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~~ a handy reminder-list of the order in which things happen, and some significant details to have in mind ~~
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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> | ||
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===Lye=== | {| border=1 | ||
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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 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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# 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 | |||
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===Downtime=== | ===3. 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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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. | ||
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===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 | ||
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===5. Trimming=== | |||
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* 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 | ||
Latest revision as of 00:19, 16 November 2021
1. Lye
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2. Oils
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3. Downtime
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
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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