Soap-making process - Revision history

Woozle at 00:19, 16 November 2021

2021-11-16T00:19:07Z

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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>''~~ 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>		<center>[https://manor.hypertwins.org/nextcloud/index.php/s/PzwJrLKzkot65Kd downloadable document]</center>
	~~==Chemistry==~~		{\| border=1
	{\|
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	===Lye===		===1. Lye===
	# Get the refrigerated water - use scale to measure the needed amount (2 lbs 8 oz)		# Get the refrigerated water - use scale to measure the needed amount (2 lbs 8 oz)
	# Put on breath mask and gloves		# Put on breath mask and gloves
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	# Measure the lye		# Measure the lye
	# Add lye to refrigerated water		# Add lye to refrigerated water
	===Oils===		\|
			===2. Oils===
	# Put the solid oils in the black pot		# Put the solid oils in the black pot
	#* Weigh them as you're adding more, to get the right weight		#* Weigh them as you're adding more, to get the right weight
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	#* Turn burner to 2 until solids melt, then down to 1 until it gets up to 115°F		#* Turn burner to 2 until solids melt, then down to 1 until it gets up to 115°F
	# After oils are fully melted, transfer to big green pot		# After oils are fully melted, transfer to big green pot
	\| ~~valign=top~~ \|		\|-
	===Downtime===		\|
			===3. Downtime===
	# Get moulds ready		# Get moulds ready
	# [[TOG]]: line with tall kitchen bag held in place by silicone liner rectangles		# [[TOG]]: line with tall kitchen bag held in place by silicone liner rectangles
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	Once the lye reaches its temperature, everything happens rather quickly. Stir the mix until it begins tracing, then pour it into the moulds.		Once the lye reaches its temperature, everything happens rather quickly. Stir the mix until it begins tracing, then pour it into the moulds.
	===Cooler arrangement===		\|
			===4. Cooler arrangement===
	* bottom:		* bottom:
	** rectangular tray (Rita's)		** rectangular tray (Rita's)
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	** small number of small individual moulds for testing		** small number of small individual moulds for testing
	\|}		\|}
	~~==After Saponification==~~		===5. Trimming===
	~~{\| width=100%~~
	\|-
	~~\| valign=top width=50% \|~~
	~~===Unmoulding===~~
	~~''(no unmoulding notes at this time)''~~
	~~\| valign=top \|~~
	===Trimming===
	* It's probably a good idea to trim the soap '''no more than two days''' after unmoulding.		* 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		* For cutting into bars, use green washer marks for aligning guide
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	** line the slidy bit flush with edge of cutter for first cut		** line the slidy bit flush with edge of cutter for first cut
	** then change to line up with green markings under adjusting washers		** then change to line up with green markings under adjusting washers

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Harena at 00:10, 16 November 2021

2021-11-16T00:10:12Z

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	# Heat the black pot to (slowly) melt the solid oils		# 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°F		#* Turn burner to 2 until solids melt, then down to 1 until it gets up to 115°F
			# After oils are fully melted, transfer to big green pot
	\| valign=top \|		\| valign=top \|
	===Downtime===		===Downtime===
	# Get moulds ready		# 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		# (if using rigid moulds) Rub castor oil in rigid mould
	# Prepare cooler		# Prepare cooler
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	** line the slidy bit flush with edge of cutter for first cut		** line the slidy bit flush with edge of cutter for first cut
	** then change to line up with green markings under adjusting washers		** then change to line up with green markings under adjusting washers
	* [[TOG]]: line with tall kitchen bag held in place by silicone liner rectangles
	\|}		\|}

Woozle: link to ODT

2020-11-22T17:22:38Z

link to ODT

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	[[category:soap]]__NOTOC__		[[category:soap]]__NOTOC__
	<center>''~~ a handy reminder-list of the order in which things happen, and some significant details to have in mind ~~''</center>		<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>
	==Chemistry==		==Chemistry==
	{\|		{\|

Woozle: reformatted/arranged

2020-11-22T16:43:47Z

reformatted/arranged

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	[[category:soap]]__NOTOC__		[[category:soap]]__NOTOC__
	~~ a handy reminder-list of the order in which things happen, and some significant details to have in mind ~~		<center>''~~ a handy reminder-list of the order in which things happen, and some significant details to have in mind ~~''</center>
	==Chemistry==		==Chemistry==
			{\|
			\|-
			\| valign=top \|
	===Lye===		===Lye===
	# Get the refrigerated water - use scale to measure the needed amount (2 lbs 8 oz)		# Get the refrigerated water - use scale to measure the needed amount (2 lbs 8 oz)
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	# Heat the black pot to (slowly) melt the solid oils		# 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°F		#* Turn burner to 2 until solids melt, then down to 1 until it gets up to 115°F
	{\|
	\|-
	\| valign=top \|		\| valign=top \|
	===Downtime===		===Downtime===
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	Once the lye reaches its temperature, everything happens rather quickly. Stir the mix until it begins tracing, then pour it into the moulds.		Once the lye reaches its temperature, everything happens rather quickly. Stir the mix until it begins tracing, then pour it into the moulds.
	~~\| valign=top \|~~
	===Cooler arrangement===		===Cooler arrangement===
	* bottom:		* bottom:
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	** small number of small individual moulds for testing		** small number of small individual moulds for testing
	\|}		\|}
			==After Saponification==
	==Unmoulding==		{\| width=100%
			\|-
			\| valign=top width=50% \|
			===Unmoulding===
	''(no unmoulding notes at this time)''		''(no unmoulding notes at this time)''
	==Trimming==		\| valign=top \|
			===Trimming===
	* It's probably a good idea to trim the soap '''no more than two days''' after unmoulding.		* 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		* For cutting into bars, use green washer marks for aligning guide
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	** then change to line up with green markings under adjusting washers		** then change to line up with green markings under adjusting washers
	* [[TOG]]: line with tall kitchen bag held in place by silicone liner rectangles		* [[TOG]]: line with tall kitchen bag held in place by silicone liner rectangles
			\|}

