Teach Soap

Hi there - I've bought 2 molds from the local Thrift Store and when I got them home was shattered to see one of them had a tear in the base!!!! I'm posting both pics because I just loved them - they're silicon and the green one is the one with the tear (centre bottom of pic). It's a brownie pan size. Does anyone have any idea how to repair it so it's useable? Could I just pour a little clear soap on it for a temp repair to use? Help!!!!!

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Soaper from Melbourne Australia
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I would try a small amount of silicone caulk and see if that would close up the tear.

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

Also try polymer clay on it.. it will air dry some, but you can take it off and put it in a plastic bag till you need it again.. I have used polymer clay as a mold for making small rounds or what ever.

To PurpleMolly: Try using waterproof fabric glue. I think that does not have dangerous chemicals. I think if you use the silicone caulk it has dangerous chemicals in it. I hope this helps

Thank you everyone for you advice! As the mold was only $5 and the silicon caulk is considerably more to buy than that I think I'll try the craft glue option because I already have that!
Will let you know how I go!!

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Soaper from Melbourne Australia
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Good luck! I hope that works out for you.

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

Just curious, is it safe to put polymer clay near the soap? Mum and I have been working with polymer clay recently, but I keep all the cutters etc used with the clay totally separate to my soap making supplies as I'm worried about the petro chemicals it contains.

Ohh I am absolutely no help with rips and things but I just wanted to say I thought the moulds look lovely!

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Sarah x

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Soaper from Melbourne Australia
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Made a soap
Passionfruit Papaya FO. I let the soap set a bit before pouring to get a clumpy layered look. Spritzed well between pours and didn't refrigerate - one of the bonuses of living in Melbourne!
Was happy-ish with the end result - a few too many air bubbles for mine (which you can't see but I know are there!!!)
My daughter is very kindly taking back the other mould to swap it for a non-torn one!!!!

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Soaper from Melbourne Australia
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A few bubbles are a small price to pay for such nice looking soap! Well done

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I was wondering why you did not exchange it... thought maybe it was the only one available or something? I really like the flower one and as a thrift store groopie I love a bargain. Really like the soaps and am looking forward to seeing the one with the flowers.

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Susie
Sometimes A Mistake is so much fun, You just have to do it again!

Oh that looks gorgeous! I love all the petal detailing. Well done

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Sarah x

Well done!

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

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Soaper from Melbourne Australia
Founding member of Melt & Pour Soap Crafters ... find us on Facebook - we'd love to see you!