MsDammit Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Since I'm still trying to get the hang of CP, I tried making a few 1lb batches this weekend-figured less waste in case of goof-ups. It seemed like it took longer to trace then with 3lb batch that I usually do. Has anyone else had this problem of was it just me? I also tried swirling using a squeeze bottle and layering, which worked great except for one thing- the layers I poured between the swirls messed up the swirls-I'm thinking maybe I poured too soon, it should've been thicker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 One lb batches are tricky as there is no room for error in the weighing. As for the swirl, the swirl color has to be pretty thin but if the base is too thin it will bleed, so yes, a bit thicker for the base soap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Yes, it's a bit harder to get the trace going sometimes on those smaller batches. Little harder to get a good gel going too since a bigger volume of soap helps it heat up faster. But I've made plenty of 1 and 2-lb. batches in my day. Nobody died yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsDammit Posted September 5, 2006 Author Share Posted September 5, 2006 Yes, it's a bit harder to get the trace going sometimes on those smaller batches. Little harder to get a good gel going too since a bigger volume of soap helps it heat up faster. But I've made plenty of 1 and 2-lb. batches in my day. Nobody died yet. LOL, yup yup no one has died yet here either-although my kids think they're going to. I'm always telling them to bug away when I'm making a batch cuz of the lye so when I had em a bar of soap to try they're like "ohh u want us to use soap that's poisonous?!".:rolleyes2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecandlespastore Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Maybe mixing it in a smaller container would help trace? I usually make my batches in a huge stainless bowl, probably holds 10 pounds if I wanted it to. So for small matches maybe a tiny bowl or pot, so the stick blender can get into more of the contents easier.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 question is, which is the key word? "no one" or "yet"? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsDammit Posted September 5, 2006 Author Share Posted September 5, 2006 I used a small measuring cup to mix in- 2 or 4 cups, I can't remember offhand.Ummm I seem to have two key words- dammit & phew......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovelyLathers Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 I used a small measuring cup to mix in- 2 or 4 cups, I can't remember offhand.Ummm I seem to have two key words- dammit & phew.........ME TOO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idacandlelady Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 I'm always telling them to bug away when I'm making a batch cuz of the lye so when I had em a bar of soap to try they're like "ohh u want us to use soap that's poisonous?!".:rolleyes2 Sounds just like my 9 yr old.LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 My kids happily use my soap, but DS is wigged out when I use ANY kitchen utensil or measuring cup in soapmaking. He is just sure we're all going to DIE of lye poisoning, even though I thoroughly wash the cup by hand in hot soapy water, then run it through a dishwasher cycle. PICKY, PICKY, PICKY!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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