prcandles Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Ok, I broke down, got lye, got oils and tried the simple beginners recipe here. 14.4 oz Olive8 oz lard8 oz coconut 1.6 oz castorFollowed the directions for the crockpot method here, and now for the question.How long do I leave it alone before I can cut it up and use it?Take pity on the newbie please?Thanks for the thoughts.Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonne Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 As soon as the soap is cooled and firm (few hours) you can unmold and cut. Ready to use, but letting them dry out for a couple weeks ,at least, will give you a harder longer lasting bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prcandles Posted May 20, 2007 Author Share Posted May 20, 2007 Bonne,Thanks for that. After I posted, I went thru all the old posts and that was what I was thinking. Just cut the first one and now I can sit and wait.. It smells wonderful too.Again thank you.Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamp_deb Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 As soon as I can I scrape what's left in the bowl and on the spoon, and wash my hands, instant gratification!Hope you enjoy your soap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonne Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 No, you have it wrong~"sit and wait"Take one bar and immediately head for the shower.It won't last long, but how can you resist?!! LOL:yay: It's a good test as to the mildness of the bar, although they get better with age. Congrats on your first batch of HP:highfive: !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prcandles Posted May 20, 2007 Author Share Posted May 20, 2007 Well, it did lather really well when I washed it all out! Like I told my BF, I think I just made soap!!! He thinks I am crazy. :embarasse He is right though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Well, it did lather really well when I washed it all out! Like I told my BF, I think I just made soap!!! He thinks I am crazy. :embarasse He is right thoughWell then we are all crazy because I do the same thing evertime I make soap. I never wait to try the first bar from the batch. But I alway wait at least 48 hours before giving away any bars or selling them. Soap is like fine wine, it gets better with age....hmm...maybe I should write that on my packaing??!!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Ok, I broke down, got lye, got oils and tried the simple beginners recipe here. 14.4 oz Olive8 oz lard8 oz coconut 1.6 oz castorFollowed the directions for the crockpot method here, and now for the question.How long do I leave it alone before I can cut it up and use it?Take pity on the newbie please?Thanks for the thoughts.PatWait, schmait. With HP, even *I* fire up a bar right away if I wanna! As the others said, though, it will harden up as it dries out, so it will last longer if you give it a few weeks of airing. But one small bar out of the batch? Ain't gonna kill you to have that one mysteriously go missing and end up in your shower, by ACCIDENT. LOLCongrats on your first batch! WTG! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prcandles Posted May 22, 2007 Author Share Posted May 22, 2007 Thanks AJ!And its funny, they have multiplied to three batches now! I seem to have caught the bug. Now if I can only work up the nerve to try CP. I have used up almost all the coconut oil, bought more olive oil, and have been searching for others. I did get some grapeseed, and sweet almond and have been playing on the soapcalc. I have it bad.:embarasse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamp_deb Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 At least it's a clean habit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOAPFREAK Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 Thanks AJ!And its funny, they have multiplied to three batches now! I seem to have caught the bug. Now if I can only work up the nerve to try CP. I have used up almost all the coconut oil, bought more olive oil, and have been searching for others. I did get some grapeseed, and sweet almond and have been playing on the soapcalc. I have it bad.:embarasseIf you can do Hp, you can do cp. It's the same thing only you wait for your lye to cool down a bit and you pour it in the mold right after trace. No putting in the crockpot.Cover the mold to insulate, wait 24 hours, cut, cure for 3-4 weeks and use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 And don't forget to add your FO before you mold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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