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<center>''~~ a handy reminder-list of the order in which things happen, and some significant details to have in mind ~~''</center>
<center>[https://manor.hypertwins.org/nextcloud/index.php/s/PzwJrLKzkot65Kd downloadable document]</center>
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===1. Lye===
# Get the refrigerated water - use scale to measure the needed amount (2 lbs 8 oz)
# Put on breath mask and gloves
# Open up lye container
# Measure the lye
# Add lye to refrigerated water
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===2. Oils===
# Put the solid oils in the black pot
#* Weigh them as you're adding more, to get the right weight
#* Re-tare the scale after each one
# Add in the olive oil
# Heat the black pot to (slowly) melt the solid oils
#* Turn burner to 2 until solids melt, then down to 1 until it gets up to 115&deg;F
# After oils are fully melted, transfer to big green pot
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===3. Downtime===
# Get moulds ready
# [[TOG]]: line with tall kitchen bag held in place by silicone liner rectangles
# (if using rigid moulds) Rub castor oil in rigid mould
# Prepare cooler
# (if using powdered milk) Use stick to break up powdered milk (''before'' adding in lye)
# Check lye-water periodically until it has cooled to 110&deg;F

Once the lye reaches its temperature, everything happens rather quickly. Stir the mix until it begins tracing, then pour it into the moulds.
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===4. Cooler arrangement===
* bottom:
** rectangular tray (Rita's)
* top:
** big log-mould with lid ([[TOG]])
** small number of small individual moulds for testing
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===5. Trimming===
* It's probably a good idea to trim the soap '''no more than two days''' after unmoulding.
* For cutting into bars, use green washer marks for aligning guide
* If log edge is funky (uneven):
** line the slidy bit flush with edge of cutter for first cut
** then change to line up with green markings under adjusting washers