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Bumblebeamama

Post subject: How do I Store cured soap??

Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2014 11:36 am

Joined: Mon Jan 13, 2014 6:28 pm
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Hi
I am a new soaper and am loving every minute of it . I just completed my 3rd batch, they look great and appear to be successful (knock on wood). I have them curing. My question is : Once they are cured is there a better way to store them for freshness?
Your advice would be appreciated.

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rosie99

Post subject: Re: How do I Store cured soap??

Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2014 12:24 pm

Joined: Mon Feb 04, 2013 8:21 pm
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Location: middle of nowhere VA

i store mine in cardboard boxes or shoe boxes which let the soaps breathe, and having a different box for each scent so they don't blend.

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Bumblebeamama

Post subject: Re: How do I Store cured soap??

Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2014 12:56 pm

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Thank you Anna Rose
I will do that. Do you put paper between the layers of soap?

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rosie99

Post subject: Re: How do I Store cured soap??

Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2014 1:17 pm

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Location: middle of nowhere VA

You're welcome

i keep mine standing jup in one layer s i don't know about what to do with paper or if you should use it but hopefully someone will have that answer!

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soapbuddy

Post subject: Re: How do I Store cured soap??

Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2014 1:47 pm

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Location: Mistress Of Lather

I store my cured soaps in large plastic totes. For smaller batches, shoe boxes might work for you.

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Hestey

Post subject: Re: How do I Store cured soap??

Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2014 3:05 pm

Joined: Tue Dec 13, 2011 10:08 am
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Location: Southern NJ!

I use . They hold around 10 lbs of soap, depending on your bar size. I have 18 of these guys! You can even toss a glass shot glass in one corner with an FO soaked cotton ball to help keep your fragrance nice and strong (again, I blame Irena for these ideas =D).

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Bumblebeamama

Post subject: Re: How do I Store cured soap??

Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2014 4:32 pm

Joined: Mon Jan 13, 2014 6:28 pm
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Thank you! I will remember the cotton ball hint too.

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sakura289

Post subject: Re: How do I Store cured soap??

Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 8:01 am

Joined: Tue Jan 28, 2014 11:57 am
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These are some good ideas! I've been wondering about the same thing. I thought about plastic but worried about moisture buildup and maybe increasing the risk of spoilage, but if y'all have had success with that, that is very encouraging.

I know that IKEA has some cardboard letter file boxes in their home office section that looked like they would work and they just introduced this really pretty aqua color (sorry, I love color and am OBSESSED with IKEA!).

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Hestey

Post subject: Re: How do I Store cured soap??

Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 11:52 am

Joined: Tue Dec 13, 2011 10:08 am
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Location: Southern NJ!

Colour is always good! I have all sorts of different coloured storage devises in my workshop!

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