Re-batching

[Thomasina Wilson]

I've been reading a bit on re-batching. From what I understand, it really isn't milling. Sources say anything from don't bother to a must do for all soap. I am wondering if someone could explain the benefits and how long the finished bars take to harden?

 

[lsg]

I usually only rebatch when a soap doesn't turn out like I want it too. Here is a link for info on hand milling soap:
https://books.google.com/books?id=i...+soaps&source=bl&ots=s9gv6-MXZZ&sig=ACfU3U16P

 

[Deborah Long]

I usually only rebatch when a soap doesn't turn out like I want it too. Here is a link for info on hand milling soap:
https://books.google.com/books?id=i...+soaps&source=bl&ots=s9gv6-MXZZ&sig=ACfU3U16P

Thanks for that! Excellent read!

ETA: I went ahead and ordered the book, too! lol

 

[Dawni]

I'd say rebatching is for people with patience and/or time lol

I've done it two ways; in the slow cooker which takes forever, and in the microwave which you have to babysit. I don't mind either once in a while but I'd hate to do it often.

I've noticed the ones I microwave harden up real quick, but not as smooth as you could get otherwise. And depending on the settings you can easily burn your soap.

If you use the slow cooker, again depending on your settings, you can also overcook but it's a better option if you have other things to do in between checking from time to time.

 

[cmzaha]

I prefer to re-batch in the oven, it gives a more thorough melting of the soap. I rebatch my soap trimmings and soap that I end up scrapping. Personally I hate to rebatch so do not do it often