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soapmaiden

Post subject: Question about oil herb infusions

Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 4:04 pm

Joined: Sat Aug 13, 2011 10:08 am
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Location: Newport News, Virginia

So if I infuse my base oils with an herbal powder for color, won't some of the powder and especially the straining cloth absorb some of the oil making me lose a few to several grams of oil, making my lye measurement too high? Should I choose 8% superfat instead of 7% to fix this?

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soapbuddy

Post subject: Re: Question about oil herb infusions

Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 4:43 pm

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Weigh out your oil after infusing and straining. Add the same oil to make up for the difference.

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soapmaiden

Post subject: Re: Question about oil herb infusions

Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 6:27 am

Joined: Sat Aug 13, 2011 10:08 am
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Location: Newport News, Virginia

Haha.... that is a very wonderful and simple answer! Thank you

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