Loosen the sides by wiggling the mold a little. Turn the mold over onto a clean counter. Cut the soap into bars with a knife. Some people use a miter box to make square corners. Allow the bars to cure for three to four weeks before using.
Smaller bars cure faster than larger ones.
Use distilled bottled water. Soap colored with liquid food coloring tends to fade. Be aware that leaves and flower petals will go brown from the heat. Don't wash your soap-making supplies in the dishwasher, or you'll be cleaning your kitchen floor as well. Keep a cup or two of vinegar handy in case you get lye on your skin.