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[Serene Cream]

Hello Everyone

My name is Debbie and I have just moved to the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. I have a french husband and 3 gorgeous children. A couple of years ago I started 'Serene Cream' - a natural cream for insect bites, I have since added a cream for sunburn and am currently working on a lip balm, moisturisers and ....soap! Which is of course why I am here!

I made my first batch of Avocado and Green Clay Soap less than a week ago, it looks like it has turned out okay but it still seems to be really soft - is this normal? How long is it likely to take to harden up? (I'm not known for my patience ;-))

Well I look forward to getting to know you all, and learning heaps. If there are any local Sunshine Coast soapmakers on here - please give me a wave!

Thanks Debbie

 

[Becky]

Hi Debbie, welcome! I'm further north, in Charters Towers.

Yes, it is normal for your soap to be soft initially. Give it a good 4 weeks cure at least (depending on your recipe) before judging it too harshly!

 

[topcat]

Hi Debbie, I'm Tanya. Becky knows her soaping so listen to what she says

I'm much further south than you and Queensland is my most favourite holiday place! I live in NSW with views of lovely Lake Macquarie just south of Newcastle.

Welcome to this forum. There are wonderfully helpful people here and I am sure you will enjoy your time here

 

[mandolyn]

Hello Everyone

I made my first batch of Avocado and Green Clay Soap less than a week ago, it looks like it has turned out okay but it still seems to be really soft - is this normal? How long is it likely to take to harden up? (I'm not known for my patience ;-))


Thanks Debbie

Hey Debbie! Just wondering, has your soap firmed up any yet?

 

[Serene Cream]

Hi Mandolyn

I think it has firmed up a little bit but still feels fairly soft. I will leave it another week or two and then see. I'm in the middle of making another batch right now, will be interesting to see how this one turns out

Cheers Debbie

 

[Bigmoose]

Hi Debbie,

Welcome to the forum and I hope you find it as helpful as I have.

Bruce