JenBen
Active Member
Hello,
This is my first attempt at liquid soap. Based on several post, I calculated 3% superfat and a 25% lye concentration. Soapcalc gave me:
250.79 grams of water
83.60 grams of lye
453.59 grams of olive oil
I put the oil in the crock pot at 160*. Once warmed, I mixed the lye solution and added it. I kept the heat on and stirred on and off for five hours. It seemed to be drying out, so I added more water. It eventually cooked out. The soap never got past the “cottage cheese” stage. After turning off the heat and letting it sit overnight it looks like this.
What did I do wrong?
Can I fix it?
How should I improve my second attempt?
Thank you all.
Jenifer
This is my first attempt at liquid soap. Based on several post, I calculated 3% superfat and a 25% lye concentration. Soapcalc gave me:
250.79 grams of water
83.60 grams of lye
453.59 grams of olive oil
I put the oil in the crock pot at 160*. Once warmed, I mixed the lye solution and added it. I kept the heat on and stirred on and off for five hours. It seemed to be drying out, so I added more water. It eventually cooked out. The soap never got past the “cottage cheese” stage. After turning off the heat and letting it sit overnight it looks like this.
What did I do wrong?
Can I fix it?
How should I improve my second attempt?
Thank you all.
Jenifer