Candle Makin Momma Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 I recieved a package of CP soap from a very sweet lady today ( thank you ) and I want to rebatch it. But I am afraid to mess it up! After I get up the nerve, does it need cure time? It is a pretty fresh soap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macnmyer Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Can I ask why your rebatching it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadryga Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 From what I know, the fresher it is, the easier it is to rebatch, since the existing moisture means less soaking time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Makin Momma Posted April 13, 2007 Author Share Posted April 13, 2007 I bought it so I could rebatch it with added yummies. I don't want to have lye in my house, so I thought I'd try it this way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 My suggestion would be to cut your soap up as small as you can get it. I think it's still too soft to grate(maybe not). I don't think you are going to need very much liquid for melting it. Which method are you going to use? I'm still looking for that rebatch link that I found so helpful. I know it's recommended using the turkey bags and just melting it in there in boiling water. I want to see pics when you do get it done. It shouldn't need cure time like regular CP soap. HTH some.Hopefully, the rebatching queen on here will chime in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 If this is fresh CP and is being rebatched, I would let it cure. If it was HP and is being rebatched, it should be fine to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 Yes Carrie it's fresh CP a little over a week and a half old. I didn't know you had to let it cure when you rebatched it. Thanks for chiming in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Makin Momma Posted April 14, 2007 Author Share Posted April 14, 2007 Cool thanks If I can get my entire house in spotless condition today I will get started Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 Yes Carrie it's fresh CP a little over a week and a half old. I didn't know you had to let it cure when you rebatched it. Thanks for chiming in.It will still need to cure. The water will still need to evaporate. The lye reaction should be finished but there is still moisture in the bar, especially if she adds more. I was looking thru a swap box I got in December. I put it away and forgot about it. All of the soaps that had cigar bands are way smaller than the bands now. All the soaps slip out of the bands easily. CP is usable after a week or so but just gets better the longer it sits. She'll be fine to use it in the shower tomorrow but will like it better in 3-4 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.