# Best Novelty Soap Molds for Fun Handmade Bars Source: https://soapmakingnest.com/best/best-novelty-soap-molds Updated: 2026-09-15 Publisher: Soap Making Nest. Our score is an editorial rating out of 10 (fit 35%, features 25%, build 20%, value 20%), not a customer rating. Method: https://soapmakingnest.com/how-we-research#our-score A novelty soap mold casts soap into playful shapes such as flowers, animals, geometric forms, or seasonal designs, turning a basic bar into a gift-worthy piece. Home soap makers use these for party favors, holiday sets, kids' soaps, and craft-fair products where visual appeal drives interest. They work best with melt-and-pour but suit patient cold process makers too. Look for deep, crisply detailed cavities that release cleanly, flexible food-grade silicone that flexes without tearing fine features, and a design whose recesses are not so intricate that soap sticks. Consider the finished weight per cavity, since tiny novelty shapes can feel skimpy, and choose molds that sit flat so the flat back of each piece sets evenly. ## Picks ### 1. Sakolla 2 Pack Honeycomb Silicone Soap Molds, 6 Cavity Hexagon Bee Molds for Soap Our score: 8.4/10 (Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10) Sakolla 2 Pack honeycomb silicone soap molds with 6 hexagon bee cavities each, for honey-themed bar sets. Pros: - 2 Pack of 6 cavities makes a dozen hexagon bee soaps per pour - Hexagon honeycomb shapes suit honey, beeswax and oat soaps - Silicone flexes to release textured bee designs cleanly Cons: - Hexagon bars are less common, so standard boxes may not fit - Textured tops can hold bubbles unless you spritz with alcohol Details: https://soapmakingnest.com/product/B07JNMLCH4 ### 2. 2.5" Bee Honeycomb 50188 Craft Art Silicone Soap Mold Craft Molds DIY Our score: 8.1/10 (Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10) Craft Art 50188 bee honeycomb 2.5" silicone soap mold, for honey-themed bars with a detailed bee design. Pros: - Bee honeycomb design pairs perfectly with honey or oatmeal soaps - 2.5" size is a nice compact bar for gifts and farmers markets - Craft Art molds hold crisp detail for professional-looking soaps Cons: - Smaller bar size means more pours to build a large inventory - Detailed honeycomb cells take more care when cleaning Details: https://soapmakingnest.com/product/B008FEVNYA ### 3. Orchid 50145 Craft Art Silicone Soap Mold Craft Molds DIY Handmade Soap Molds Our score: 7.6/10 (Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 7/10) Orchid 50145 Craft Art silicone soap mold with an orchid design for handmade decorative soap. Pros: - Detailed orchid design gives elegant bars for gifts and guest baths - Craft Art molds are known for crisp relief details in soap - Works well with clear bases that show off floral detail Cons: - Fine details can tear if cold process soap is unmolded too soon - Single-cavity style mold makes only one bar per pour Details: https://soapmakingnest.com/product/B009LTBW6W ### 4. Cat and Goldfish Soap Mold - MoldFun Cute Cat and Fish Art Craft Silicone Mold for Handmade Soap, Lotion Bar, Bath Bomb, Plaster of Paris (Random Color) Our score: 7.6/10 (Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10) MoldFun cat and goldfish silicone soap mold. A small novelty design for handmade soap, lotion bars, bath bombs or plaster, in a random color. Pros: - Titled and described as a soap mold, with detail the listing says is clear enough for vivid animal shapes. - Food-grade silicone is rated from -40 F to 446 F and can go in the oven, microwave, fridge or freezer. - Dishwasher safe and flexible, so releasing the cat and fish shapes from the mold is described as a light push from the bottom. Cons: - The mold color is random, which does not affect the soap, but it means you cannot choose the color. - Fine-detail shapes like fins and whiskers can be delicate, so the soap base needs to be set before unmolding. Details: https://soapmakingnest.com/product/B07BCWPGB1 ### 5. 2PCS Peony Flower Silicone Soap Molds 3D Resin Candle Molds Flower Fondant Silicone Mold for Handmade Cake Decoration Cupcake Jelly Candy Chocolate Epoxy Casting Resin Craft Our score: 7.4/10 (Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 7/10) Wehous set of two 3D peony flower silicone molds, each about 7.8 x 7.8 x 3.5 cm. A floral novelty design for decorative soaps and candle projects. Pros: - Listing names them as peony flower soap molds, so the shape fits a novelty soap guide directly. - Two molds, each needing about 2.6 oz of soap, make a pair of flowers per pour for gift sets. - Flexible silicone is described as having a smooth interior and clear petal texture. Cons: - At about 2.6 oz per mold the finished soap is a small decorative piece rather than a full-size wash bar. - The listing is shared with resin, candle and cake uses, so the soap use is only one of many mentions. Details: https://soapmakingnest.com/product/B0B1DW94S9 ### 6. 4 PCS Daisy Flower Silicone Molds for Candles Plaster Craft Candle Making | 3D Flower Candle Molds for DIY Soap, Wax Melt, Epoxy Resin, Clay, Chocolate, Fondant, Cake Topper Decoration Mold Christmas Our score: 7.3/10 (Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10) Keromtein set of four 3D daisy flower silicone molds: two without a hole and two with one. Each is about 2.7 inches across and suits soaps, candles and wax melts. Pros: - The listing mentions soaps and lotion bars among its uses, and the daisy shape matches the floral theme of the earlier pick. - Four molds, two plain and two with a hole, give a pair of display styles in one set. - Described as 100 percent silicone that is flexible, reusable and easy to clean. Cons: - Each mold is a small decorative piece of about 2.7 inches, not a full-size bar. - The title is aimed at candle makers first, so soap-specific guidance such as volume per mold is not listed. Details: https://soapmakingnest.com/product/B0F74T65M5 ### 7. Soap Mold Silicone Soap Molds for Soap Making Craft DIY Handmade Chocolate Candy Cake Mold Bird Flower (11516) Our score: 7.1/10 (Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 7/10) GRAINRAIN silicone soap mold with a bird and flower design for handmade soap, candles, resin and chocolate. A decorative novelty mold from the same brand as the earlier pick. Pros: - Titled as a soap mold with a bird and flower design, which keeps the same decorative idea as the earlier listing. - Described as food-grade silicone that is flexible enough to release soap easily and simple to clean. - Listed for soap, candle, resin and other crafts, so the mold has uses beyond soap. Cons: - The listing gives no cavity size or capacity, so it is hard to judge bar weight from the text alone. - The brand notes many designs, and the title ends with a model number, so check that the picture matches the one you want. Details: https://soapmakingnest.com/product/B09XQ5PX2X ### 8. Extra Large Rose Bear Silicone Molds, 3D Teddy Bear Candle & Soap Making Molds Our score: 7.0/10 (Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 7/10) An extra large rose bear 3D teddy silicone mold for candle and soap making, a showpiece novelty design. Pros: - Extra large 3D teddy bear makes a memorable gift centerpiece - Rose-textured bear design adds detail that looks special - Works for both candles and soap, so it suits multi-craft makers Cons: - Large solid shape uses a lot of soap base for a single piece - Big 3D form is impractical as an everyday washing bar Details: https://soapmakingnest.com/product/B0BK8VP6RJ As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.