saratk
Active Member
I typically do not aim for gelling my soap. I make primarily uncolored or mute herbal-colored soaps so usually soap at lower temperatures and then set the mold, uncovered, in front of a fan. Simple soaper I am. I would, however, like to dry gelling a batch.
I've read as much as I could - including what I could find on here - but something has me confused.
I've read to cover the mold with cling wrap before insulating with a towel. I've read to create a cardboard tent before insulating with a towel.
My confusion is....doesn't the cling wrap touch the soap batter? Doesn't the cardboard tent collapse under the weight of a towel or blanket?
What am I missing here? I'd love to get great pinpoint accurate advice to not lose a batch. Well, it wouldn't be lost but the tops might be wonky or I'd end up with a partial gel.
Thank you in advance!
I've read as much as I could - including what I could find on here - but something has me confused.
I've read to cover the mold with cling wrap before insulating with a towel. I've read to create a cardboard tent before insulating with a towel.
My confusion is....doesn't the cling wrap touch the soap batter? Doesn't the cardboard tent collapse under the weight of a towel or blanket?
What am I missing here? I'd love to get great pinpoint accurate advice to not lose a batch. Well, it wouldn't be lost but the tops might be wonky or I'd end up with a partial gel.
Thank you in advance!