Cracking soap

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tmas73

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I wonder what is the problem if soap cracks on the edges, some of our batches have some cracks and chips on the edges!

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That would be my guess to. It is sometimes called "volcanoing." If you used milks, honey, sugar, or just insulated it too long....volcano = cracking.

Paul
 
Getting to hot?
In the Mold or in the Pot?
We think the soap in the mold was about 110f when we poured it in.

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It can be a combination of too much heat in the mold & your recipe. I have a recipe that cracks no matter what. However, now I elevate my mold on a wire rack so air can circulate all around it. I also don't cover my mold at all.

That recipe now only has a fine hairline crack that closes as the soap cools down, but it always cracks, so I think it's the recipe.

The other recipes aren't cracking at all.

If you're using a TOG mold that comes with a liner, you'll find it insulates like crazy!! :lol:
 
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