Australian Red Reef Clay

[wardbond]

Does anybody know if this clay increases curing time?

 

[soapmaker]

I don't remember it increasing curing time. Yes, I bought mine from NDA. I bleeds a lot. I never thought of just using it for a swirl, I'll have to try that. After my first bleeding mess it just sits in my drawer. Wish I could share some.

 

[Misschief]

I can't speak for the Red Clay but I do know that my Dead Sea Mud soaps took a fair bit longer to feel "dry" than a 6-8 week cure. They felt cool and moist to the touch for a good 8-10 weeks. They're fine now but that did surprise me.

 

[penelopejane]

I use Australian Red Reef clay from NDA and a lot of other clays and haven't noticed a longer cure time.
I mix mine with water from the recipe before incorporating it.

 

[homesteaders]

I've only used it in Hot Process, but it doesn't seem to take any longer to cure than other soaps with the same basic recipe. .