Green Mountain Farm
Well-Known Member
I wasn’t sure what category to post this under (im new here!) so I hope this is ok.
I made soap dough a while back with great success! 70% olive oil, 30% coconut oil, and I think I had it at 2.5:1 water:lye.
I went to make a bigger batch to sell at a festival this weekend (4 pounds, 4 different colors). When I unmolded it, it was harder than the last time. And I’ve been kneading like crazy but there are hard bits. They are possible to squish but it takes some effort and there are a LOT. I did a 2:1 water:lye and did allow it to come to a medium trace before pouring. What can I do to get the lumps out? And how can I keep it from happening again?
Im planning on making another big batch today for the festival. Im going to make little soap dough kits.
I made soap dough a while back with great success! 70% olive oil, 30% coconut oil, and I think I had it at 2.5:1 water:lye.
I went to make a bigger batch to sell at a festival this weekend (4 pounds, 4 different colors). When I unmolded it, it was harder than the last time. And I’ve been kneading like crazy but there are hard bits. They are possible to squish but it takes some effort and there are a LOT. I did a 2:1 water:lye and did allow it to come to a medium trace before pouring. What can I do to get the lumps out? And how can I keep it from happening again?
Im planning on making another big batch today for the festival. Im going to make little soap dough kits.