What size batch do you normally make???

[Cuckoo Bananas]

Title say it all, I'm curious to know about what size batches everyone works with.....

 

[debbism]

12.5 lb batches (200 oz)

 

[Pamela]

Was doing 8.5 lbs but recently switched to 5 lbs. Two reasons: new mold holds 5 lbs but wanted to make smaller batches to have more variety

 

[thesoapfairy]

1lb batches. this gives me lots of soap to test new fragrances/oils with without sacrificing too much if things go bad. also a great way to test 1oz fragrances, no measuring needed and it's cheap

 

[LadyM]

My main recipe is 6.2 lbs but I'm going to start doing smaller batches for experimentation.

 

[judymoody]

I'm primarily a hobbyist so generally 800 grams which fits an 8 inch silicone loaf mold like the kind sold by BB, WSP and Bebe (Richard). If I'm making soap for a swap or an event of some sort, I'll double or triple it. The most I make at one time is 5 lbs.

 

[Dennis]

I have 3 homemade soap molds, 26oz, 44oz, 55oz. I don't sell and have soap all over the house. Give away to friends an family.

 

[Yvonne]

2 lbs, love experiments

 

[zeoplum]

I have 2 log molds. Each one makes 4 pounds of soap. I usually only make 1 at a time but when I make a double batch (using both molds) then I have 8 pounds of soap.

 

[dirrdee]

2 lb batches...Im still experimenting and learning!

 

[DottieF.]

12 lbs. (oil) usually, but sometimes 16 lbs. so I can split the batch to test new scents.

 

[morena_mama]

I've got 1, 2, 3, 5,& 6 lb molds.

My most used and adored at the 1&2 lb. The 6 is a new buy and has never been used the 3&5 I've used once each.

 

[lemongirl]

Mine are 800-1000 grams

 

[Relle]

1kg.

 

[SleepingDragonfly]

heya .... I do 400g for experiments and self-indulgence. If I'm doing something special for friends n family I do a 1kg log.

 

[eleraine]

Normally 700 gms oil but for test batches, it's 460 gms.

 

[FOhoarder]

I do 1 & 2 lb batches. Still in the experiment stage and creating recipes.

 

[IrishLass]

Like judymoody, I'm a hobby soaper, so I keep my batches on the small side. My normal size batch is 2.5 lbs (just over 1 kg), and for my experimental 'test' batches I do 1.2 lbs (.54 kg). The most I ever make at a time is 5 lbs (2.26 kg), usually around September to prepare for Christmas-time gift giving.


IrishLass

 

[ToniD]

I do 1000 gram batches, or double that if I want to use my larger slab mold. I don't really make much since it is just for my family and some gifts.

 

[Tegan]

126oz of oils (193 or so total oz). Anymore then that and it gets too heavy for me to lift or do anything with by myself hehe.