Yeah, it was a good lesson for me, thank you
Except bad shape and jagged edges, the texture actually seems good to me, i added 10 gr of grinded (powder) earl grey. And the smell is so yummy.
What would be the correct time to unmold, 48 hours ?
%30 coconut oil (300 gr)
%35 palm oil (350 gr)
%30 olive oil (300 gr)
%5 castor oil (50 gr)
%3 fragrance oil (30 gr)
Water %33 (330 GR)
LYE 144 GR
The best time to unmold is when the soap is ready to unmold.
Since each batch is going to vary a bit with batter temperature, room temperature, mixing time, etc., it's important to judge by the feel and appearance of the soap, not a specific amount of time. It should be like firm cheddar cheese out of the fridge: a bit of give when lightly pressed, but it would take more pressure to actually dent it. If you are using a silicone mold, the soap should pull away easily from the silicone. After some time of using the same recipe over and over, you will know the general amount of time to expect.
I would also line your plastic container with parchment paper, or else lightly coat it with mineral oil. That will make unmolding much easier. If your soap sticks to the plastic, put the entire thing in the freezer for an hour, then let it sit on the counter for about five minutes. The condensation from the defrosting process helps the soap separate from the plastic. Then wait to cut it until the soap has fully defrosted.
FYI, your listed amounts of water and lye come to approximately 30.5% lye concentration, not 33%. When creating your recipe, be sure you have selected "
lye concentration" and not "
water as percent of oils." That's typically the cause of this type of error. You still have good soap, but a 30% lyle concentration means that your soap will take longer to firm up for unmolding and cutting, and longer to cure as the extra water evaporates. Too much water can also cause the bars to warp.
But hey, you still have soap - great job! Now comes the hardest part: waiting for it to cure.