thecandlespastore Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 I notice some recipes calling fotr salt, sugar, etc. Any tips on getting a hard CP bar when using oils known for creating a soft bar? Hope that makes sense:cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorrie Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 I have heard salt will make a harder bar. And sugar is supposed to help with bubbles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecandlespastore Posted June 16, 2006 Author Share Posted June 16, 2006 When do I add the salt and the sugar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 Can't answer about salt, but the sugar goes into the water before the lye. Stir it up till it dissolves. It won't dissolve if lye has been added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecandlespastore Posted June 16, 2006 Author Share Posted June 16, 2006 How much? 1 T per pound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 How much? 1 T per pound?That is how much I use in my batches. You can also use sodium lactate for a harder bar, at 3% x oz., or .5 oz pp of oils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 Water discount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friendlyMOM Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/tipstricks/qt/qtsalt.htm here is a link on the salt adding for harder bar, HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryinCary Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/tipstricks/qt/qtsalt.htm here is a link on the salt adding for harder bar, HTHThanks for sharing that link Friendlymom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwahlton Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 Water discount like AJ said. I do both salt and sugar in my water before adding lye, 1TBSP of sugar and 1 tsp of salt PPO. You could add a little beeswax too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giedre11 Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 sodium lactate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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