Making 20-40 batches of soap all at once with very little differences to the recipe. Fr example I would have 20-40 mixing containers (each small batch would create a 3-6oz bar of soap, each with different recipes ranging for different oil mixes/ percentages.
The main differences between the small batches would be the uses of NaOH and KOH (or a mixture) - all with different ratio's between the known KOH & NaOH in addition to the different amounts of water used and the types of oil used in each batch as well as EO's & fragrance oils being added.
So what i'm trying to do is find some containers (20-40) where I can add the ingredients and mix them using a customized stirring shaft that was made for mixing small amounts. It's basically very similar to a stick blender (immersion blender) but this attaches to a Dremel and can run up to 35,000 RPM - the diameter of the blade (4 blades in a circle). It's great for mixing small amounts of liquid or even whipping up to a froth (like making whipped cream VERY quickly). It also works well for mixing in the EO's or synthetic oils/scents into the soap..
I'm trying to find some commonly available containers to make molds for 2-4oz, maybe up to 6oz. If anyone knows of some commonly available items which would be used for molds of 2-4oz (and Maybe up to 6oz). I was thinking of using either disposable plastic drinking cups - Solo brand or similar - or possibly those wax-coated drinking cups (like those mini cups for rinsing mouth after brushing teeth
I have about 5-6 different products I need to run some tests on and determine what ingredients and process gives the best end result (requested characteristics of product).
Anyone have any tips when doing a large production such as this, where each 2-6oz needs to be weighed individually as well as every other aspect handled individually.
Any suggestions would be greatly helpful. I appreciate any comments or suggestions anyone may make. Thanks again!
RR
The main differences between the small batches would be the uses of NaOH and KOH (or a mixture) - all with different ratio's between the known KOH & NaOH in addition to the different amounts of water used and the types of oil used in each batch as well as EO's & fragrance oils being added.
So what i'm trying to do is find some containers (20-40) where I can add the ingredients and mix them using a customized stirring shaft that was made for mixing small amounts. It's basically very similar to a stick blender (immersion blender) but this attaches to a Dremel and can run up to 35,000 RPM - the diameter of the blade (4 blades in a circle). It's great for mixing small amounts of liquid or even whipping up to a froth (like making whipped cream VERY quickly). It also works well for mixing in the EO's or synthetic oils/scents into the soap..
I'm trying to find some commonly available containers to make molds for 2-4oz, maybe up to 6oz. If anyone knows of some commonly available items which would be used for molds of 2-4oz (and Maybe up to 6oz). I was thinking of using either disposable plastic drinking cups - Solo brand or similar - or possibly those wax-coated drinking cups (like those mini cups for rinsing mouth after brushing teeth
I have about 5-6 different products I need to run some tests on and determine what ingredients and process gives the best end result (requested characteristics of product).
Anyone have any tips when doing a large production such as this, where each 2-6oz needs to be weighed individually as well as every other aspect handled individually.
Any suggestions would be greatly helpful. I appreciate any comments or suggestions anyone may make. Thanks again!
RR