WhiteLyeSoapCo
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Ok.....why am I getting white ash on the tops of my soaps? I've added beeswax to the recipe to cut it down. Any suggestions.
White Ash
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NEASoapWorks
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Ash
Or, you can learn to "Embrace The Ash"
It's harmless, and adds a "down-home", rustic, handmade look to soap. But see I like that. I don't bevel my edges, either.
But if you really hate it, some soapers get rid of it by using alcohol or/and a strong stream of water.
Or, you can learn to "Embrace The Ash"
It's harmless, and adds a "down-home", rustic, handmade look to soap. But see I like that. I don't bevel my edges, either.
But if you really hate it, some soapers get rid of it by using alcohol or/and a strong stream of water.
WhiteLyeSoapCo
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well that's what i'm gonna do. I don't bevel my edges either and I do like the way it looks, i just don't want the consumer to think it's bad soap. thank you nea!
Soapmaker Man
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Or, just wait until next week when you get your new TOG Soap Molds and you will NEVER have ash again!
With the wood top, never see ash again.... :wink:
Paul.... :wink:
With the wood top, never see ash again.... :wink:
Paul.... :wink:
NEASoapWorks
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True that!
Now, that is the truth. I've only had ash when my soap was uncovered. My very first batch of soap was made in a TOG mold (I started with the best) — it was the most beautiful, ash-free log of soap you've evah seen.
Soapmaker Man said:
Now, that is the truth. I've only had ash when my soap was uncovered. My very first batch of soap was made in a TOG mold (I started with the best) — it was the most beautiful, ash-free log of soap you've evah seen.
individual molds
I am using individual molds for my soaps, 3 molds in a square and the ash gets on the bottom and after I remove it from my insulated box, the white ash will start to creep into the rest of the bar.
I am using the cp process and was wondering how to prevent the ash in individual molds. My wooden soap log mold works well but I am trying to make my soaps with pretty molds now.
Any suggestions??
Thanks
I am using individual molds for my soaps, 3 molds in a square and the ash gets on the bottom and after I remove it from my insulated box, the white ash will start to creep into the rest of the bar.
I am using the cp process and was wondering how to prevent the ash in individual molds. My wooden soap log mold works well but I am trying to make my soaps with pretty molds now.
Any suggestions??
Thanks
WhiteLyeSoapCo
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I have a feeling my TOG mold is going to be a miracle. I do insulate my soaps in the mold, but it is to no avail.
I'll post pics when I make my first TOG soap
I'll post pics when I make my first TOG soap
WhiteLyeSoapCo
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cgray - some said to put parchment paper over the exposed portion. Then peel it off after they are firm. I did this the other day with an individual massage bar mold and it worked great.
No matter what molds of mine I use, if I cover the mold and give it time to properly set up before unmolding, I can avoid ash. If I don't cover my molds, it is a given that I will ash. I've had soaps that the ash actually enhanced the look of the soap.
