The second attempt at hot process went much better. The first picture is this latest batch, the second picture is the initial batch. I have cut them into different widths because I am curious how the curing process will affect the width. Here is my recipe. All percentages are of total recipe:
Water Phase:
Distilled Water-16.28%
Lye NaOH- 7.14%
Citric Acid- 1.03%
Oil Phase:
Tallow- 18.04%
Refined Coconut Oil- 18.04%
Lanolin- 7.72%
Jojoba Butter- 4.73%
Castor Oil- 7.73%
Post Cook Additives:
Sour Cream (I ran out of yogurt and didn't realize until I started)- 5.15%
Molasses- 5.15%
Rosemary Oleoresin- 0.47%
Goat Milk Powder- 2.58%
Kaolin Clay- 0.52%
Emu Oil- 2.58%
Pine Resin- 2.58%
Cinnamon Leaf EO- 0.26%
Notes:
I ran the initial batch way too hot and it got really dry, hence the crumbly nature. I was able to rebatch it with some other soap I had and added goat's milk. It came out fine once I let it cure for a few weeks.
This new batch I made sure I mixed the water/lye solution first and let it cool before adding it to the hot oil mixture. I also set the crockpot to keep warm instead of low like last time. This new batch was more fluid than the original. once it gelled and I mixed the post-cook additives, I poured it into the mold and let it set overnight to allow any remaining saponification. I then put it into the freezer for 12 hours. I have read that putting it into the freezer can help the crystallization process along. I cut it into pieces. I plan on weighing it weekly until I see little change in weight for the curing process. It is a touch sticky. I am assuming this is probably from the lanolin and hopefully it will go away as it cures.
Thoughts?
Water Phase:
Distilled Water-16.28%
Lye NaOH- 7.14%
Citric Acid- 1.03%
Oil Phase:
Tallow- 18.04%
Refined Coconut Oil- 18.04%
Lanolin- 7.72%
Jojoba Butter- 4.73%
Castor Oil- 7.73%
Post Cook Additives:
Sour Cream (I ran out of yogurt and didn't realize until I started)- 5.15%
Molasses- 5.15%
Rosemary Oleoresin- 0.47%
Goat Milk Powder- 2.58%
Kaolin Clay- 0.52%
Emu Oil- 2.58%
Pine Resin- 2.58%
Cinnamon Leaf EO- 0.26%
Notes:
I ran the initial batch way too hot and it got really dry, hence the crumbly nature. I was able to rebatch it with some other soap I had and added goat's milk. It came out fine once I let it cure for a few weeks.
This new batch I made sure I mixed the water/lye solution first and let it cool before adding it to the hot oil mixture. I also set the crockpot to keep warm instead of low like last time. This new batch was more fluid than the original. once it gelled and I mixed the post-cook additives, I poured it into the mold and let it set overnight to allow any remaining saponification. I then put it into the freezer for 12 hours. I have read that putting it into the freezer can help the crystallization process along. I cut it into pieces. I plan on weighing it weekly until I see little change in weight for the curing process. It is a touch sticky. I am assuming this is probably from the lanolin and hopefully it will go away as it cures.
Thoughts?
