First ever batch of soap

[Jaxon]

This is my first batch of soap. Is there anything you can help me with.

 

[artemis]

Looks like soap to me

 

[artemis]

Seriously, though, you have not said what you think is wrong with it, or given your recipe, so we can't really help you.

 

[Jaxon]

Seriously, though, you have not said what you think is wrong with it, or given your recipe, so we can't really help you.

I just thought it was too uneven on the top. As it started to fold in the middle. But the mould itself seemed to be pulling away from the sides of the box. I have since seen people put clips on them. Also a slightly different shade in the middle. Smells gorgeous. It was a recipe from the course of centre of excellence.

 

[artemis]

Also a slightly different shade in the middle.

It probably just didn't completely gel. It's still soap and fine to use. If you search the forum for "partial gel," you'll find a lot of information on how to avoid it in future.

Smells gorgeous. It was a recipe from the course of centre of excellence.

I'm not familiar with "centre of excellence."

I will add, that most of us here recommend making smaller batches and learning how use a lye calculator to make adjustments.

Have fun learning!

 

[lsg]

Soap looks good. Pouring a a thin trace will give a more even soap. Next time if your soap gets thick, you might want to do swirls on the top.

 

[Jaxon]

It probably just didn't completely gel. It's still soap and fine to use. If you search the forum for "partial gel," you'll find a lot of information on how to avoid it in future.



I'm not familiar with "centre of excellence."

I will add, that most of us here recommend making smaller batches and learning how use a lye calculator to make adjustments.

Have fun learning!

Thank you x

Soap looks good. Pouring a a thin trace will give a more even soap. Next time if your soap gets thick, you might want to do swirls on the top.

awwwww thanks for that. I never thought x