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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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==Chemistry== | ==Chemistry== | ||
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===Lye=== | ===Lye=== | ||
# Get the refrigerated water - use scale to measure the needed amount (2 | # 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 | # Measure the lye | ||
# Add lye to refrigerated water | # Add lye to refrigerated water | ||
===Oils=== | ===Oils=== | ||
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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 | #* Turn burner to 2 until solids melt, then down to 1 until it gets up to 115°F | ||
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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. | ||
===Cooler arrangement=== | ===Cooler arrangement=== | ||
* bottom: | * bottom: | ||
** rectangular tray | ** rectangular tray (Rita's) | ||
* top: | * top: | ||
** big log- | ** big log-mould with lid ([[TOG]]) | ||
** small number of | ** small number of small individual moulds for testing | ||
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== | ==After Saponification== | ||
''(no | {| width=100% | ||
==Trimming== | |- | ||
* It's probably a good idea to trim the soap '''no more than two days''' after | | valign=top width=50% | | ||
* For cutting into bars, use green | ===Unmoulding=== | ||
''(no unmoulding notes at this time)'' | |||
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===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): | * 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 | ||
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Revision as of 17:22, 22 November 2020
Chemistry
Lye
Oils
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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
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After Saponification
Unmoulding(no unmoulding notes at this time) |
Trimming
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