Sherie Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 I made a soap 2 weeks ago and I just don't like it. It traced pretty fast and I didn't the FO into it. I would like to rebatch it but I've never done it. I've done a search and kind of understand rebatching. If any of you Super Soapers would be so kind to give me the run down on it I would really appreciate it. I have some really nice oils in it and don't want to chunk it. Also, will I be able to add FO during the rebatch. Thanks in advance for any help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca_IA Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 If it were me, I would shredd it up.If you added the full amount of water the recipe required, I'd lay it out on cookie sheets to dry it out. When it's dried out, sprinkle it with coconut milk and cover in a stainless steel pot with a lid. Leave it sit for about 12 hours covered up and then put it in the oven on low heat, like 150-175.Check it every hour or so, depending on how much you are doing.When it's all melted, add your FO, you won't need as much as you do for CP. If you use 1 oz pp CP, I'd only add .5 oz. I would warm the FO up before you add it too. Place the bottle in warm water for a few minutes and then measure it. Stir FO in carefully so you do not incorporate air, or as little air as possible.How much coconut milk depends on how much soap you are rebatching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherie Posted September 23, 2005 Author Share Posted September 23, 2005 Thanks Rebecca! The batch is a 2 1/2# batch. So, on the CM, I have powdered CM. Do I need to reconstitute it and sprinkle it with the liquid CM? If so, based on this recipe size, how much would I use? Thank you so much for the help!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorrie Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Another method you can do is shred the soap up and place in glass bowl. Microwave in short burst so you don't burn the soap. I add just a little bit of liquid at a time so that it doesn't get watery. Once it looks kind of like mashed potatoes I still in my FO and colorants (IF I didn't add the first time) pour into mold. Bang the mold to get air pockets out of soap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherie Posted September 23, 2005 Author Share Posted September 23, 2005 I appreciate everyone's advice and help. I hope I don't mess this batch up. I'll keep you posted. Oh, I guess I should have stated that I swirled with Red aussie clay. Will that make a difference or matter regarding rebatch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorrie Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 No that shouldn't affect it but your swirl won't look the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherie Posted September 23, 2005 Author Share Posted September 23, 2005 Thanks Lorrie! I kind of thought if I was able to rebatch it (and not mess it up) that it would be all one color. I just didn't know if the clay would suck all my water/moisture out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorrie Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 It shouldn't I made some veggie lard soap w/ aussie clays. I didn't like the way it turned out so I rebatched it and I got more of a marbled look than a swirl. If you put alot of clays in your soap than yes, it may draw some of the moisture out:wink2:Give it a try you may get hooked on rebatching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherie Posted September 23, 2005 Author Share Posted September 23, 2005 LOL, thanks! No, I wasn't sure on the amount so I only used 1 tbsp for the 2 1/2# batch. If they don't turn out gross, I'll post my efforts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorrie Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 LOL, thanks! No, I wasn't sure on the amount so I only used 1 tbsp for the 2 1/2# batch. If they don't turn out gross, I'll post my efforts! LOL I would love to see them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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