Confused about rebatching

[elitenaildesign]

From reading different areas of this website, It looks like a CP soap makes a prettier soap or longer lasting one. Working with the lye scares me a bit and it looks hard to get. Is rebatching basically using CP soap that is grated? Would this be a good option for me?

[Rebecca_IA]

Yep, that's all rebatching is, taking CP and melting it down and repouring it (after adding FO and stirring it in, maybe other additives too).

Working with lye is not hard or something to be fearful of. It is a caustic chemical, so it deserves respect and definitely needs treated in a specific manner. Gloves, goggles (if you can afford the full face mask even better) and working near water. Covering work surface before using it and thoroughly cleaning up after using it.

The entire CP process is not that hard either. It sounds overwhelming at first, but it is just one more new avenue to travel down, nothing more, nothing less. If you love creating, getting artistic and enjoy chemistry, you'll love CP, IMO.

Have you read all the FAQ threads here? And read www.millersoap.com ?

I would suggest reading both of those all the way through. Take notes, ask questions about what you don't fully understand.

There are some sites out there that have picture tutorials also, maybe seeing the pictures will make you feel more comfortable. I don't have those links anymore, but perhaps someone else does and they can post them.