Soap Molds

How to choose a soap mold

Loaf molds are the go-to for cold process soap. You pour one large loaf, let it set for 24 to 48 hours, then cut it into even bars with a soap cutter. Look for reinforced walls so the sides stay straight when the mold is full.

Multi-cavity molds (4, 8 or 12 bars) skip the cutting step entirely. They are ideal for melt and pour soap, guest bars, samples and favors, and they give every bar the same size and weight.

Decorative molds press a design into each bar, such as a swirl, a sun and moon face or a botanical pattern. They show off best with melt and pour bases and a touch of mica.

Why silicone?

• No liner or parchment needed. Silicone peels away cleanly.
• Heat-safe for melt and pour and for gel-phase cold process.
• Holds fine detail and lasts for hundreds of pours.
• Easy to wash with warm, soapy water.

Tips for a clean release

• Set flexible molds on a flat board or tray before you pour so they don't bend when you move them.
• For melt and pour, spritz the surface with rubbing alcohol to pop bubbles.
• If cold process soap sticks, wait another day, or pop the mold in the freezer for an hour before unmolding.

Planning a batch? Work out your oils, lye and water with our free soap calculator.