The time it takes for the soap to harden in the mold can vary depending on the type of soap being used, the size of the mold, and the room temperature. Generally, it can take anywhere from a few hours to overnight for the soap to fully harden and be ready for removal from the mold.
For melt-and-pour soap, which is a type of soap that is melted and poured into the mold, it typically takes around 2-4 hours for the soap to harden.
For cold-process soap, which is a type of soap that is made from scratch using oils and lye, it can take anywhere from 12-48 hours for the soap to harden enough to be removed from the mold.
For hot-process soap, which is a type of soap that is made by cooking the ingredients together, it can take around 24 hours for the soap to harden and be ready for removal from the mold.
It’s important to note that the soap should be fully hardened before attempting to remove it from the mold to avoid any damage or distortion to the soap bars.
