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~~ 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==
<center>[https://manor.hypertwins.org/nextcloud/index.php/s/PzwJrLKzkot65Kd downloadable document]</center>
===Lye===
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===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
# Put on breath mask and gloves
# Open up lye container
# Open up lye container
# Measure the lye
# Measure the lye
# Add lye to refrigerated water
# Add lye to refrigerated water
===Oils===
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===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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# 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&deg;F
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# After oils are fully melted, transfer to big green pot
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===Downtime===
===3. Downtime===
# Get moulds ready
# Get moulds ready
# Rub castor oil in rigid mold
# [[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
# 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&deg;F
# 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 molds.
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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===Cooler arrangement===
===4. Cooler arrangement===
* bottom:
* bottom:
** rectangular tray
** rectangular tray (Rita's)
* top:
* top:
** big log-mold with lid
** big log-mould with lid ([[TOG]])
** small number of cubes for testing
** small number of small individual moulds for testing
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==Unmolding==
===5. Trimming===
''(no unmolding notes at this time)''
* It's probably a good idea to trim the soap '''no more than two days''' after unmoulding.
==Trimming==
* For cutting into bars, use green washer marks for aligning guide
* It's probably a good idea to trim the soap '''no more than two days''' after unmolding.
* 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

Latest revision as of 00:19, 16 November 2021

~~ a handy reminder-list of the order in which things happen, and some significant details to have in mind ~~
downloadable document

1. Lye

  1. Get the refrigerated water - use scale to measure the needed amount (2 lbs 8 oz)
  2. Put on breath mask and gloves
  3. Open up lye container
  4. Measure the lye
  5. Add lye to refrigerated water

2. Oils

  1. 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
  2. Add in the olive oil
  3. 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
  4. After oils are fully melted, transfer to big green pot

3. Downtime

  1. Get moulds ready
  2. TOG: line with tall kitchen bag held in place by silicone liner rectangles
  3. (if using rigid moulds) Rub castor oil in rigid mould
  4. Prepare cooler
  5. (if using powdered milk) Use stick to break up powdered milk (before adding in lye)
  6. 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 moulds.

4. Cooler arrangement

  • bottom:
    • rectangular tray (Rita's)
  • top:
    • big log-mould with lid (TOG)
    • small number of small individual moulds for testing

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
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