question about pine tar soap?

[Guest jurnalynn]

ok i'm trying to formulate a pine tar soap and i know i want to use it at 20%..........but here the problem when i put it throught the lye calculator it brings the soap qualities down and i need to know if it gives a true reading on the ins and other qualities because of the pine tar having 0 on these qualities and is misleading?

oh one more thing can i make this in the crockpot?

thank you

Laura

[smarshall465]

That's a lot of pine tar. It runs really fast so have your molds ready.

[CareBear]

I use pine tar at 20%, but only CP (not crockpot). Yes it moves fast but such is life.

I'm sorry but it's such a unique beast you really need to try it to see what it does in soap.

[8-GRAN-ONES]

I use 15% in my recipe..But as the others say it moves fast.

Have everything ready, and move quickly..

[LovelyLathers]

I use 15 % also in a basic recipe. I put it in a pan of hot water to let it get nice and warm, it will be more fluid then. Use a large disposable plastic cup to measure it out and a plastic spoon because it sure is very gooey and sticky. It makes clean up so much easier. Do not use the Sb to add it in.

[Firefly]

I've made it and use 20% in my recipe and it worked out fine. It does trace fast but have everything ready and you will be prepared for it. Also I didn't stick blend at all which gave me a bit more time. My soap turned out great.

[Guest jurnalynn]

thanks everyone .............can i crockpot it?.............and when during the process do i add it in?

Laura

[8-GRAN-ONES]

I have only did Cp so I am not any help there.

[LovelyLathers]

I have only done it CP also. I add it at a very light trace.