Teach Soap

I am hoping to try a batch with a small amount of beeswax and a small amount of honey...any advice? I realize the honey can cause it to overheat...should I stick it int he freezer after I pour? Also, what percentage of beeswax is good to use? How much honey (add at trace??) for a 4 lb. batch??

Try 1.5% beeswax and one teaspoon of honey per lb. of soap. At that rate it shouldn't overheat. Soap at around 110.

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The melting point of beeswax is about 146F, so you'll need wax and oils at that temp to start with. Otherwise, you might have clumps of beeswax in your soap.

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I did it! and so far so good - we are in full gel at the moment. Love the golden color and light honey scent (i didn't add anything additional to scent or color).
Thanks for the advice!

Let it cool off as soon as it's in full gel so it doesn't overheat.

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Irena
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