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I did try a heating pad and had a "volcano". I tried warming up the soaping room. It appears to be a very temperamental mold to use. I watched both the youtube videos demonstrating this mold and if you look close, neither came to a full gel. Maybe I'm too picky but with production soap making, I...

Thanks for the suggestions. I tried another batch, increased water and warmed up the oils to start with. I put a towel over the top only. It got too hot and cracked but still wouldn't gel to the edges. I have soaped for 18 years in wood slab molds (40-60 bar) and never had a single batch that...

2.2:1 (water to lye) and oils are at room temp and lye is warm.

Is anyone currently using the vertical 25# mold? I have now made 5 batches in this mold and cannot get full gel. The center gets so hot it heaves up and cracks the top but the gel never reaches into the corners. After 18 years of soap making, I am truly frustrated. As recommended by the company...