Kris10Tackles Posted September 8, 2022 Author Share Posted September 8, 2022 These 3 bars were cut three different ways. In no particular order one with a chefs knife, one with a dough scraper looking blade, and one with a wire. In person they look identical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris10Tackles Posted September 8, 2022 Author Share Posted September 8, 2022 I think I’m going to take @TallTayl’s advice not work so much about this. They are lovely bars and I love using them and I make them because it’s fun way to be creative with a side of chemistry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Kris10Tackles said: I think I’m going to take @TallTayl’s advice not work so much about this. They are lovely bars and I love using them and I make them because it’s fun way to be creative with a side of chemistry. Love what you make and make what you love. Stress about some perfection that has no real definition only dulls the edge of the fun that inspires us to create. ❤️ Same goes for how I feel about wet spots on candles… needless worry that steals the joy of chandlery. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asr Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Your soaps are so beautiful! How soon are you unmolding/cutting after you pour? I have found I get less spots like that the longer I wait to unmold and cut. I am using a wire cutter which I think tends to highlight any bubbles, but seems like if I wait an extra day they aren't as bad. I did some experiments with this; I will try to take some pics later. When I do 1 pound test batches I just whisk until emulsion, because like was mentioned it is so easy to get extra air into small batches! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightLight Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Hmmm. You know i did all molded soaps for holidays last year and had no issues with bubbly look. Could be just cut soaps issue. Do another small test wait a day longer then cut, let rest and see if appearance improves. Sometimes fresh is different looked from settle with product things. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris10Tackles Posted September 15, 2022 Author Share Posted September 15, 2022 On 9/13/2022 at 1:11 PM, asr said: How soon are you unmolding/cutting after you pour? I have found I get less spots like that the longer I wait to unmold and cut. I am using a wire cutter which I think tends to highlight any bubbles, but seems like if I wait an extra day they aren't as bad. I did some experiments with this; I will try to take some pics later. Between 24-48 hours for the 4inch loaf. Should I be waiting longer? I made another batch on Monday. I’m now wondering if it’s my stick blender? This happened after burping and with a half second pulse. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asr Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 (edited) For my recipe I have found 48 hours or longer is better. May be different with yours though. If it is soft and you cut with a wire I think the air bubbles can be more apparent. Try waiting a bit longer to cut your next batch and see what happens! This isn't a very scientific experiment since it is different fragrance and colors, but it was the same recipe, water discount, and I blended at the same temps. I used a whisk to combine just until I reached an emulsion. It is also hard to photograph. The air bubbles on the soap on the left are much worse in person! The soap on the left I unmolded and cut at 24 hours; the one on the right was after 48 hours. Every soap I have made since I have tried to wait (I'm impatient lol) and the ones I cut a bit too soon I can see a difference! Edited September 15, 2022 by asr grammar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asr Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 PS - I had pink salt on the top of the one bar and it is all over the counter in that pic 😆 it is really bothering me in that pic now that I see it posted! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightLight Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 Stick blender bubble and thickish batter. You can see the bubbles. Try stick blending briefly burb batter and pour thinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris10Tackles Posted September 16, 2022 Author Share Posted September 16, 2022 1 hour ago, NightLight said: Stick blender bubble and thickish batter. You can see the bubbles. Try stick blending briefly burb batter and pour thinner. This was right after I poured they lye water, burbled, blended for less than a second. There was no trace in sight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris10Tackles Posted September 19, 2022 Author Share Posted September 19, 2022 Progress!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asr Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 That looks great!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightLight Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 That looks perfect. What did you do different? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightLight Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Nice swirls too!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris10Tackles Posted September 22, 2022 Author Share Posted September 22, 2022 On 9/20/2022 at 2:35 PM, NightLight said: That looks perfect. What did you do different? I tried a different stick blender. CuisinArt for the win. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightLight Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 It’s funny how that works. For example not all silicone soap and candle molds demold the same. Some are very sticky and then others instant smooth release! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asr Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 On 9/21/2022 at 10:02 PM, Kris10Tackles said: I tried a different stick blender. CuisinArt for the win. I love my Cuisinart too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightLight Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Some of the stick blenders the bottom part is deeper on some models and can hold bubbles, and depending on design can change things up. I have a mueller one right now and it loves to suction cup itself to the bottom of mixing containers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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