Difference between revisions of "Soap-making process"
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===Downtime=== | ===Downtime=== | ||
# Get moulds ready | # Get moulds ready | ||
# Rub castor oil in rigid | # (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 | 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=== | ===Cooler arrangement=== | ||
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** rectangular tray | ** rectangular tray | ||
* top: | * top: | ||
** big log- | ** big log-mould with lid | ||
** small number of cubes for testing | ** small number of cubes for testing | ||
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== | ==Unmoulding== | ||
''(no | ''(no unmoulding notes at this time)'' | ||
==Trimming== | ==Trimming== | ||
* It's probably a good idea to trim the soap '''no more than two days''' after | * 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 | * Tog: tall kitchen bags held down by silicone mould bits | ||
Revision as of 20:33, 23 November 2019
~~ a handy reminder-list of the order in which things happen, and some significant details to have in mind ~~
Chemistry
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
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 temperature is reached.
Downtime
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
|
Unmoulding
(no unmoulding notes at this time)
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
- Tog: tall kitchen bags held down by silicone mould bits