How much lye/water is too little?

[serfmunke]

Hey Ladies and Gents,

So I just made a small batch of salt soap in a Christmas mold. I was explaining to my Mother as I was making it so I was a little distracted. Earlier in the day, I had prepared my lye/water mixture for two separate batches. I was supposed to pour in 6.5 ounces of lye/water for this batch. I brain farted and only added 1.6 ounces which was the amount of lye for this batch. I was only looking at the lye amount and failed to add the water amount to get my 6.5 total.

I didn't realize what I had done until I was whipping up the second batch. Oddly enough the first batch acted normally, traced and seems to be hardening in the small molds. What do think I can expect? I am curious. I am glad it was a small batch and I can make it up pretty easily. I am sad though about the essential oils, they smelled so beautiful! Hopefully the soap can be used at least by me so the EO blend can be enjoyed!

Thanks!

 

[AlchemyandAshes]

So what was your original lye/water ratio for the solution you only used 1.6 oz of?

I'm thinking your gonna have a VERY high "superfat" ... It certainly won't be lye heavy! :wink:

 

[serfmunke]

So what was your original lye/water ratio for the solution you only used 1.6 oz of?

I'm thinking your gonna have a VERY high "superfat" ... It certainly won't be lye heavy! :wink:

It certainly will not be lye heavy! That is some positive thinking