I have used the heat transfer method, and for the most part am not enthralled by it, especially in the winter. For me it just seems easier to heat my hard oils together ahead of time. However, if I was more concerned about the price of doing it that way, or did not have access to a heating-up method, I probably would use it more often.
I fact I have been in that situation because when I travel, I often make soap, and a couple of times, did not have access to a heating up method. Rarely do I stay in hotels or motels that don't include a Microwave, but it does happen once in awhile. So I have used the heat transfer method as needed a couple of times while traveling.
Perhaps the cost and/or the environmental impact of pre-heating oils do influence some soapers to choose this method more than others. I suppose it would reduce production costs in some cases.
I fact I have been in that situation because when I travel, I often make soap, and a couple of times, did not have access to a heating up method. Rarely do I stay in hotels or motels that don't include a Microwave, but it does happen once in awhile. So I have used the heat transfer method as needed a couple of times while traveling.
Perhaps the cost and/or the environmental impact of pre-heating oils do influence some soapers to choose this method more than others. I suppose it would reduce production costs in some cases.
