Making my first batch of soap-from-soap and I added too much water! Can I save it?

[hilarymarsh]

Hello,
I'm brand-new to this forum and to soapmaking. I am making my first batch of soap from soap scraps that I'd grated or cut up. I had 20 ounces of scraps and added 12 ounces of water -- clearly that was way too much, because rather than looking like mashed potatoes, it's more like thick-ish cake batter. There are still some pieces, so I'm keeping it on the double boiler for a little longer.

Any suggestions for making this thicker? More time on the stove? Something I can add? Or will it set in the molds but just take longer?

I appreciate any recommendations or suggestions!

Thank you

 

[Relle]

Are you rebatching ? or have you grated commercial soap to make soap ?

 

[hilarymarsh]

The second -- I've grated scraps of soap and used them to make soap. FYI, I left the batch sit for a couple of hours and it definitely solidified. I scooped it into silicone muffin molds -- how long do I need to let them cure?

 

[AliOop]

If the soap you shredded was already cured, then the bars you made from them don’t need to cure per se.

However, with that much water in them, they will dissolve more quickly than usual, and will probably warp as the excess water evaporates.