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 Post subject: lavender soap
PostPosted: Fri Jun 22, 2012 11:34 am 
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I just got finished making some lavender soap and I was surprised by a few things.

1. I didn't bring it to trace, only well mixed(I think anyways) cause I was afraid the lavender would speed up thickening on me before swirling. I was pretty surprised that it didn't seem to speed up anything once I added it. It remained quite runny while mixing colors too. I also couldn't put my finishing top that I had in mind to try cause it wasn't thick enough, suppose I could of waited and tried. What happens if it doesn't set up?

2. I keep peaking to see if its heating up to gel but it doesn't seem to be getting to warm in my wood mold...its been in there about 1/2 hour now.

Do and learn...made 1/2 purple and 1/2 white(or tried cause I didn't use enough titanium) and i think I should of used less of one to swirl, we shall see how it looks once cut!

I followed my recipe from soap calc for it so here's hoping nothing went wrong!

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 Post subject: Re: lavender soap
PostPosted: Fri Jun 22, 2012 12:35 pm 
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You never know about TD. Sometimes you feel like you didn't use enough, then it turns out looking just fine anyway (yay!). Can't wait to see it! :)

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 Post subject: Re: lavender soap
PostPosted: Fri Jun 22, 2012 12:41 pm 
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I hope it comes out. You need at least amulsified oils and lye so the two don't separate and everything is mixed well. You would not want any lye pockets or fragrance pockets. I have not had a problem with Lavender accelerating trace. TD can accelerate trace depending how much you use. TD can also cause a crackling effect in your final bars.

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 Post subject: Re: lavender soap
PostPosted: Fri Jun 22, 2012 12:47 pm 
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I've had a few batches take 2-3 hours before reaching gel, so I wouldn't worry about it too much. It doesn't have to gel to be soap...it'll just take a little longer to saponify.

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 Post subject: Re: lavender soap
PostPosted: Fri Jun 22, 2012 1:58 pm 
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At this point I am only concerned it solidifies! Looks really pretty on the top and is definately more firm than a few hours ago soooo here's hoping. This will be the batch I get to experience my first 'zap' on likely:)

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 Post subject: Re: lavender soap
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 Post subject: Re: lavender soap
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 Post subject: Re: lavender soap
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Since you did the zap test and it only tastes soapy, I think you will be ok. It's possible since the edges are crumbly that you only got a partial gel. How much TD did you use? Too much can also cause the soap to be crumbly.

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 Post subject: Re: lavender soap
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Soapbuddy has said pretty much everything I would have said!

Did you use EO or FO? Lavender EO has never accelerated on me.


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 Post subject: Re: lavender soap
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I used EO, I read that all florals accelerate trace but maybe I misread it and its only the floral FO's that will do that. I am almost positive it didn't gel, I was watching it the first few hours and the wood mold didn't get near as warm as with my other batch.

I am not totally disappointed in the appearance for a first try but it wasn't as swirly as I was going for..but it smell soooo pretty :)

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 Post subject: Re: lavender soap
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Looks good to me! Next time disperse your TD in some glycerin first, so you don't get the white spots.

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 Post subject: Re: lavender soap
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I mixed it with oil cause I forgot to use the water before adding my lye. Directions state water. I notice the white it not consistent and I wondered if it was from that or the lye/fragrance pockets someone mentioned!

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 Post subject: Re: lavender soap
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Looks good, fosterfields! I did a plain lavender & oatmeal yesterday and the whole house smells wonderful. :D

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