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07-08-2008, 04:46 AM
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karma: 1 |  My starfish and shell soap
These are going to go into my OOT bags. I added a tropical scent to them. FI says they smell like sunscreen lol. They have been really difficult to get out of the molds so if anyone has advice I would appreciate it. I only have 8 successfully done at this time but needed a break after continually burning my fingers.
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07-08-2008, 04:56 AM
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karma: 5 | Re: My starfish and shell soap
they look great! are you taking them out while they're still hot? if so, try putting them in the freezer for a few minutes first. you can also try lightly spraying the molds with rubbing alcohol before pouring the glycerin in.
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07-08-2008, 05:18 AM
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karma: 1 | Re: My starfish and shell soap
i love these! I was going to order mine off ebay! A lady in the same town makes them. Where did you get the stuff to make them?
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07-08-2008, 05:22 AM
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karma: 3 | Re: My starfish and shell soap
They are super cute good job! I was also thinking put them in the freezer.
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07-08-2008, 05:39 AM
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karma: 1 | Re: My starfish and shell soap
I never even considered placing them in the freezer but will definitely be trying that. I did try rubbing the molds done with a little oil prior too filling them but it really didn't work. I'm having fun with these and love the fact that when I mess them up I can just go back and melt them and repour so no wasted materials.
I bought all of my supplies from Micheals. Mine really didn't have too many molds though. I found on ebay a ton of molds that I would have rather had but I really don't have the time to wait for shipping.
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07-08-2008, 06:17 AM
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karma: 8 | Re: My starfish and shell soap
how about spraying the molds with pam or baking spray first?
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07-08-2008, 06:20 AM
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karma: 5 | Re: My starfish and shell soap
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Originally Posted by Jamminworld  I never even considered placing them in the freezer but will definitely be trying that. I did try rubbing the molds done with a little oil prior too filling them but it really didn't work. I'm having fun with these and love the fact that when I mess them up I can just go back and melt them and repour so no wasted materials.
I bought all of my supplies from Micheals. Mine really didn't have too many molds though. I found on ebay a ton of molds that I would have rather had but I really don't have the time to wait for shipping. | that's what i loved about making soap - plus, you couldn't make a mess - it was SOAP!!!
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07-08-2008, 07:36 AM
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karma: 2 | Re: My starfish and shell soap
I have the same molds and are making soap too! I put them in the freezer for about 5 minutes and then run hot water on the bottom and they pop out fairly easily.
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07-08-2008, 07:52 AM
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karma: 1 | Re: My starfish and shell soap
Those are so cool!!!
Your guests are gonna love them!
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07-08-2008, 07:21 PM
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karma: 1 | Re: My starfish and shell soap
 OMG I actually have completed my project. I'm so excited. This is what ended up working the best for me.
First I took vegetable oil and greased each of the molds. After I melted and poured the wax I stuck them in the freezer. I waited about 7-8 minutes for them before I took them out. When I tried only waiting 5 minutes they were still to soft and the center liquid. They popped out of the molds so easily after sticking them in the freezer though. I wanted to thank all of you so this suggestion it worked out great. Now all I have left is to bag them up but that will only take a few minutes. I am so happy with them.
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