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Lrhea

Post subject: Soap Losing Its Shape

Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 12:34 pm

Joined: Thu Jun 09, 2011 8:19 am
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Hi Everyone,

So I have been watching some of my bar cure over time and some have been steadily losing its shape....the sides become curved and not straight anymore.

Any info on why/ how to prevent this in future batches??

Thanks!

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cat040876

Post subject: Re: Soap Losing Its Shape

Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 12:46 pm

Joined: Mon Jan 04, 2010 12:41 pm
Posts: 704

That's because water is being evaporated away. This happens to all soap more or less. You will see more when you use full water amount in very dry area like Las Vegas for example. Some soapers discount water amount to less the shrinking effect.

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soapbuddy

Post subject: Re: Soap Losing Its Shape

Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 1:01 pm

Joined: Mon Jan 14, 2008 11:14 pm
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I agree. I would discount your water. I live in the desert and if I use a full water amount for all my bars, they shrink inconsistently.

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Lrhea

Post subject: Re: Soap Losing Its Shape

Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 6:51 am

Joined: Thu Jun 09, 2011 8:19 am
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What % do you guys discount your water to?

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soapbuddy

Post subject: Re: Soap Losing Its Shape

Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 8:27 am

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Location: Mistress Of Lather

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