Finally re-started

[Shalisk]

Finally I feel mentally ready to get back to soaping, just measured out everything and am letting the oils and lye get to RT before starting. Had a request for Patchuli orange and patchuli amber so im making those today never worked with them so RT is always best to make sure I dont get a brick.

Ill post a couple pics when its cut (Tomarrow or day after) with the tank o.o havent used it yet, kinda excited.

 

[Cindy2428]

Glad you are finding your mojo. Hope these "comeback" batches work out for you.

 

[Shalisk]

Well, I stopped what I thought was 'light trace' to get the scents and colors ready and they were pudding when I was done so I dunno maybe stuff just sets up quick in the mile high..

 

[Seawolfe]

That always happens to me! Its ok, pudding makes soap too

 

[Shalisk]

THese folk that are all like "Oh man it sucks, I get to light trace and it takes like 15 minutes to thicken up!" im like 'GOD I wish I had your 'problem'

 

[Seawolfe]

I know, right? They have these pretty delicate lacy creations and mine looks like a kid with crayons did it!

 

[houseofwool]

I know, right? They have these pretty delicate lacy creations and mine looks like a kid with crayons did it!

Exactly!

 

[jade-15]

THese folk that are all like "Oh man it sucks, I get to light trace and it takes like 15 minutes to thicken up!" im like 'GOD I wish I had your 'problem'

I have both problems.
It is too thin to hold any shape & do anything with... or it's pudding. I just want that happy medium like they do in the videos!!

But welcome back to the soap obsession... i mean... hobby...

 

[shunt2011]

Welcome back! Try adding your fragrance to your oils before the lye mixture. Sometimes it will give you a bit more time to work it. Especially when soaping at RT. I've had much better outcomes doing it that way.