katshe Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Please point me in the right directionI am looking for instructions for hot process/crock pot methodAnyone that has experience with cphp, if you could share pro's and con's , I would be so happyJust been researching forever and can't decide which to do cp,hp or m&p?Thanks a bunch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 http://www.candletech.com/bathbody.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brydean Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 I second the link CareBear gave you! I read over several tutorials before I tried HP. I found that one to be the easiest to understand and follow. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katshe Posted April 11, 2007 Author Share Posted April 11, 2007 Thanks, I printed out all steps, just wondering how long how much time between applesauce and mashed potatoe consistancy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traceyy Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 You can never tell how long it will take. All of the batches I have made have never gone through all the steps pictured. I have seen all of the steps but it never happens the same way. Totally unpredictable process. I learned some tips though that have totally helped! Use full water!! If MMS recommends between 8-12 ounces of water, use 12. It will make a hell of a difference getting it into your mold. You have waaayyyy more time. Plus I stop cooking and start mixing fo's and stuff as soon as it hits the watery mashed potato stage. Basically as soon as it looks like applesauce I am doing tongue zap tests every fwe minutes. As soon as there isnt a zap, I have it off the heat. It makes it soo much easier to work with when it isnt overcooked. After a few batches, I pretty much know when it is almost done. Good luck! Happy soaping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traceyy Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 woops I forgot its usually about a few minutes between applesauce and mashed. The whole process takes anywhere between 30-60 minutes, including molding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soycrazy Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Does it come out smooth like cp does? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildangel112 Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Once you get the hang of it, you can get surprisingly smooth tops. I only do HP and when I first started, my tops were hideous. After a lot of 'trial & error', not to mention reading through the boards, I've come up with a process that gives me very nice looking soaps. I do get the ocassional batch that wants to act up, but now, I find myself having to rough up the tops, just a bit, as my customers like that 'homemade' look. Rena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katshe Posted April 12, 2007 Author Share Posted April 12, 2007 Is there another method other than the tongue zap test, (not quite sure what that even is) I assume you are testing to see if the lye is cooked out.Also, can this be poured into a wooden mold instead of individual molds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasBrat Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 I agree on the water thing, I always add the full amount too. I don't know the times between the different stages, each time is different when it cooks for me. I don't do the zap test as I know mine cooks long enough, I tried the zap when it was cooking and it's to gross. You can pour into a wooden mold, I line mine with a plastic trash bag and just pour the soap in and then lift out the bag. I use to have some soaps with really rough tops but have since gotten them a little smoother. I slam the heck out of the soap when it's in the mold to get out air bubbles and stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsy Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 I have also never seen a batch go through all those stages. First few times I assumed I was doing it wrong, but it has always worked out so far.I still get rough tops, but I like them. I think it looks kind of grubby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheilaW Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Is there another method other than the tongue zap test, (not quite sure what that even is) I assume you are testing to see if the lye is cooked out.Also, can this be poured into a wooden mold instead of individual molds? I am so with you on the tongue to the soap. It just freaks me out and since I don't have the slightest idea of what putting a battery to your tongue feels like then I'm never quite sure if it's a zap or not:o and yes you can pour it into wooden molds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsy Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 If you ever got a zap there would be no question! It's the difference between the "taste" of the soap and the "feeling" of it zapping you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traceyy Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 LOL I still look in the mirror when doing the zap test. I watch as my finger slllloooooooowwwwwllllllyyyyyy makes it way to my tongue. I chicken out like 5 times before I actually do it. lol Not that it is that bad Im just a chicken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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