thecandlespastore Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 I tried my hand at CP last night, and ended up with soap on a stick because I did not expect it to trace as soon as my stick blender hit the mix. So I hammered it into my mold and let it sit overnight. It did not gel, and I rebatched today. I should have taken pictures but I was being super lazy.Anyway, my recipe was 25% coconut oil, 30% olive oil, and 45% liquid veg shortening. I added 2.4 oz of shea for my superfatting at trace. And a tablespoon of honey. It was a 3 pound batch.But....my soap sticks, I cant get past the way it smells. Ever after my rebatch to which I added milk to and microwaved it, then added some Pikaki, it still has a funky aroma to it. Maybe its just me...but have you ever experienced this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friendlyMOM Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 My goat milk, oatmeal and honey stunk bad for a few days but now it smells great, they say the milk curtling makes it smell and I thought I would have to throw it out it smelled so bad but now it has a sweet smell to it, you may try letting it cure for a week and then it may smell better, but I am new to soap making, that was just my experience with my batch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecandlespastore Posted June 14, 2006 Author Share Posted June 14, 2006 It was smelly even before any milk went into the recipe but I hope it ends up smelling good like yours did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friendlyMOM Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 you did not add any FO, wonder why it smells, does it smell chemically or sour or what, I hope it turns out for you too, maybe one of the pro soapers will have better answers for ya, good luck and let me know it if changes scent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecandlespastore Posted June 14, 2006 Author Share Posted June 14, 2006 It does not smell sour, just smells weird. Its not a chemical smell. Has a fatty smell, but has no animal lard in it. Its firming up now thank goodness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melly Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 I never like the smell of milk soap when it is fresh, has a funny smell to it. Let it sit for a few weeks and it should fix itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecandlespastore Posted June 15, 2006 Author Share Posted June 15, 2006 After about 12 hours it is no longer as stinky,but it is super soft. I just cut it into very primitive looking bars,lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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