Obsidian
Well-Known Member
I made a large batch of unscented, uncolored soap with my 50% lard recipe. I decided to use the heat transfer method so I wouldn't have to wait on the lye to cool.
I did warm up the lard since it was refrigerated, I then used the SB to get most of the oils to a sludgy consistency before adding the hot lye.
Everything looked good, poured at light trace only to have a few blobs of unmelted lard plop into the mold.
I used a spatula to smash all I could find and stirred until I didn't see anymore.
If there is any lard bits left, what can I expect when I cut? If the lard is obvious, I will dig out as much as possible.
Would forcing gel help at all?
I did warm up the lard since it was refrigerated, I then used the SB to get most of the oils to a sludgy consistency before adding the hot lye.
Everything looked good, poured at light trace only to have a few blobs of unmelted lard plop into the mold.
I used a spatula to smash all I could find and stirred until I didn't see anymore.
If there is any lard bits left, what can I expect when I cut? If the lard is obvious, I will dig out as much as possible.
Would forcing gel help at all?