skg Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Ok so I decided to use a drawer for a slab mold... researched the the size and volume, came up with a recipe. Realized after I poured it, that I miscalculated the water and was exactly 2 oz. short. I do a 33% discount and this was almost a 6 lb. batch. Is it gonna turn out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 It will be fine. :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linnyeg Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Yep you just did a stronger water discount, no worries! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skg Posted September 3, 2006 Author Share Posted September 3, 2006 I cut it this morning, it looked great - went back just now and noticed its "sweating"... maybe too much fo? Regardless, I think it will be ok. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soapmaker Man Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 What the other ladies said, is dead on! As long as the lye amount was right for the recipe, the lye solution is emulsified completely into your oils, and you got it into your mold, all is fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 The sweating could be overheating, too much FO, high humidity, anything. Nothing to do with the lye strength tho. Just try to leave it to rest and it will likely absorb back in. If it is still there tomorrow blot with a paper towel and let it rest again. You should be fine. In my few short months I've screwed up an awful lot, so I know whatof I speak! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 I cut it this morning, it looked great - went back just now and noticed its "sweating"... maybe too much fo? Regardless, I think it will be ok. Thanks!You need to chill out; you should be A-OK. Getting it in the mold is the major hurdle, and you got past it, LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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