Landa Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 I have tried to make soap 2 days in a row and my lye has not dissolved all the way both times.I have not changed any conditions except now I do water discount but other that nada. I see little white flakes in my water. I am using one of those rubbermaid pictures. Could it be eating away at the plastic? Im at a loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landa Posted November 12, 2005 Author Share Posted November 12, 2005 NM I figured it out. My water and my lye are too cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landa Posted November 13, 2005 Author Share Posted November 13, 2005 Ok that didnt work either damnit. Im mad cuz I need to make some darned soap. Why would it not dissolve? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichelleOH Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 Here is a shot in the dark...How old is the lye? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 How much of a water discount are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landa Posted November 13, 2005 Author Share Posted November 13, 2005 Ummm It says to use between 8 and 12 oz.Im using 9 but 3 of that is milk slurry. Should I up the water again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 Oh thank goodness you didn't come back with a percentage.. I love the MMS water discount variable... LOL!!Try dissolving it in straight water first, if it doesn't dissolve well, put some saran wrap on top of your lye mixing container, poke a small hole in it for the stick blender, and blend that baby into submission! I wouldn't recommend doing this without saran wrap, even with goggles on. Keeping the milk out in the beginning will make sure you see no crystals, and if you add the milk once the water gets cooler, there's less of a chance of scorching it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landa Posted November 13, 2005 Author Share Posted November 13, 2005 Here is a shot in the dark...How old is the lye?I didnt even see this Michelle. I dont even know. OMG! Let me go check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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