LBussy
Well-Known Member
Some time back I saved IrishLass' Salt Soap recipe. It was pretty simple so it spoke to me. The wife is very interested in trying it (using it, not crafting it) so there will be some more soap making tomorrow.
I have a few questions that maybe some of you could help with, or maybe IL will answer.
First, recipe questions:
100% CO
13% Superfat (I think? With the milk makes it ~20% more or less? Or at least 13% calculated takes into account the fat in the milk?)
100% coconut milk for water (Any brand/packaging important? I've never bought it.)
25% of oil weight in salt (Correct? Normal salt I think she said, does iodized matter?)
In process questions:
I've never used coconut milk. I read that IL uses the 50/50 method, am I stewed if I can't find the powdered coconut milk? Could I just dissolve the lye in the milk chilled or anything?
IL said something about cutting soon after gel. CO seems to set fast. Do I need to CPOP (never done it) or is wrapping it enough?
Time estimate for gel on 100% CO? (don't want to screw up by soaping too late)
That's a lotta questions! Sorry about that. I'd wing it and see what happens but if I can get a couple answers I may save myself a crappy batch.
I have a few questions that maybe some of you could help with, or maybe IL will answer.
First, recipe questions:
100% CO
13% Superfat (I think? With the milk makes it ~20% more or less? Or at least 13% calculated takes into account the fat in the milk?)
100% coconut milk for water (Any brand/packaging important? I've never bought it.)
25% of oil weight in salt (Correct? Normal salt I think she said, does iodized matter?)
In process questions:
I've never used coconut milk. I read that IL uses the 50/50 method, am I stewed if I can't find the powdered coconut milk? Could I just dissolve the lye in the milk chilled or anything?
IL said something about cutting soon after gel. CO seems to set fast. Do I need to CPOP (never done it) or is wrapping it enough?
Time estimate for gel on 100% CO? (don't want to screw up by soaping too late)
That's a lotta questions! Sorry about that. I'd wing it and see what happens but if I can get a couple answers I may save myself a crappy batch.