Hoping one of you very knowledgeable soapers can help with my problem.
I've been making shaving soap for a while and have been trying to get it to be more fluid after cooking, but still harden up enough after cure to hold it's shape. Doesn't have to be rock hard. I'm ok with a soft puck that squishes when you squeeze.
I've seen youtube video's where they actually "pour" the soap into the mold ... I'm lucky if I can squish it into a mold.
Can I just add more water? That would certainly make it more fluid, but how long would it take to harden enough to get it out of a mold with extra water?
Does anyone have any tips or advise?
Here's my latest recipe:
25% lye concentration Liquid to lye - 3:1
naoh/koh - 40/60
I've been making shaving soap for a while and have been trying to get it to be more fluid after cooking, but still harden up enough after cure to hold it's shape. Doesn't have to be rock hard. I'm ok with a soft puck that squishes when you squeeze.
I've seen youtube video's where they actually "pour" the soap into the mold ... I'm lucky if I can squish it into a mold.
Can I just add more water? That would certainly make it more fluid, but how long would it take to harden enough to get it out of a mold with extra water?
Does anyone have any tips or advise?
Here's my latest recipe:
25% lye concentration Liquid to lye - 3:1
naoh/koh - 40/60