My first batch, a 3 pounder.

[RatherLather]

So I started my first batch today it was 1.5lbs of olive oil and 1.5lbs of coconut oil, and I was just wondering a few things and hopefully I will get to show some pictures

This is what I was told to use when I ran it through the lye calc

Olive Oil 680.388 grams
Coconut Oil 680.388 grams
Water 517.095 grams
Lye 206.008 grams


So the soap took awhile to get to trace and I don't think it traced heavily enough, is this because of the oils I used or am I just impatient and trace takes awhile to obtain?

How long should it take before I can cut it and how long till it cures, Im at a loss to figure this out too

 

[judymoody]

Did you use a stick blender?

 

[RatherLather]

Did you use a stick blender?

Sure did

 

[Sunny]

Soaping warmer will help trace faster

 

[RatherLather]

Soaping warmer will help trace faster

any idea how much warmer?
Last time my ingredients were too hot and I ended up with a soap volcano :shock:
In which case I may have only gotten to medium trace, now im scared since they soap is already packed into the mold.
I hope it turns out ok

 

[RatherLather]

All that worrying for nothing
Anyways I have picture

Here it is

 

[brandnew]

congrats!!! looks so pure!

 

[saltydog]

Oo, it looks great, nice cut job, too!

 

[ToniD]

Looks great. Yes the first few batches can be stressful as you come to know what to expect