Jola Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Probably a basic question (I'm new, so forgive my not knowing)...I want to make salt bars but the recipe I'm looking at calls for:12.8oz Coconut oil2.4oz Avocado oil0.8oz Castor oil4.82oz Water (reflects a 20% discount)2.43oz Sodium Hydroxide (reflects a 15% discount)16oz Sea Salt...I don't have Avocado oil, can I use canola or olive ( I have palm too, but I think that's another solid) instead as long as I run it through a calculator?any other advice on salt bars would be appreciated too. I understand they need to be cut soon after being made before they get too hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 My recipe calls for all coconut oil with a little glycerin. So add what ever oil you want it will work out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 You can sub out any oil but you will need to run your numbers for your lye amounts anytime you make any changes. I'd even run those numbers for your current recipe if you have not already just to make sure they are correct. DSS does not work well but you can use any other salts in your recipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesoapbox Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 The recipe I use is very very simple,75% coconut oil25% shea butterEasy peasy.Angi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Jola, if you don't have avocado, you can just substitute it with more coconut. Salt bars are best when high in coconut oil. Coconut oil provides more lather and you do need more lather because the salt cuts down on the lather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jola Posted March 13, 2009 Author Share Posted March 13, 2009 Anyone have advice on the salt amount? I've heard both, 100% and 80% of the weight of the oils. This is a crazy hobby for me to be taking on since I suck at math! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-GRAN-ONES Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 My salt bars have only 3 ingred..coconut...shea....can use other butterscastor...I add the same amount of salt as my oils..as others have said besure to run thru the soap calc..There is a great tuturial here on this forum..that is great to follow..The first time I made salt bars, I printed it out and read several times before making...Have fun... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondk Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 My salt bars have only 3 ingred..coconut...shea....can use other butterscastor...I add the same amount of salt as my oils..as others have said besure to run thru the soap calc..There is a great tuturial here on this forum..that is great to follow..The first time I made salt bars, I printed it out and read several times before making...Have fun...Are you using 10% or less of Castor Oil? TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Jola, the "original" salt bar recipe calls for the same weight of salt as the oils. But I have used anything from 50% to 100% the weight of oils for the salt. You'll just have to experiment to see what you like best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-GRAN-ONES Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Are you using 10% or less of Castor Oil? TIAI am only using 5% castor..I was just trying to get a few more bubbles.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbren Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 My reply to you on the other forum:Try using the coconut oil and the balance in shea butter. Makes a nice bar!Question though, you are using 16 oz salt with only 15.4 oz oils?You will get better results only using about 80% of your oil weight in salt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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