Speed Up the Curing Process

[soapbuddy]

just do the oven on low.

have you actually done this? cured your finished soap in the oven?

?

It will melt. Trust me on this.

 

[Guest]

If you have individual molds or something, oven cure may not be such a bad idea. At least it's worth a try.

 

[carebear]

oh I know. I was wondering what the suggestion was based on.

 

[whisks]

the only time i was in hurry to cure my soap was when i made my first few batches. i'm much more patient these days.

 

[carebear]

If you have individual molds or something, oven cure may not be such a bad idea. At least it's worth a try.

I think you mean forcing gel in the oven. Cure is what happens after the mix becomes soap. Or do I misconstrue your intent? Seriously.

I can only assume you've never actually tried to cure a soap in the oven.

 

[honor435]

no, not finished bars, I was thinking about the cpop that people do. sorry for the confusion.

 

[booboosoaps]

For the most part I only use cold process oven process. And yes you can use the soap the next day. But it is soft. A few days to a week and it is very hard and lasts a lot longer. I use a 170 degree oven and place all my wooden molds in at once. After 1 hour I turn off the oven and let the mold sit untouched for 12 hours. I usually make soap in the mid morning after the kids leave for school. Then usually wait until after I'm done cooking dinner about 5pm to put the soap in the oven. When the kids get on the bus the next day I'll take the soap out of the oven and slice the loafs up and place them on drying racks.