gigisiguenza
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My last attempt not withstanding (it got way too thick too quick), I think I like the discounted water method. It hardened up for unmolding much faster, and it didn't heat up as much as my usual full water usage (it only required I refrigerate it for an hour after molding, then it was fine at room temp until unmolded).
But... if my reading is correct, it does tend to thicken up more rapidly as a result of the lower water content. I'm trying to work around this, but I'm not sure how. Should I decrease the solid oils and increase liquid oils? I really like my 50% Lard recipes, but if using less water requires less solids, I guess I'll have to sacrifice some (pout).
I welcome any suggestions regarding this
Also... up until now I've been religiously using 20% CO ( with the exception of two batches) to ensure bubbles and lather. I want to reduce this, as every one of the 20% soaps is way too drying for me - but I don't want to lose the lather.
It's been suggested already that I use sugar or honey or aloe juice, all of which I have on hand and plan to try. And I know I'm supposed to use 2tsp ppo for the honey or sugar, and can sub the aloe juice for the entire water allotment. And I know that the sugars (any) will increase the likelihood of the batter heating up. But I'm unsure if the combo of discounted water and sugar is too much and cause the batter to superheat.
Again, any feedback on this particular combo would be greatly appreciated. I don't gel, I prefer nongelled soaps, and want to avoid gel completely if possible.
And last but not least, I found a roll of 100% rubber "drawer liner" at the dollar store. It's pretty thick for drawer liner (0.1 cm thick) and is not the kind with holes in it, it's solid. I'm going to grab a bunch more because I can think of a bunch of craft and not craft uses for it, but I'm wondering if I can use it for a reusable mold liner.
Is rubber ok for soaping? Will it melt from the lye?
TY in advance for any help and sorry for the lengthy question list. Figured one longer post was better than several separate posts.
But... if my reading is correct, it does tend to thicken up more rapidly as a result of the lower water content. I'm trying to work around this, but I'm not sure how. Should I decrease the solid oils and increase liquid oils? I really like my 50% Lard recipes, but if using less water requires less solids, I guess I'll have to sacrifice some (pout).
I welcome any suggestions regarding this
Also... up until now I've been religiously using 20% CO ( with the exception of two batches) to ensure bubbles and lather. I want to reduce this, as every one of the 20% soaps is way too drying for me - but I don't want to lose the lather.
It's been suggested already that I use sugar or honey or aloe juice, all of which I have on hand and plan to try. And I know I'm supposed to use 2tsp ppo for the honey or sugar, and can sub the aloe juice for the entire water allotment. And I know that the sugars (any) will increase the likelihood of the batter heating up. But I'm unsure if the combo of discounted water and sugar is too much and cause the batter to superheat.
Again, any feedback on this particular combo would be greatly appreciated. I don't gel, I prefer nongelled soaps, and want to avoid gel completely if possible.
And last but not least, I found a roll of 100% rubber "drawer liner" at the dollar store. It's pretty thick for drawer liner (0.1 cm thick) and is not the kind with holes in it, it's solid. I'm going to grab a bunch more because I can think of a bunch of craft and not craft uses for it, but I'm wondering if I can use it for a reusable mold liner.
Is rubber ok for soaping? Will it melt from the lye?
TY in advance for any help and sorry for the lengthy question list. Figured one longer post was better than several separate posts.
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