Has anyone tried making a salt bar with rebatched soap? I realize the heat would be the issue.....
Do you think it would work?
Do you think it would work?
Rebatch Salt Bar
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Provided the soap being rebatched had plenty of coconut oil, I don't see why it wouldn't work. You would need to melt all the soap down using the least amount of water possible and not add the salt until you were ready to mold. It would be incredibly thick, you'll most likely need to smoosh it in the mold with your hands.
Honestly, I think it would be more trouble then its worth.
Honestly, I think it would be more trouble then its worth.
Candybee
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Do you mean rebatching salt bars or other soap? I don't see heat as being the problem so much as liquid. You could do a brine soap and salt the water you will be using for your lye solution. That way you won't have to worry about adding salt to your rebatched soap batter. I guess it also depends on how long ago the soap was made and how much liquid you intend to add to it. I haven't tried it myself so don't know if it would work but doing a rebatch as a brine soap instead should be no problem.
You don't want to rebatch salt soap, its turns into a mess. The salt dissolves, the soap curdles and all the glycerin separates. If you manage to get the soap to stick together enough to mold it, the glycerin will seep out and the resulting soap is harsh. Some people do like soap thats had the glycerin cooked out but most don't.
I agree. I tried it and it turned out to be a complete 10 pound mess but good enough for personal use.
Thanks for your answers 
I meant adding salt to a rebatch base. It never would have occurred to me that liquid would be the issue rather than heat so that is very useful to know...
I meant adding salt to a rebatch base. It never would have occurred to me that liquid would be the issue rather than heat so that is very useful to know...
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I like to use a dark beer and finely ground coffee in rebatch. A nice strong scent that discolors to a dark brown is a good way to cover weird colors.
Crombie
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Salt Bar Crumbles
I HP my salt bars and clean the tops while still warm as soon as I can pop them out of the silicone mold cavities. I have collected a gallon size zip lock bag full now of salt bar crumbles.
Any suggestions as to what I can do with them?
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I HP my salt bars and clean the tops while still warm as soon as I can pop them out of the silicone mold cavities. I have collected a gallon size zip lock bag full now of salt bar crumbles.
Any suggestions as to what I can do with them?
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I have rebatched salt bars with success. I do not add any additional liquid and melt them in the oven, which gives a much better rebatch versus a crock pot. If using sea salt the salt does not all dissolve and salt out the soap. Not much I have not done or tried with salt bars
I smash or grind my salt bar left overs into a fine powder and use a shaker bottle to dispense it with. I keep the bottle next to the bath sink and use it for hand/face soap.
Yes you can make salt bars with rebatched soap, but it is best to melt down the soap in the oven with some added liquid. The oven will give you a much better melt with no drying around the edges. I actually add in a little simple syrup to help smoothe it out. Not to much or you will have sticky salt bars. Add in your salt after the smooth melt and pour quick in your mold. After your soap has completely melted you may need to stir in extra liquid to make it workable with the addition of the salt. (add in the extra liquid before the salt addition)
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