jes432 Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Ok, so this is an unusual one. Take a look tell me what you think. Made this one many times and this isn't how it came out ever before. It has oatmeal in it and it gelled like crazy. So, what are the weird patches on top of the log? First here is the log pic:Here is a closer look:And this is what the side of the bar looks like:It just looks like it is part of the soap only it is white in these middle areas. It looks like it wasn't mixed well and I have some type of lye pockets (they're not wet though), but I actually had to SB this one quite a bit as it moved a little slow. So what is the vote? Lye pockets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Did you use palm oil? Did you check it for zap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jes432 Posted September 22, 2007 Author Share Posted September 22, 2007 There is no zap, but it does have palm oil in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbren Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 At first look, I thought it was lye also, but you say there is no zap. Could it be stearic from the palm oil? Some palm oils are not homogenized and need to be thoroughly mixed before using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Since it has no zap, my guess is it is stearic from the palm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jes432 Posted September 22, 2007 Author Share Posted September 22, 2007 ok, I was ready to blame the lye as I have been using this batch of palm for a while and never got this result. It is some weird looking swirly stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbren Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 ok, I was ready to blame the lye as I have been using this batch of palm for a while and never got this result. It is some weird looking swirly stuff.Probably because the stearic has settled to the bottom and you're getting it now. Do you know if it's homogenized? Do you mix it before using or just take off the top of the container? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 I agree with the rest. Definitely palm stearic.e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firegirl Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Amazing.. I learn 5 things on here every day!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jes432 Posted September 23, 2007 Author Share Posted September 23, 2007 It is supposed to be Homogenized, No Stir. I also need to ad a pic, but since I cut it and took pics the first time it has been spreading. I'll try to post a pic tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jes432 Posted September 24, 2007 Author Share Posted September 24, 2007 Ok here's a current pic of this goofy science experiment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaArial Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 I have had oatmeal soap I HPed look like that but I think I had the heat to high. Since I've turned the heat down it hasn't happened. But this was CP, right? Sorry, I'm no help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jes432 Posted September 24, 2007 Author Share Posted September 24, 2007 Yes, I guess I never really specified it is CP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautifulfeetcandles Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 There is no zap, but it does have palm oil in it.May I ask what zap is =P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 May I ask what zap is =PIf your batch is lye heavy and you touch your tongue to it, you will get a blast to your tongue, also known as a Zap and not a good thing.e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall Blonde Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 I think it adds character Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidsngarden Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 I have been soaping quite awhile and only just began using palm oil about 5 months ago - to appease those opposed to using animal fats - I only make about 4 varieties that have about 30% palm.Anywho, this totally explains why I had a batch the other day accelerate like no other that has behaved so nicely before with the same EO's - it must've been unhomogenized Palm, unstirred in a bar that already has 5% cocoa butter and 1% stearic - OUCH! Didn't know there was such a thing as homogenized or unhomogenized!Another reason for me to hate palm - Lard rules I say....So if I mix the stuff up now after using about a pound and a half of a 5 lb bag will it be ok? (bought this at BB by the way)Bethany Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 I have been soaping quite awhile and only just began using palm oil about 5 months ago - to appease those opposed to using animal fats - I only make about 4 varieties that have about 30% palm.BethanyYou can't please everyone. Next, someone will complain about the palm oil and that the natural forest/jungles are being burned to make room for the palm production. If you love lard soap, make lard soap...and make castille for the rest of the complainers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidsngarden Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 You can't please everyone. Next, someone will complain about the palm oil and that the natural forest/jungles are being burned to make room for the palm production. If you love lard soap, make lard soap...and make castille for the rest of the complainers...You know I have read about that and have it all in my head to say it to the next person that says anything about my lard soaps! Fact is though, there are so few who even care around here (we are a farming community) that really it's not that big of deal anyway, just every now and again someone will come along...Who are the folks who sell homogenized palm anyway? I'm thinking the sage does as I haven't had a problem with thiers yet.Bethany Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jes432 Posted September 28, 2007 Author Share Posted September 28, 2007 Well right now I don't know anyone that ships it out. It is still too warm. How much longer do we have to wait? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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