Recent content by Deka

IrishLass, I am impressed with your list of soaping details that you keep track of. Very Impressive! Your list will be the foundation of what I will be tracking. I was wondering about using a temp probe in the insulation process. It seems to me that it would be very handy in alerting one...

Fragola, Have you experienced the glass degrading from the lye solution? Deka

Fragola, I guess the scale reliability is the OCD side of me. If I can't trust the scale on a regular basis, what can I trust? :? I have read that infrareds can have issues +/- 2-3 deg. If the oils and lye solution has been well stirred, measuring the surface temp 'should' be indicative...

Carebear, So that would mean that 80 quarters would be 16 oz. If there would be a slight deviation at 1 oz, 16 oz would show a definate deviation! Thank you for this information so I can test the scale before measuring the ingredients. Thank you for this valuable information!!! Deka

ToniD, You pose a very intersting situation about time and temps. Since I don't have a garage I may be able to use the unheated hobby room to cool the filled mold down. That would address a prowling neighbor issue. Very good points to consider! Thank you so much for your input and...

Hi Relle9, You didn't miss the mask because I forgot it! Thank you for reminding me. What kind of mask would be best? I can't see a paper mask as being the right kind. Would the mask need to have a carbon type of filter to take the fumes out? Again, Thank you for this very important...

Not at all!!! :wink:

Re: ???? Hi Margo, Thank you for adding your experience to my quest for information. Are your sheets in paper form or do you keep it on the computer? I'm trying to develop a form so your input is what I'm looking for. Trust me, I'm taking lots of notes on what I need to keep...

soap_rat, Thank you for reading and commenting. HP - Hot Process by either the double boiler method or the crockpot method. I am familiar with both. M&P - Melt and pour I am also familiar with but just didn't seem to fall in love with it. Thank you for the heads up about other beings in...

IrishLass, Thank you so much for your time to read and comment on the list. Zap test dually noted and moved down the list. :lol: Stick blender use needs to be in short bursts so the motor does not burn out. I can use the stick blender to stir with until the next burst of power. - Got it...

Fragola, Thank you for the wonderful suggestion about the lid for the lye solution. What a great tip!! Thank you so very much! Deka

Thank you IrishLass!

Thank you Hazel!

Hi Everyone, Just a few questions I have been wondering about. 1. Is there a difference in total batch weight between a processed HP batch ready to mold vs. a CP batter ready to pour? In other words, during the HP, does some of the water cook out and reduce the volume of the batch? 2...

ToniD, Thank you for your reply. The list is a compulation of books, forums and vids. I was so confused because I couldn't find a 'step by step' list. I guess I'm a little OCD. :o I like to know what I'm doing before I attempt something - especially with a chemical. I have found that when...