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  1. Silvergraylub

    Help!)Cold pressed soap spots on surface

    Thank you for a kind reply. I normally unmold it arpund 20-24 hours and it feels if i keep it longer, it is giving too much stress on wire and would not cut it at once. I would appreciate if anyone can share other opinions as well. Thank you!!
  2. Silvergraylub

    Help!)Cold pressed soap spots on surface

    Hi all, Im a beginner soaper making soap for my baby who has very sensitive skin. Since i was making more than needed, i want to share my soaps with my friends and family as well as my colleagues. Yesterday when i was cutting my soap with a wire cutter, i realized that the surface of the...
  3. Silvergraylub

    Calculating soap weight

    Hi all! I have begun my soap hobby recently and having bit of an issue calculating the soap weight. Let's say if I need to fill 20 oz mold, i run the lye calculator so that the final weight is 20 oz (e.g. 15 oz oil and 5 oz lye water). However when i actually mix them and weight the batter, i...
  4. Silvergraylub

    Small bubble issues in CP soap

    Thank you. Ive also checked it and maybe it is not a strong scent after all 😂😂 Lesson learned! Thank you!!
  5. Silvergraylub

    Small bubble issues in CP soap

    I dont know exactly but i bought it from wholesales supply plus and the scent was "Wild strawberry" : ( was very excited for my second soap project and failed miserably! Lol. Thank you all for helping! I was bit hesitant to ask here but veru glad i did! Jamie
  6. Silvergraylub

    Small bubble issues in CP soap

    I think i have both issues? I tried to tilt the stick ad got the bubble out but i did notice some bubbles when i was making it. But when i tapped the mold to the floor it seemed they are all gone. Maybe it could be trapped air pockets? Sigh. Soapmaking is def harder than i thought it would be...
  7. Silvergraylub

    Small bubble issues in CP soap

    I see. Thank you so much!! Im glad i posted. At least if it os just cosmetic, i can still use it. Made too much using the generic amazon loaf mold 😅
  8. Silvergraylub

    Small bubble issues in CP soap

    Thank you so so much! Im still learning to do so. For my fat, i melted in the microwave and it was transparent. At 140 degree, it was all melted then i cooled it to 120 ( maybe i rushed?) I w>ll do more research for the term "stearic spots"! I used strawberry fragrance and i barely smell...
  9. Silvergraylub

    Small bubble issues in CP soap

    This is the issue! Thank you
  10. Silvergraylub

    Small bubble issues in CP soap

    Hi everyone! Im a beginner soaper and learning how to soap as a hobby. Yesterday, i made my soap and i found Tiny bubbles on thr surface of the soap when i cut it. Can someone help me what is causing this? I used CPOP method, mixed lye and oil at 120 degree, and used generic recipe from...
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