Teach Soap

What happens if you delay unmolding? For instance, if, instead of taking the soap out of the mold at 24-36 hours, what if you wait for three or four days? Most of what I've read seems to assume that you want the soap out as soon as humanly possible, but I can't tell if that's because the writers assume you are in a hurry to see your results or because there's some damage caused if you wait too long to unmold. Does it get moldy? Does leaving it in increase soda ash? Does it get too hard to cut without flaking or something?

Also, does it matter how the mold is lined if you delay? Will a delay cause the soap to get moldy if it's in a silicone liner? Or stick to the paper if it's a paper liner?

I have left mine in a mold up to a week. (I went out of town). When you unmold it, it starts curing faster because air can get to the sides and more so when you slice it. I didnt experience any issues with the soap.

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Dawn

The Longer you wait the harder it will be to cut the soap. I need to cut mine within 24 hours, otherwise I would need a chain saw.

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Irena
Closed minds are like faulty parachutes; they refuse to open.

Thank you for your replies. It's nice to hear that you can go a week without ill effects!

I am anxious to see the darn thing cut. I have a HARD time waiting the 24 hours!

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Shelia
Newbie still learning.....