Hi, I am new to soap making and wanted to introduce myself and ask a couple of questions.
I am Kim.
I have been reading lots of stuff, way too much to comprehend it all at once. I have made two batches of soap using the lye calc at soapcalc.
I just used lard to begin with and noticed that the Cleaning numbers stay at 1 which does not fall into the 12 - 22 category. What additives, or oils should I add to increase this number? I have made two 5 lb batches and they are in the molds now drying.
They seem to be hardening nicely, but I am concerned about their ability to actually clean. Should I be, have I wasted 10 lbs of soap?
Second actual question, should I discount the lye the 5% or more? Is it necessary?
Sorry to bother you, sure you have heard this all before.
Thanks.
kim
I am Kim.
I have been reading lots of stuff, way too much to comprehend it all at once. I have made two batches of soap using the lye calc at soapcalc.
I just used lard to begin with and noticed that the Cleaning numbers stay at 1 which does not fall into the 12 - 22 category. What additives, or oils should I add to increase this number? I have made two 5 lb batches and they are in the molds now drying.
They seem to be hardening nicely, but I am concerned about their ability to actually clean. Should I be, have I wasted 10 lbs of soap?
Second actual question, should I discount the lye the 5% or more? Is it necessary?
Sorry to bother you, sure you have heard this all before.
Thanks.
kim