I swear I've done this before! Ugh!!

[My3monkees]

I swear, I really do know how to make soap. roblem: But I think I've lost my touch! :-( It has been 4 years and feel like I'm starting from scratch.
I made soap for several years, and I sold it. I wasn't someone who sold on a whim. I worked really hard at it. I was good at it, had some really nice soaps and other products. But now, I can't seem to get it right. I've only made a few for now. But one, I forgot how much my mold held. I also forgot to discount my water. So it turned out thin and soft. I made salt bars with sea salt, then remembered why I always used a finer grind. I much prefer the texture. I made a coffee soap, that had a real pretty top. But it overheated and is now in the fridge.
Also made a basic bar today. It went into the mold so nicely, had traced perfectly. Should have had a nice reddish swirl throughout, and nice red layer on top But it also overheated, cracked down the middle and an oil slick on top. Now sitting in the fridge.

 

[cmzaha]

I hate those kind of days. I put all my soaps in the freezer because I simply got tired of overheating and cracking, plus I like the look of ungelled soap better.

 

[The Efficacious Gentleman]

Heck, when I come back to work after the weekend, I can barely remember my passwords! 4 years is a long old time, don't be so hard on yourself. It might take a few batches until it all comes back, but it will.

 

[Ruthie]

I took off from soaping for 10 years, so I understand. In some ways it is like starting over. But you will find that much of it will come back to you. Just relax and enjoy!

 

[shunt2011]

I'm sorry you are having such a difficult time but you'll get your groove back soon I'm sure. Welcome back!

 

[pamielynn]

You need to tempt the soap fairies!

 

[My3monkees]

You need to tempt the soap fairies!

I have peach wine, or do they only take chocolate! Lol:mrgreen