melting soap

[chris21908]

is it possible to melt soap after its made and cured? i was wondering if i could melt some shaving soap into a few tin cans i have. would the melting affect the oils? any separation?

 

[Deb]

Sure you can. You might need to add a teensy of water though. Its also called rebatching and there is plenty of info on that!

Cheers
Deb

 

[chris21908]

great!! il definitely do that! thanks 4 the info!

 

[Psalm 23]

Do you have to wait for the soap to cure several weeks before rebatching?

 

[mandolyn]

Do you have to wait for the soap to cure several weeks before rebatching?

No, you can rebatch it right away. It'll be harder to grate if it's still slightly soft.

A note on tin. If the person shaving uses water on the soap in the tin, won't it rust?

 

[Psalm 23]

Thanks!