RTCP'ers

[paupau]

For the room temp cold processors, here the question. I thought that the oils and the lye is at room temp. On another thread, I was listed that the oils are at room temp and the lye could still be at a high temp.

Your input please.

 

[Guest]

The highest temp that I use is 110 degrees

 

[soapbuddy]

My room temp is just that; room temp oils and room temp lye.

Irena

 

[leansoapqueen]

Mine is like smelli never over 110 but usually still around 100- most of the time- unless I have more patience..

 

[Lane]

I just did my first RTCP, my Lye was at 82 degrees(I made it in the morning and let it sit for about three hours) and my oil 91. I had to warm my oil a bit because I use so much Shea, it wouldn't blend smoothly...The trace temp was about 87 degrees...

 

[leansoapqueen]

Ok so you lower temped it- how'd it do?

 

[Lane]

Actually it did really really good! I am going to post how I did it later tonight, with pictures!

 

[Soapmaker Man]

Yes, please more pictures and opinions! I just love this way of making soap. :wink:
Paul

 

[leansoapqueen]

I need a picture tutorial- I can never get mine on here-

 

[Guest]

Paul inspired me to give it a try and i'm hooked as well.

I even went out to teach my mum how to do it. She's been making their own soaps after I started..... But her's a very baisc without anything fancy. But I showed her how to use the soapcal to make a better bar of soap with the oils that she does use. And she's very impressed with the RTCP soap, just as I am.......

We made 5 1/2 pounds yesterday and today she was just tickled at how they turned out !!!!! (so far)

 

[Lane]

I posted a new thread with the RTCP method I used...and I threw in lots of pictures.

 

[SouthernEssence]

Maybe I don't understand the whole RTCP thing.

When I make soap, I make six 8 pound batches at a time (180 bars) of different soaps.

First I measure out the oils, then I start heating them one by one. As soon as the first batch of oils hit the heat I mix 6 batches of lye water. Since there are 6 batches of oils and only one propane heater, heating the oils can take up to 45-60 minutes. While the lye water is cooling and the oils are melting I line the six 30" molds, checking on and changing out the oils while I do this. By the time the molds are lined the oils are heated and cooling.

I usually have to wait about 30 minuted before the lye water and the oils are at the right temp to start mixing. Lunch time.

I reckon it doesn't make much since for me to do the RTCP method unless I make 1 or 2 small batches at a time. Right?

 

[leansoapqueen]

I make 1 or 2 pound batches at a time anyway only because I like different scents and have a bunch to try until I see what will sell and what won't. I'm not familiar with batches that big so I don't know- Paul would be a great one to ask I think he does big ones and he does all rtcp

 

[Soapmaker Man]

Not as big as that! My batches are about 45 to 90 ounce batches, or 12 to 24 bars each. I just find it is easy to master-batch my 2 or 3 favorite recipes in large detergent bottles or 3 gallon buckets with a lid and a pour spout. All i do is give it a good shake, and pour out XX ounces of the RT master-batch recipe I want to make. I usually keep 1/2 gallon of 50% premixed lye solution with aloe vera juice and silk. This method gives me more time to colour and swirl also. :wink:
I just make a batch during my lunch break from the TOG shop. Fast, easy, done.

Paul

 

[Lane]

I would eventually like to be able to do it the way Paul does it! Every minute saved is an extra minute of sleep....

 

[SouthernEssence]

Not as big as that! My batches are about 45 to 90 ounce batches, or 12 to 24 bars each. I just find it is easy to master-batch my 2 or 3 favorite recipes in large detergent bottles or 3 gallon buckets with a lid and a pour spout. All i do is give it a good shake, and pour out XX ounces of the RT master-batch recipe I want to make. I usually keep 1/2 gallon of 50% premixed lye solution with aloe vera juice and silk. This method gives me more time to colour and swirl also. :wink:
I just make a batch during my lunch break from the TOG shop. Fast, easy, done.

Paul

You keep your oils premixed? Does that work if they're not equal amounts? I've been thinking about doing.