Today I’m sharing where you can find cute and affordable soap moulds for one of my favourite hobbies – making melt and pour soap.
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It doesn’t matter whether you’re planning your first soap-making project, or if you are a seasoned soap maker, these moulds are the pick of the bunch for making gorgeous soaps with very little effort.
They are perfect for gifting and guaranteed to impress family and friends.
Where to Buy Soap Moulds
I consider myself a savvy shopper and I like to shop around for a good deal.
In my experience there are three main types of retailers for soap moulds:
- Online Market Places
- Craft Supply Stores
- Boutique Online Stores
1. Online Market Places
You can purchase soap moulds at online market places such as Amazon (www.amazon.com), Etsy (www.etsy.com), eBay (www.ebay.com), or AliExpress (www.aliexpress.com).
Depending where you live in the world you may be more familiar with one or the other, so let me share some information about them.
Amazon, Etsy, eBay and AliExpress are what are known as ‘online marketplaces’. That means that they are comprised of a number of ‘sellers’ selling all sorts of things.
Individual ‘sellers’ set the prices of their goods and as such, you may find the same item available from many different sellers across the marketplace at a range of different prices.
All of these online market places offer buyer protection if you have an issue with a seller. Just make sure you are aware of all the terms and conditions before you make a purchase.
What’s the main difference between them?
Well Amazon and eBay have a number of sites for different geographical locations (though they do sell to other selected countries from those sites), whereas Etsy and AliExpress are each one big site that sells to most countries world-wide.
Amazon’s local set-up gives them the advantage of un-rivalled shipping speeds.
EBay and Etsy’s sellers are world wide but internet geolocation will direct you to local sellers and/or convert to your local currency when you visit their website.
When you purchase from AliExpress, having your item shipped from China is more often than not the only option (though some selected items can be shipped from Russia or the US).
Chinese shipping is reliable however, and the savings can be significant (plus you can pay a little extra to have it delivered faster – check out the e-packet option).
Again, internet geolocation will direct you to a version of their website with local language and currency conversions.
But a lot of the items for sale look exactly the same?
Amazon, eBay and Etsy are based in the United States and Aliexpress is based in China.
Yet despite their geographical differences, many (but not all – you gotta do your research!) of the items on these sites have been sourced from the same merchant (sometimes you find the exact same product images on each website!).
Etsy sells handmade wares, so you can find unique handmade soap moulds on Esty that you won’t find anywhere else, but there are still many identical soap moulds available across all three online market places.
This provides you (the shopper) with a HUGE advantage.
Say you find an identical item on multiple sites. Since the items, and thus the quality of the items, are basically the same, you can choose the price, seller and marketplace that best meets your needs depending on what is important to you.
For example…
If you live in the US and next day delivery is important to you, Amazon is the way to go. But if you are happy to wait a little longer for your item to arrive, take a look at eBay, Etsy or AliExpress as you may find a better deal (plus you may have the option to pay a little more for faster shipping if required).
If you live outside the US then you may find that Aliexpress, Etsy, or your local eBay site has better prices AND shipping options for your country.
Either way, check them all out and bag the best buy for you!
2. Craft Supply Stores
Large craft department stores such as Michaels, Hobby Lobby and Joann usually carry a range of silicone moulds for many projects including making melt and pour soap bars.
In Australia, our main craft supply stores are Spotlight and Lincraft.
When browsing your favourite craft supply store you are sure to find some great options for soap moulds, but when you see something you like – grab it. It might not be there next time.
3. Boutique Online Stores
Boutiques a small specialty stores that exclusively sell a specific range of products – in this case, soap making products and accessories.
These stores, such as Wholesale Supplies Plus in the US, sell soap moulds alongside soap making supplies.
In Australia, we have the online soap supplies stores Aussie Soap Supplies and Bayside Soap, and online boutique mould supplier, Mouldtastic, which exclusively sells silicone moulds for creative projects.
