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  1. Arwen Falvey

    Overheating help!

    Thanks! I will try a smaller batch and individual molds :)
  2. Arwen Falvey

    Overheating help!

    Good point. Will try adding the honey to the oils before the lye water and see how that goes. I've got the adding of Goats milk down I think. I guess a smaller batch and smaller molds will be the biggest help in terms of keeping things cool. Thanks!
  3. Arwen Falvey

    Overheating help!

    I did soap at room temperature, but right now room temperature is hotter than usual (heatwave). I read somewhere that adding the honey to the lye water rather than the oils or soap batter can help prevent the honey from going crazy. Maybe I'll try that? That makes sense! I'll try adding the...
  4. Arwen Falvey

    Overheating help!

    I'm not new to soap making (started in 1997) but I don't often make soaps with goat's milk in them. This particular batch I'm working on has Goat's milk and honey in it. I made the batch and all was well so I threw it in the freezer for 18 hours to make sure it didn't overheat and scald the...
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