reflection
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i saw that a soapmaking teacher has all her students hand stir their first batch of soap to really understand the process of getting to trace & also to know to use it to slow down for additives. what do you guys think? i'm considering doing this because i've never used a stick blender before and am a bit worried about splattering. i will take all the safety precautions and wouldn't normally be overly worried about using lye if i were used to using a SB.
also, i'm only one person so am thinking i wouldn't mind starting with a few 1 lb. batches that i assume are too small for my 4.5 quart crock pot. i already have 3 recipes i want to try (not my own but from other experienced soapers) and even giving away bars to friends & family i'd be swimming in soap if i made three 2 lb batches. the cost savings would be good too so i can make more batches sooner rather than later. does anyone still hand stir their batches? i will definitely use a SB, and practice using it with cold water first, but maybe not the 1st batch and any 1 lb batches is what i'm thinking. thoughts?
also, i'm only one person so am thinking i wouldn't mind starting with a few 1 lb. batches that i assume are too small for my 4.5 quart crock pot. i already have 3 recipes i want to try (not my own but from other experienced soapers) and even giving away bars to friends & family i'd be swimming in soap if i made three 2 lb batches. the cost savings would be good too so i can make more batches sooner rather than later. does anyone still hand stir their batches? i will definitely use a SB, and practice using it with cold water first, but maybe not the 1st batch and any 1 lb batches is what i'm thinking. thoughts?