I have ALWAYS (for 7 years now) made my lye mixture, and separately melted my oils, then get the two down to the same temps (within a few degrees of each other) THEN combine them and mix with a stick blender until trace.
Recently I heard that some people mix their lye with liquid, then immediately slowly add the oils to it while mixing. (adding hard oils to softer oils in order).
THEN they pour it into a big mold, cover, and let it sit for apx 2 hours... at this point they uncover it and CUT It!!!
:shock::shock:This goes against EVERY thing I know as a soaper.:shock::shock:
I want to try it, but I don't want to needlessly use precious oils for a failed batch either.
Anyone do it this way??
Recently I heard that some people mix their lye with liquid, then immediately slowly add the oils to it while mixing. (adding hard oils to softer oils in order).
THEN they pour it into a big mold, cover, and let it sit for apx 2 hours... at this point they uncover it and CUT It!!!
:shock::shock:This goes against EVERY thing I know as a soaper.:shock::shock:
I want to try it, but I don't want to needlessly use precious oils for a failed batch either.
Anyone do it this way??