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    Soap Won't Exit Gel Phase

    Ok I'm officially a complete *****. I switched from a stainless steel pot to an anodized pot that was what I would consider "throwaway" a few weeks ago. First batch in this pot came out fine, second batch was strangely soft, thought it just needed to cure. And this batch was so soft as to be...
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    Soap Won't Exit Gel Phase

    Thanks for all the help guys. The pan is metal coated with a non-stick coating, and it's surprisingly holding up ok. But yes, as I have learned non-stick coatings, even anodized coatings, will eventually fall off if you put lye in them. I'm waiting to find a deal on a silicone mold, but be...
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    Soap Won't Exit Gel Phase

    It was cold. Attached a picture of the original result. Rebatched it with coconut oil and lard and accidentally HPed it so it's hardening up nicely as we speak. Lesson learned though, take the hardness estimates seriously or you will get a gooey mess of soap. EDIT: Don't know why or how I...
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    Soap Won't Exit Gel Phase

    Just made up a batch 48 hours ago of Corn Oil (42%), Sunflower Oil (42%) and Olive Oil (16%). Double checked all my weights and measurements, etc. Mixed until trace formed, then added 2 teaspoons each of matcha and cocoa powder and mixed it in fully. Set in the mold, started to harden and looked...
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