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bktrinvincy

Post subject: My First CP batch

Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 11:06 am

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hi I made my first batch about two weeks ago and the directions said to put in the fridge for about 24hrs if using a silicone mold take out and let sit for 4-6 weeks. well my soap turned from off white to brown. Its still curing but im not sure if its good..plus i over traced it so i had to scoop out and stuff it into the molds :oops:

do I have anything major to worry about?

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Genny

Post subject: Re: My First CP batch

Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 11:10 am

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Location: Western WI

Did you add any fragrance oils to your soap? That's probably why it's turned brown.

Have you sliced your soap yet?

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bktrinvincy

Post subject: Re: My First CP batch

Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 11:14 am

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I added vanilla.. i didnt cut it open i put it into heart molds..should i cut one open and take a peak at the inside?

Thanks

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soapbuddy

Post subject: Re: My First CP batch

Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 11:23 am

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Vanilla will turn brown in soap.

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Coolah

Post subject: Re: My First CP batch

Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 11:25 am

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Location: Melbourne, Australia

Vanilla - the quickest way to turn soap brown. Such an awesome smell, such a frustrating colour change. :wink:

No need to slice if they are in individual molds.

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bktrinvincy

Post subject: Re: My First CP batch

Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 11:26 am

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Coolah

Post subject: Re: My First CP batch

Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 11:29 am

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Location: Melbourne, Australia

It will still be the original colour on the inside. It turns brown as it airs - so any parts exposed to air will turn brown. When you gut it, it will have a cool 'shell' like appearance with the inside being the soap colour, and the outer layer being brown. Then, the cut surface will go brown over time as well...

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soapbuddy

Post subject: Re: My First CP batch

Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 11:30 am

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Some vanilla soaps start out yellow or tan on the inside. As they cure, they will turn all brown.

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bktrinvincy

Post subject: Re: My First CP batch

Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 11:30 am

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Coolah

Post subject: Re: My First CP batch

Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 11:32 am

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Location: Melbourne, Australia

I LOVE Vanilla. I use a Vanilla Colour Stabiliser with anything that has a small percentage of vanillin, that helps soaps stay lighter for longer, but doesn't guarantee against long term discolouration or anything with a high amount of vanillin content. Some scents I just have to embrace the discolouration and work my colours to match.

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bktrinvincy

Post subject: Re: My First CP batch

Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 11:36 am

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is it ok that i put it in the fridge for almost 24hours ...did i forget to mention that i got eager and took it out ahead of time :oops:

its still curing though......

it was in there for most of the 24 hours.......

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soapbuddy

Post subject: Re: My First CP batch

Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 12:12 pm

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I prefer not to gel, so my soaps go into the fridge or the freezer. Sounds like you will be fine.

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bktrinvincy

Post subject: Re: My First CP batch

Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 1:25 pm

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Coolah

Post subject: Re: My First CP batch

Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 1:58 pm

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Location: Melbourne, Australia

I'm a fridge / freezer soaper too as I use milk in all my soaps.

No issue with that, just takes a couple of extra days to unmold. Which is only a problem when you're me and have the patience of a ticked off bull. That's how I ended up with a smooshed loaf as I was, um, shaking it out of it's mold and it dropped.

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