Soapmaking 101 with the Soap Queen
All the fundamentals of making cold process soap from scratch with lye and oil; make all natural sustainable soap from scratch for yourself of start a side hustle selling soap.
Soap Behaving Badly
In episode 133 of Soapmaking 101 with the Soap Queen, Anne-Marie Faiola welcomes listeners to a practical discussion on managing common challenges in soapmaking. She addresses issues such as acceleration, ricing, and discoloration, offering insights into handling these problems effectively. Anne-Marie shares valuable tips for ensuring good soapy behavior, helping soapmakers achieve consistent and successful results. The episode concludes with closing remarks and highlights resources available from Bramble Berry, providing listeners with additional support and tools for their soapmaking projects.
Key Points
- Acceleration can cause a soap batter to thicken rapidly, making it difficult to work with, so it's crucial to pour it into molds quickly.
- Ricing occurs when certain fragrance oils react with hard oils in the soap mixture, forming small lumps that may require additional blending.
- Overheating can result in cosmetic issues like Alien Brain or more severe problems like Soap Volcanoes, both of which can be managed with specific techniques and precautions.
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