Cute and Affordable Soap Moulds
Here is my pick of the best ‘cute and affordable’ soap moulds and where you can purchase them.
Before we begin I want to state that all the pictures in this post are pictures that I took of soap that I made with these soap moulds. I have not copied and pasted any images from anywhere else. I also pain-painstakingly measured and weighed (in imperial and metric!) all of my soaps in order to bring you accurate information about what you are getting when you purchase one of these moulds for any creative project.
Enjoy!
Zoku Moji Mould
TO VIEW OR PURCHASE THIS SOAP MOULD FROM AMAZON CLICK –> HERE
If Amazon is not your preferred supplier, you can google ‘Zoku Moji Mould’ to find your nearest stockist.
This emoji-themed ice tray is supposed to be for just that – ice. But you can also use it to make some awesome mini soaps perfect as kid’s soap or guest soap. If you’re looking for a great school holiday activity to do with the kids, try this Painted Emoji Soap Tutorial.
Mould Material
The mould is made out of silicone that nests in a plastic tray. You can remove the silicone mould from the plastic tray when required.
Mould Size
The entire mould measures (Length x Width x Height):
Inches – 10 6/8″ x 4 1/8″ x 1″
Centimetres – 27.3cm x 10.6cm x 2.5cm
Each cavity measures (Diameter x Height):
Inches – 1 11/16″ x 6/8″
Centimetres – 4.2cm x 2cm.
There are 10 cavities, therefore you can make 10 cakes of soap from this mould.
Soap Weight
One single soap weighs 0.9oz OR 25g when set. To fill the entire mould you would need 8.82oz OR 250g of soap. Don’t forget to add 5-10% for wastage.
Pros and Cons
The plastic tray is a huge pro. It enables you to easily transport your soap as soon as it is poured without the risk of spilling or misshaping your soap. This mould is also great for making bath bombs and fizzies.
A con may be the size of this soap, as it is rather small (but you could also argue that adds to its cuteness).
Baby Doll
TO VIEW OR PURCHASE THIS MOULD FROM ALIEXPRESS CLICK –> HERE
TO VIEW OR PURCHASE THIS MOULD FROM MOULDTASTIC CLICK –> HERE
This Russian doll mould has some exquisite detail down to the tiny little flowers on her dress and her delicate facial features. The pictures really don’t do her justice.
Mould Material
The mould is made out of thick silicone with a flat base. You will need to put the mould on a tray before filling if you wish to transport your soap before it is set.
Mould Size
The entire mould measures (Length x Width x Height):
Inches – 4 1/16″ x 3 3/16″ x 1 9/16″
Centimetres – 10.4cm x 8.2cm x 4cm
The cavity measures (Length x Width x Height):
Inches – 3″ x 2″ x 1 2/8″
Centimetres – 7.6cm x 5.5cm x 3cm
This mould makes a single bar of soap.
Soap Weight
One single soap weighs 3.5oz OR 100g when set.
Pros and Cons
Apart from being beautiful, this mould makes a good size cake of soap that fits well in the hand for whole-body washing (if you can bear to use it that is). Turning out the soap once it was set was very easy also.
There are no cons I can think of.
Friendly Insects
TO VIEW OR PURCHASE THIS MOULD FROM AMAZON CLICK –> HERE
TO VIEW OR PURCHASE THIS MOULD FROM MOULDTASTIC CLICK –> HERE
This mould has been available for a while and the reason for this is obvious – it’s super cute! Plus with the ability to make eight bars of soap in four different designs at the same time, it’s sure to become one of your favourites too.
Mould Material
The mould is made out of thin silicone into the shape of a leaf. When full of liquid soap it can become quite sensitive to movement. You will need to put the mould on a tray AND allow a skin to form over recently-poured soap if you wish to transport your soap before it is fully set.
