Soapmaking 101 with the Soap Queen
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How to Use Alcoholic Beverages in Cold Process Soap
In episode 75 of Soapmaking 101 with the Soap Queen, Anne-Marie Faiola explores the intriguing use of alcoholic beverages as an alternative to distilled water in soapmaking. The episode kicks off with a welcome and introduction to the topic, followed by a detailed discussion on the preparation, measuring, and boiling of alcoholic beverages for use in soaps. Anne-Marie guides listeners through the cooling process, lye addition, and the overall soapmaking process using these unique ingredients. She concludes by discussing cure time, the final properties of the soap, and encourages experimentation with these alternative liquids to create distinctive and personalized soaps.
Key Points
- Using alcoholic beverages in cold process soap requires boiling the liquid to remove alcohol and carbonation, ensuring safety and better integration with lye.
- The sugar content in alcoholic beverages contributes to stable and fluffy lather but also increases the risk of scorching, which can darken the soap and create an unpleasant aroma.
- To manage the quick trace caused by sugars in alcoholic beverages, use a slow-moving recipe with plenty of liquid oils and consider soaping at cooler temperatures to avoid gel phase.
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