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Hi everyone, I was asked to sell some of my soap by the loaf/log. They want to carry them and cut them fresh as people want to purchase them by the oz. My concern is curing time. I have never held a loaf/log of soap held and sold that way, I make them and cut for curing. If I make a loaf and cure it for 6 weeks and sell it, won't it still be soft in the middle when later cut for sale Thanks.

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That is a good question! I've purchased soap that I've cut from a log at a soap shop, but I have no idea how long the soap cured before they put it out for sale.

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Linda
I know the voices in my head aren't real, but they sure have some great ideas!

A lady at our local farmers market does that here. But the soap she puts in stores is wrapped and has her label.

I saw a store where the owner sold by the loaf like that & even whholesales it that way. That's what I want to do too. I think she said that she waits only 4 weeks and then starts cutting, selling, etc. I do know she uses extreme recipes though with like 5 oils or something. I would appreciate anyone's advice on this too.

Like 4 different base oils, 3 exotic oils, 2 additives, a preservative, fragrance & color. To me, that is a lot...LOL

I find slices from a loaf softer than soaps that have been cut and cured. They also don't last as long in the shower, because not all the water has had a chance to evaporate.

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Irena
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BB sells soap by the loaf, why don't you write and ask how long it is cured before sale? That would be my suggestion. However long it is, I know someone that got a loaf once. She sold it at a show I was at and told me that she cut it right after she got it. She didn't ask them how long it cured though, cuz I asked her and she didnt know. Anyway, I held a piece of it and it didn't seem soft to me. But, of course I don't know how long she had it, nor how long between the show and when she actually cut it. I would be interested to know about the length of time to cure a loaf as well, so if you find out, please share.

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This is the response I received from BB:

Thank you for emailing Bramble Berry!

We usually recommend 4 - 6 weeks in a well ventillated room on some sort of
rack to ensure maximum air flow.

Let me know if there's anything else I can help you with, and have a great
day!

Elizabeth
Bramble Berry

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Thanks for sharing, now we all know!

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Tammy

This doesn't sound right they ship RAW loaves of soap? I don't think so.

Is the time frame Elizabeth recommends before or after the cut bars are made?

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HEheh I don't know what I was thinking, seriously not a clue. However wouldn't just made soap be soft and perhaps get damaged in transport?