Mould Size
The entire mould measures (Length x Width x Height):
Inches – 10 2/8″ x 7 6/8″ x 1 2/8″
Centimetres – 26.4cm x 20cm x 3cm
This mould makes 8 bars of soap in 4 different designs:
Butterfly – 2 3/8″ x 2 1/8″ x 1 3/16″ OR 6cm x 5.5cm x 2.8cm
Dragonfly – 2 2/8″ x 2 7/16″ x 1 3/16″ OR 6.2cm x 7cm x 2.8cm
Bee – 2 7/16″ x 2 2/8″ x 1 3/16″ OR 7cm x 6.2cm x 2.8cm
Lady Beetle – 2 9/16″ x 2″ x 1 3/16″ OR 6.7 x 5.2 x 2.8cm
Soap Weight
The soap weights are as follows:
Butterfly – 1.5oz OR 42g
Dragonfly – 1.4oz OR 40g
Bee – 1.2oz OR 35g
Lady Beetle – 1.7oz OR 48g
To fill the entire mould you would need approx 11.65oz OR 330g of soap (plus 5-10% for wastage).
Pros and Cons
This soap is a good size for guest soap. The Dragonfly and Bee have more pronounce wing-shapes which can make them somewhat awkward to use.
Because the mould is so delicate once filled it was hard to tap out any bubbles that formed with the pouring of the soap.
Butterfly
TO VIEW OR PURCHASE THIS MOULD FROM AMAZON CLICK –> HERE
TO VIEW OR PURCHASE THIS MOULD FROM ALIEXPRESS CLICK –> HERE
If you are looking for something a bit more formal, then try this classic design of a butterfly on a background of daisies. As my daughter put it: “It’s soooooooo ‘ele-jent’!”
Mould Material
The mould is made out of thick silicone with a flat base. You will need to put the mould on a tray before filling if you wish to transport your soap before it is set.
Mould Size
The entire mould measures (Length x Width x Height):
Inches – 3 5/8″ x 2 15/16″ x 1 5/16″
Centimetres – 9.2cm x 7.2cm x 3.2cm
The cavity measures (Diameter x Height):
Inches – 3″ x 2 2/8″ x 7/8″
Centimetres – 7.5cm x 5.7cm x 2.2cm
This mould makes a single bar of soap.
Soap Weight
One single soap weighs 2.6oz OR 75g when set.
Pros and Cons
Apart from being beautiful, this mould makes a good size cake of soap that fits well in the hand for whole-body washing. Turning out the soap once it was set was very easy also.
There are no cons I can think of.
Snowman
TO VIEW OR PURCHASE THIS MOULD FROM AMAZON CLICK –> HERE
TO VIEW OR PURCHASE THIS MOULD FROM MOULDTASTIC CLICK –> HERE
This snowman mould is quite festive so it is handy to have around Christmas time. But I also find it’s cute enough to pass at any time of the year, especially when you get all clever make a two-tone soap with coloured hat and face. This mould also makes great bath salt cakes so it’s definitely worth the investment.
Mould Material
The mould is made out of thin silicone into the shape of a rectangle. When full of liquid soap it can become quite sensitive to movement. You will need to put the mould on a tray if you wish to transport your soap before it is fully set.
Mould Size
The entire mould measures (Length x Width x Height):
Inches – 10 3/16″ x 6 15/16″ x 1 1/2″
Centimetres – 26cm x 17.5cm x 3.7cm
Each cavity measures (Length x Width x Height):
Inches – 2 3/16″ x 2 1/8″ x 1 3/8″
Centimetres – 7cm x 5.3cm x 3.5cm
This mould makes 6 bars of soap.
Soap Weight
This mould has quite a deep cavity. To make a decent soap you only need to fill it half way. One single soap (at half depth) weighs 1.75oz OR 50g when set. You can melt 10 1/2oz OR 300g of soap (plus 5-10% for wastage) and weigh out six soaps of equal size.
Pros and Cons
This soap is a good size for guest soap and Christmas soap. Being able to pour in a different colour for the hat and face features is fun too. I also like that you can use this mould for other projects such as bath salt cakes.
There are no cons I can think of.
