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Hestey

Post subject: Forcing gel sans oven?

Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 1:21 pm

Joined: Tue Dec 13, 2011 10:08 am
Posts: 3891
Location: Southern NJ!

So, a couple of us were wondering if you can force gel using a heating pad? Or something like an under-tank heating unit meant for terrariums?

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Genny

Post subject: Re: Forcing gel sans oven?

Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 1:23 pm

Joined: Mon Jan 30, 2012 7:42 am
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Location: Western WI

Yes, yes you can. I haven't done it, but I've seen it done on youtube (so it's gotta be real, right?) & have seen it mentioned on many forums

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Beezy

Post subject: Re: Forcing gel sans oven?

Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 1:30 pm

Joined: Tue Jun 26, 2012 11:57 am
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My soaping friend uses a heating pad during the colder months in WA, to force gel..

She bought it at the Korean store for $40.00.

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soapbuddy

Post subject: Re: Forcing gel sans oven?

Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 2:01 pm

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Location: Mistress Of Lather

Yes you can. Just make sure that the mold can take the heat. I've had one of my Milky Way molds warp.

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gladly

Post subject: Re: Forcing gel sans oven?

Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2012 3:52 am

Joined: Sun Apr 08, 2012 6:34 am
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Location: Chattanooga, TN

Happy to report I used my heating pad for two batches in my BB silicone loaf molds last night, and they both gelled up nicely at medium-high heat off and on (it has an auto shut off) for 1-2 hours with no visible warping to the molds. I put a large towel down, heating pad on top of that and then the soap batches, covered by a rainboot shoebox and draped the other end of the towel over the box.

I was so happy, I haven't had a batch truly gel in a while.

I assume it is because we are running our A/C more now or some other crazy climate factor.

p.s. Got mine at Wal-Mart for $11!

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Hestey

Post subject: Re: Forcing gel sans oven?

Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2012 6:16 am

Joined: Tue Dec 13, 2011 10:08 am
Posts: 3891
Location: Southern NJ!

Oh goody! Test subject #1! LOL :lol:

Glad this will work, I USUALLY get a full gel, but my workshop will be a bit cooler than the rest of the house. Want a way to assure gel!

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