CP Soap Recipe Superfatted by 4%
Notes: Once the lye water and oils have reached 100°F, pour lye water into the oils and use a stick blender. Mix until you have a trace and add your colorants and fragrance, mix with spatula and pour into molds. 
3D CP Soap Recipe by: Irene LinauerTried & True 3D CP Soap Recipe Superfatted by 4%
Notes: When the lye water and oils reach a temperature of 100°F, pour the lye water into the oils and use a stick blender. Once you have a light traced soap, add your colorants and fragrance oil, mix well with a spatula and pour into molds. This recipe has an extended pot life making it ideal for use with our two-part 3D molds, and for making CP soap on a rope. The soap will remain thin and pourable longer due to the Soybean Oil, which does not trace quickly. 
3D CP Soap Recipe by: Irene LinauerTried & True Lotion Bar Recipe
Notes: Once the lotion bar has hardened, if it doesn't pop out really easily, place it in the refrigerator to cool it, and it will then pop out nicely. 
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