My first batches were great! No overheating. This was new bottle of lye and heated to the 90's nicely, no problems. Next few batches, I couldn't get the lye/milk solution above 80. Have had this happen with 4 new bottles of lye, too. Any clues on what is going on?
I usually mix the lye/frozen milk and keep ice bath handy, but now not even needing it. I have even had to place it in WARM water to raise temp, but now after doing all that am getting cracks as it cools.
Should I just go back to soaping at the lower temps? My goal was 90-100 degrees of both oils and lye solution. I know a lot of people recommend higher temps. Really like for them to go through gel phase and didn't want to refrigerate.
I usually mix the lye/frozen milk and keep ice bath handy, but now not even needing it. I have even had to place it in WARM water to raise temp, but now after doing all that am getting cracks as it cools.
Should I just go back to soaping at the lower temps? My goal was 90-100 degrees of both oils and lye solution. I know a lot of people recommend higher temps. Really like for them to go through gel phase and didn't want to refrigerate.
