I really love this soap mold that I featured above. It’s the largest one that I have thus far and I’m quickly outgrowing that. Several years ago, I used whatever resembled the shape of soap. I was quite fond of empty shoeboxes, Tupperware containers, bread pans and although I’d been telling myself for years that I’d purchase a few molds I didn’t until recently. Crazy, right? Currently, I have four soap molds; Two wooden and two silicone and I know before long I’ll be ordering more.

Both of my wooden molds are breakaway molds. They have held my attention for a while and I’m thankful that I finally went ahead and purchased them. It does seem that it would help in removing (potentially stubborn soap loaves) much easier. but I haven’t experienced that issue, yet.

Below, I’ve included a video in an easy way to line your wooden soap molds. I’ve been using parchment paper, but throwing away the paper bothers me and so I’m going to try mylar sheets. I should be receiving my sheets any day now. I’ll definitely post my findings what’s I use them.

Update…
I’ve found a better way to line my soap molds and it’s environmentally friendly since I’m reusing the liners. I’m using mylar sheets to line my soap molds! I’ve cut the sheets to fit the appropriate soap mold. After the soap has been removed from the mold to dry, I just rinse off the mylar sheets, dry, place in the appropriate soap mold for storage until the next use.

Although I had plans of making soap today, I decided to hold off until tomorrow when I have more time. The majority of the prep work needed to turn soap making into a reality is usually done by me the day before and so that is exactly what I did today. After much consideration, I’ve decided to make two types of cold processed soaps; honey and oat milk soap and also a coffee and cream soap.

In the above picture, you see the oats soaking in my glass Pyrex measuring cup soaking. In the background, you’ll see the freshly brewed coffee cooling in one of my stainless steel mixing bowls. I’m not a coffee drinker, but coffee is used in our household. After the liquids have cooled, it’s time to transfer them into an ice cube tray. I did the same with the oat milk. I’m definitely looking forward to creating the soaps tomorrow and then comes the hardest part, waiting for it to cure!

Early this morning, I purchased a single soap cutter by Bud Haffner. Yesterday, I purchased a ‘soap cutter’ from Amazon, but I admit that I was not pleased with that. After additional research, I stumbled upon a soapmaking video featuring soap cutters that I really liked.

This single soap cutter one of his lower-priced cutters. It costs $90, but the craftsmanship makes it well worth the price. I look forward to cutting numerous bars of natural soap with this. Much later, I’ll purchase one of his multi soap cutters.