Save Money With Round Soap Molds From Recycled Containers
Soap and shampoo bars shaped in round disks seem much easier to hold in the hand, and look cool too.
Since I am into saving money and recycling everything I can think of, I have found some really good (free) molds to make round disks. Yes, I am a tightwad, and would rather spend more on quality ingredients than fancy soap molds:)
Pringles cans are a great size for shampoo bars and soap and work very well. They can be used twice if you line them with freezer paper (be sure to line the bottom too), and then when the soap is firm roll the can back and forth on the counter pressing evenly with both hands. If it does not come out, carefully cut the side of the cardboard can all the way down to the bottom and work it out. It can be repaired with package tape, relined, and used one more time.
If you do not eat Pringles (we try not to), round Salt boxes or round bread crumb containers work very well. You may have to cut the top ring off the get the soap out but not a problem. These are more sturdy then Pringles cans and may be used 2 or 3 times.
When filling the mold, pound it lightly on the counter to eliminate air bubbles.
After the soap cools remove the mold, peel off freezer paper, cut into slices with a knife. With hot process soap this can be done the next day. Your soap is ready to use because you tested it before pouring.
The cut slices of soap will become harder and last longer if they are dried for a week or more.
Soap and shampoo bars shaped in round disks seem much easier to hold in the hand, and look cool too.
Since I am into saving money and recycling everything I can think of, I have found some really good (free) molds to make round disks. Yes, I am a tightwad, and would rather spend more on quality ingredients than fancy soap molds:)
Pringles cans are a great size for shampoo bars and soap and work very well. They can be used twice if you line them with freezer paper (be sure to line the bottom too), and then when the soap is firm roll the can back and forth on the counter pressing evenly with both hands. If it does not come out, carefully cut the side of the cardboard can all the way down to the bottom and work it out. It can be repaired with package tape, relined, and used one more time.
If you do not eat Pringles (we try not to), round Salt boxes or round bread crumb containers work very well. You may have to cut the top ring off the get the soap out but not a problem. These are more sturdy then Pringles cans and may be used 2 or 3 times.
When filling the mold, pound it lightly on the counter to eliminate air bubbles.
After the soap cools remove the mold, peel off freezer paper, cut into slices with a knife. With hot process soap this can be done the next day. Your soap is ready to use because you tested it before pouring.
The cut slices of soap will become harder and last longer if they are dried for a week or more.