Woozle: remove TOC

2020-11-22T16:35:04Z

remove TOC

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	[[category:soap]]		[[category:soap]]__NOTOC__
	~~ a handy reminder-list of the order in which things happen, and some significant details to have in mind ~~		~~ a handy reminder-list of the order in which things happen, and some significant details to have in mind ~~
	==Chemistry==		==Chemistry==

Woozle: /* Cooler arrangement */

2019-11-23T20:47:40Z

Cooler arrangement

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	===Cooler arrangement===		===Cooler arrangement===
	* bottom:		* bottom:
	** rectangular tray		** rectangular tray (Rita's)
	* top:		* top:
	** big log-mould with lid		** big log-mould with lid ([[TOG]])
	** small number of ~~cubes~~ for testing		** small number of small individual moulds for testing
	\|}		\|}

	==Unmoulding==		==Unmoulding==
	''(no unmoulding notes at this time)''		''(no unmoulding notes at this time)''

Woozle: /* Trimming */

2019-11-23T20:45:52Z

Trimming

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	==Trimming==		==Trimming==
	* It's probably a good idea to trim the soap '''no more than two days''' after unmoulding.		* 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		* For cutting into bars, use green washer marks for aligning guide
	* If log edge is funky (uneven):		* If log edge is funky (uneven):
	** line the slidy bit flush with edge of cutter for first cut		** line the slidy bit flush with edge of cutter for first cut
	** then change to line up with green markings under adjusting washers		** then change to line up with green markings under adjusting washers
	* [[TOG]]: line with tall kitchen bag held in place by silicone liner rectangles		* [[TOG]]: line with tall kitchen bag held in place by silicone liner rectangles

Woozle: /* Trimming */

2019-11-23T20:42:31Z

Trimming

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	** line the slidy bit flush with edge of cutter for first cut		** line the slidy bit flush with edge of cutter for first cut
	** then change to line up with green markings under adjusting washers		** then change to line up with green markings under adjusting washers
	* [[TOG]]: tall kitchen ~~bags~~ held ~~down~~ by silicone ~~mould bits~~		* [[TOG]]: line with tall kitchen bag held in place by silicone liner rectangles

Woozle: temperature for oils; link to new TOG page

2019-11-23T20:41:05Z

temperature for oils; link to new TOG page

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	# Add in the olive oil		# Add in the olive oil
	# Heat the black pot to (slowly) melt the solid oils		# Heat the black pot to (slowly) melt the solid oils
	#* Turn burner to 2 until solids melt, then down to 1 until ~~temperature is reached.~~		#* Turn burner to 2 until solids melt, then down to 1 until it gets up to 115°F
	{\|		{\|
	\|-		\|-
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	** line the slidy bit flush with edge of cutter for first cut		** line the slidy bit flush with edge of cutter for first cut
	** then change to line up with green markings under adjusting washers		** then change to line up with green markings under adjusting washers
	* ~~Tog~~: tall kitchen bags held down by silicone mould bits		* [[TOG]]: tall kitchen bags held down by silicone mould bits

Woozle at 20:33, 23 November 2019

2019-11-23T20:33:21Z

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	===Downtime===		===Downtime===
	# Get moulds ready		# Get moulds ready
	# Rub castor oil in rigid ~~mold~~		# (if using rigid moulds) Rub castor oil in rigid mould
	# Prepare cooler		# Prepare cooler
	# (if using powdered milk) Use stick to break up powdered milk (''before'' adding in lye)		# (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°F		# Check lye-water periodically until it has cooled to 110°F

	Once the lye reaches its temperature, everything happens rather quickly. Stir the mix until it begins tracing, then pour it into the ~~molds~~.		Once the lye reaches its temperature, everything happens rather quickly. Stir the mix until it begins tracing, then pour it into the moulds.
	\| valign=top \|		\| valign=top \|
	===Cooler arrangement===		===Cooler arrangement===
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	** rectangular tray		** rectangular tray
	* top:		* top:
	** big log-~~mold~~ with lid		** big log-mould with lid
	** small number of cubes for testing		** small number of cubes for testing
	\|}		\|}
	==~~Unmolding~~==		==Unmoulding==
	''(no ~~unmolding~~ notes at this time)''		''(no unmoulding notes at this time)''
	==Trimming==		==Trimming==
	* It's probably a good idea to trim the soap '''no more than two days''' after ~~unmolding~~.		* 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		* For cutting into bars, use green "washer" marks for aligning guide
	* If log edge is funky (uneven):		* If log edge is funky (uneven):
	** line the slidy bit flush with edge of cutter for first cut		** line the slidy bit flush with edge of cutter for first cut
	** then change to line up with green markings under adjusting washers		** then change to line up with green markings under adjusting washers
	* Tog: tall kitchen bags held down by silicone ~~mold~~ bits		* Tog: tall kitchen bags held down by silicone mould bits