Soap Moulds, a family-run business based in Windsor, has launched an online service that allows independent soap makers to design and order custom silicone soap moulds carrying their own logo or wording. The service, available at soapmoulds.co.uk, accepts orders for a single mould, removing the minimum order quantities that have typically applied to custom tooling.
The business was started by a family of home soap makers who wanted their own name on every bar they produced. According to the founders, custom moulds were difficult to source in the UK at the time. Suppliers commonly required large minimum orders, overseas production involved long shipping times, and fine detail such as small lettering did not always reproduce clearly.
"When we started selling our own soap, we could not find a practical way to brand a small batch," said Alice, co-founder of Soap Moulds. "The options available were designed for large manufacturers, so we developed a process that works for makers producing a few dozen bars at a time."
The online designer allows customers to select a rectangular, round, oval or square bar shape, set the bar size and number of cavities, and upload a logo. A live preview shows the completed mould before an order is placed. Each design is then reviewed by the team and returned to the customer as a digital proof, and production begins only after the proof has been approved.
All moulds are produced in the UK from platinum-cure silicone, a material selected for its durability and its ability to release soap cleanly over repeated use.
In addition to custom moulds, the company supplies ready-made soap moulds and soap stamps, and accepts bespoke commissions for non-standard shapes.
"Branding has often been one of the most difficult parts of running a small soap business," said Alice. "Our aim is to give independent makers access to the same quality of finish used by larger brands, without requiring them to commit to large volumes."
Soap Moulds designs, manufactures and dispatches its moulds and stamps from its UK workshop. Further information is available at soapmoulds.co.uk.
About Soap Moulds
Soap Moulds is a family-run business based in Windsor, UK. The company designs and manufactures custom silicone soap moulds, ready-made moulds and soap stamps for independent soap makers. Website: soapmoulds.co.uk. Instagram: @soapmoulds.
Media contact: Alice, [email protected]
