Tackling Common Soapmaking Challenges: Lye, Colorants, Glycerin, and More
In episode 7, Anne-Marie Faiola addresses common challenges in soapmaking, offering insights and solutions. The episode begins with an introduction to frequent soapmaking hurdles. Anne-Marie discusses issues such as lye-heavy and soft soap, providing tips on how to avoid and correct these problems. She then covers cracking, overheating, and errors with fragrance oils, highlighting ways to manage these issues effectively. The episode also explores colorant problems like overuse and ricing, and delves into glycerin-related challenges such as dew, bubbles, and rivers. Additional topics include crumbly soap, soda ash, and dreaded orange spots (DOS). The episode concludes with a sign-off, encouraging listeners to tackle soapmaking challenges with confidence.
Key Points
- Repurpose lye-heavy soap into laundry soap to avoid waste and ensure safety.
- To fix soft soap, add sodium lactate to your lye water or freeze the soap for easier unmolding.
- Prevent glycerin dew in melt and pour soap by wrapping it in plastic wrap immediately after it has cooled and hardened.
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