Pretty Pony
TO VIEW OR PURCHASE THIS MOULD FROM ALIEXPRESS CLICK –> HERE
TO VIEW OR PURCHASE THIS MOULD FROM MOULDTASTIC CLICK –> HERE
The detail put into this pretty pony mould is truly stunning. She is just gorgeous. (I’ll wait while you go and add it to your cart!) But seriously, this mould makes the kind of soap that when you gift it makes people say you have real talent, when really all you did was pour some soap into a mould (yep it’s that simple folks!).
Mould Material
The mould is made out of thick silicone with a flat base. You will need to put the mould on a tray before filling if you wish to transport your soap before it is set.
Mould Size
The entire mould measures (Length x Width x Height):
Inches – 4″ x 3 1/8″ x 1 5/16″
Centimetres – 9.7cm x 9.1cm x 3.5cm
The cavity measures (Length x Width x Height):
Inches – 3 2/8″ x 2 13/16″ x 1″
Centimetres – 8.2cm x 6.8cm x 2.5cm
This mould makes a single bar of soap.
Soap Weight
One single soap weighs 2.3oz OR 65g when set.
Pros and Cons
It’s gorgeous, what else can I say? Turning out the soap once it was set was very easy also.
There are no cons I can think of.
Bunnies
TO VIEW OR PURCHASE THIS MOULD FROM AMAZON CLICK –> HERE
TO VIEW OR PURCHASE THIS MOULD FROM MOULDTASTIC CLICK –> HERE
Next up is one of my favourite moulds to use around spring time. In fact I used it earlier this year to make some super-cute Easter soap which my kids just went nuts for.
Mould Material
The mould is made out of thin silicone into the shape of a rectangle. When full of liquid soap it can become quite sensitive to movement. You will need to put the mould on a tray if you wish to transport your soap before it is fully set.
Mould Size
The entire mould measures (Length x Width x Height):
Inches – 10 2/8″ x 5 6/8″ x 1 1/16″
Centimetres – 26cm x 14.5cm x 2.7cm
Each mould cavity measures (Length x Width x Height):
Inches – 2 13/16″ x 2 1/16″ x 1″
Centimetres – 7.2cm x 5.2cm x 2.5cm
This mould makes 6 bars of soap.
Soap Weight
One single soap weighs 1.75oz OR 50g when set. You can melt 10 1/2oz OR 300g of soap (plus 5-10% for wastage) and weigh out six soaps of equal size.
Pros and Cons
This soap is a good size for guest soap and Easter soap.
There are no cons I can think of.
Flowers
Ok I’ve left the best until last because these flower moulds are simply a must-have DIY project accessory.
Apart from soap, you can use them to make:
– Bath Bombs
– Shower Melts
– Bath Salt Cakes
– Lotion Bars
– Sugar Scrub Cubes
and anything else you can dream up!
There are multiple designs and they are beautifully detailed.
Mould Material
The mould is made out of very thin silicone in a range of individual flower shapes. You will need to put the moulds on a tray before filling if you wish to transport your soap before it is set.
Mould Size
All of these flower moulds are approximately the same size and the average measurement is (Diameter x Height) :
Inches – 2″ x 1″
Centimetres – 5cm x 2.5cm
These moulds make single bars of soap.
Soap Weight
Each soap weighs, on average, 0.9oz OR 25g. Some moulds are bigger, others are smaller.
Pros and Cons
I am in love with the variety of flowers available and each one has a delicate and intricate design. These moulds are so versatile and can be used for practically any creative project.
Sometimes if you fill them all the way to the top they can be a little tricky to turn out. I like to leave a 1/16″ or 2mm gap from the top when filling so you can just press down on the top and pop them out.
TO VIEW OR PURCHASE THESE MOULDS ON MOULDTASTIC CLICK –> HERE
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Well, that’s all folks! If you have a favourite silicone mould supplier you like to use for all of your creative projects, share it in the comments.
Enjoy!
