What is the gel phase?

[thetallcuteone]

I just got a new wooden soap mold, I just made a batch and covered it with a towel, I just peeked in and it's gelling all over it has a translucent look and it looks like it's full of gel inside, what is this doing for my soap?

 

[Relle]

Gel Phase - have a read
http://www.soapmakingforum.com/showthread.php?t=30992
http://www.soapmakingforum.com/showthread.php?t=33160
http://www.soapmakingforum.com/showthread.php?t=42353
http://www.soapmakingforum.com/showthread.php?t=26012
http://www.soapmakingforum.com/showthread.php?t=21579

 

[thetallcuteone]

Thank you!