heirloomoriginals Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 I masterbatched enough oils for 30 batches of my soap (I make 2.5 and 3.5 pound batches for now). I will be making my lye water as needed because I don't feel safe masterbatching that.I want to make some layered soap, but not have to mix up separate batches of lye water. I will be making a 3 pound batch for this. Water for 3 pound batch: 15.8 ozLye for 3 pound batch: 6.7 ozI want to make 3 layers of one pound each (I know that isn't recommended, but I have done it before with no problems). If I add that up and divide by three, I get 7.5 oz. So is it okay to go by 7.5 oz of mixed up solution? I also add sugar, sodium lactacte, salt, and silk, do I add all those in for my weight as well???THanks,Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbren Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Just my opinion, but I wouldn't do it that way, it's just not accurate enough.Can you just emulsify the whole batch, then separate it into your 3 portions for color/scent? That's how I do my layers and have never had a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapermom Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 I am not even gonna say what I see every time I look at this thread title:o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmejeffd Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 I master batch both my lye and oils and have never had a problem. I don't see how doing it the way you described would be any less accurate. Just make sure you're very careful with your measurements. To paraphrase: "Measure twice, pour once." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmejeffd Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 I am not even gonna say what I see every time I look at this thread title:oAnd I thought I had the most perverted mind on this board. Even I didn't see that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elitenaildesign Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 I am not even gonna say what I see every time I look at this thread titleOh, good I thought it was just me being a sicko. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecandlespastore Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 And I thought I had the most perverted mind on this board. Even I didn't see that one. I am a totally mind in the gutter 24/7 and I don't see it. Am I losing my freaky side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBShafeena Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 ROFL, I saw it too, as a matter of fact, I read the title the wrong way, the way you are all thinking and took a double take and saw that it was "masterbatching" and not what my mind thought my eyes had seen, lol.Candlespastore, you don't see it because of the "pastor" in your nick, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Candlespastore, you don't see it because of the "pastor" in your nick, Pastore - a french pastor? or perhaps the feminine of pastor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBShafeena Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 ROFL, well I am french speaking and never heard of "pastore" BUT who says we can't invent a new word, heck in France they use words such as "stop" instead of "arret (in Canada), le bagel, lol, le tune (meaning the song), etc. etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecandlespastore Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 I really should have picked a different nickname, lol. Never been a pastor and never will be. OH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MY! I see it now! Whew, my freaky side is still intact. Maybe that's what we all need eh, spending too much time on the forum!That song "I touch myself" is now playing in my head:laugh2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostly Lurkin Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 I am not even gonna say what I see every time I look at this thread title:oLOL, I thought I read the same thing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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