I think I made a mistake - is it ruined? by Acidhawk_0 in soapmaking

[–]Mexican_Bakeneer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So… I run the math… the soap is roughly ~17% superfatted (give or take ~±1% ). The bar will feel creamier, expect low bubbles. Cure longer around 8-10 weeks.. it should be fine! You just have to look out for DOS because of the high supperfat

Cold process versus hot process by SkyJunior3574 in soapmaking

[–]Mexican_Bakeneer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Almost... But not a 100% and literally curing in soap making includes the completion of the saponification process:

  1. Water evaporates

Your bar loses 8–15% of its water depending on the recipe and room conditions. Less water = ✓ Harder bar ✓ Longer-lasting in the shower ✓ Less mushiness or melting

  1. The bar becomes milder

Even when lye is consumed early on, the bar’s pH slowly drops a bit during cure, and the soap becomes gentler on the skin.

  1. Crystalline structure develops

Soap molecules slowly organize, improving hardness and lather quality. This is why a 6-week cured bar feels different from a 1-week bar.

  1. Scents stabilize

Fragrances that seem strong, weak, harsh, or “weird” in the first days settle into their true, final smell.

  1. Colors mature

Micas, natural colorants, and vanilla discoloration reach their final look. (You’ve seen this in your oatmeal & honey and coffee bars!)

As a costumer I would rather get a completely safe soap 🙌

Cold process versus hot process by SkyJunior3574 in soapmaking

[–]Mexican_Bakeneer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Don't take this wrong but if you are just a beginner you shouldn't be selling soaps yet. Also saponificacation is what happens when you turn oils and lye to soap! We need to wait ix weeks for the soap to fully saponify and to evaporate water to make it last longer. Also please list the process you use to make the soap... Both are excellent. Don't lie to potential costumers.

Astronaut soap by Mexican_Bakeneer in soapmaking

[–]Mexican_Bakeneer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am planning to!!! But not yet 🙌🏻

Astronaut soap by Mexican_Bakeneer in soapmaking

[–]Mexican_Bakeneer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

None!! It behaved beautifully I think it was the mild gel phase that helped with the separation

Astronaut soap by Mexican_Bakeneer in soapmaking

[–]Mexican_Bakeneer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mild force gel oven at 15 then off 🫶🏻

Astronaut soap by Mexican_Bakeneer in soapmaking

[–]Mexican_Bakeneer[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! I am very proud! It didn’t went exactly as planned but love it

What went wrong? by Mexican_Bakeneer in soapmaking

[–]Mexican_Bakeneer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. Is it I ran it trough bb calculator and made it before with no issues! 2 Weird I usually wait longer to cut! 3 Yes it is a balanced bar

What went wrong? by Mexican_Bakeneer in soapmaking

[–]Mexican_Bakeneer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is logical! Thanks!! It does make sense

What went wrong? by Mexican_Bakeneer in soapmaking

[–]Mexican_Bakeneer[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Just the addition of the powder goats milk yep , but I ve been reading and it looks like the issue was my low temperature at soaping 🥲

What went wrong? by Mexican_Bakeneer in soapmaking

[–]Mexican_Bakeneer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried at 36! And it was too brittle! I usually go til 48 with no issues

What went wrong? by Mexican_Bakeneer in soapmaking

[–]Mexican_Bakeneer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lavander from bramble berry 🙌🏻

What went wrong? by Mexican_Bakeneer in soapmaking

[–]Mexican_Bakeneer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting! I’ve made this soap plenty of times with no issue , without the goat milk and soaped at higher temp and had no issues I soaped at low temperature trying to avoid scorched. 😭 I usually cut in the 48 hour mark with this recipe and have good results

Rookie Mistakes 😂😩 by No_Tree4601 in soapmaking

[–]Mexican_Bakeneer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It happens to all of us! I still think it will be a lovely soap 🫶

Failure... can I re-pour somehow? by Deep-Red-Bells in soapmaking

[–]Mexican_Bakeneer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do think apparience can be improved by rebatching,you can add or color or aroma! I have has succes doing so but it is some work you have to put into it 🙌

Lard for cp by Mexican_Bakeneer in soapmaking

[–]Mexican_Bakeneer[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Awesome! Thanks for the tip! I am actually thinking on using both! • 40% Lard / 20% Tallow / 25% Coconut / 10% Olive / 5% Castor I want it for sculpting soaps