Toni S. Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 AJ,Could we do a water discount on this recipe, would you recommend it? I've never made GM before so this will be my first time soaping with it!!TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni S. Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Has anyone done this recipe with a water discount? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debk Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Can someone explain water discount to me, please?:embarasse The receipe calls for 12 oz. GM and 12 oz. water. So, are you talking taking away some of the water? Sry, just learning the lingo, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aswan01 Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Can someone explain water discount to me, please?:embarasse The receipe calls for 12 oz. GM and 12 oz. water. So, are you talking taking away some of the water? Sry, just learning the lingo, lolYes, a water discount is using less water than called for so that the soap will cure/harden faster. Some people always discount their water. Some people never do. I'm one of the never do's, because I'm not sure enough of my soap making abilities to change the percentages that soapcalc gives. And I definitely wouldn't try a water discount on a recipe with milk in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 I want to try this recipe.My question is when you put the soap in the fridge to keep it from overheating,do you cover it with any thing?Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debk Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 I didn't! You could put paper or something if you prefer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Thanks Deb,if you didn't,I want.I have never made GM soap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debk Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 You can add the milk at trace also and refrigerate. As long as milk is cold. I know with the ice method, it stays pretty close to white/opaque. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted October 8, 2008 Author Share Posted October 8, 2008 Hey, sorry it took me so long to get back and answer your questions! *blushes* I do not recommend water discounting in the following circumstances:1. Newbie soaper. 2. Using ingredients that accelerate trace and heat things up.Milk, honey, and some spicy/perfumey/floral fo's are definite heater-upper, trace speeders. So if you are new to soapmaking with milks, I'd definitely use the full water amount recommended and not discount until you've gotten some experience under your belt. A general rule of thumb I use is 6 oz. water per pound of soap oils/fats. I'd say save discounting for castiles. Now as to covering the soap in the fridge? I wouldn't, but then I never put my soaps in the fridge. I don't mind if my soaps go to gel, and even if they heat up a bit, the worst that's ever happened is they get a little sweat on top (which I just blot off with a paper towel). No biggie! I encourage gel personally -- just my preference. I like the harder/firmer texture you get sooner when soaps gel. Ungelled soaps (for me) stay softer/stickier longer, and impatient AJ can't stand waiting to cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Thank you for your recipe,it turn out great. anna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grannyscandles Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Just a friendly bump for newbies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 Just a clarification on a question here. For this recipe, I would NOT discount the water. It's hard enough to mix this much lye into 12 oz. of water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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