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LeahCatherine

Post subject: Weighing Ingredients

Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 12:53 pm

Joined: Mon Jul 28, 2008 12:56 pm
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Location: Jacksonville, Florida

Hello!

So, I think I have a silly question.. my apologies if this is not the right place or is a rather newbie questions. :oops:

When weighing out your ingredients for a 5 or 10 lb batch, is the water included in that, or is that only the weight of your oils?

Thanks!

Leah

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Cactuscat

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Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 1:06 pm

Joined: Fri Feb 08, 2008 11:39 am
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Since the water eventually (mostly) evaporates out of the soap, I don't figure it into the weight of my batches. A 5 lb. batch of soap uses 80 oz. of oils for me.

And don't worry about questions, it's what we're all here for, to learn from each other's experience.

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LeahCatherine

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Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 1:22 pm

Joined: Mon Jul 28, 2008 12:56 pm
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Location: Jacksonville, Florida

Thanks, Cactuscat! That helps me out a lot. The recipe I was thinking of seems pretty benign.. maybe you all can review it for me.

30% Avocado Oil
30 % Coconut Oil
40% Olive Oil

I haven't completely decided on scents or additives yet, but have some nice exfolient I might use as an additive.

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sgsoap

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Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 9:14 pm

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Location: Southern California

The question is - why do you ask that question?
Are you trying to fill a specific mold?
It may make a difference if you use just the oil weight.

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Bramble Momma

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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 7:18 am

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LeahCatherine

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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 9:17 am

Joined: Mon Jul 28, 2008 12:56 pm
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Location: Jacksonville, Florida

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