Wrapping soap before 4 weeks

[van_yulay]

Ok, I know I have to wait the 4-6 weeks before I sell my soap. I have a question that I hope someone can answer. I wrap my soap in clear skrink wrap. What I need to know is can I wrap the soap up like in two weeks? So the time I get all 24 scents wrapped the 4-6 weeks is done. Or do they need to breath?

[Louise]

Your soaps are still curing during that 4 to 6 weeks period, so shrink wrapping them would not only curtail that process, but you could very well end up with moldy soap. So yes, your soap needs to breath. Use this time to make more soap.

There is no sure, fast way to get your soaps to cure overnight, however, if you discount your water, the cure time can be shortened. I would not advise discounting your water if you are new to soap making, especially the 50/50 method.

HTH

[Luci]

Even if you wait to shrink wrap after 6 wks, the bars still shrink a bit. I use Dan's bands and rarely package before 6 wks. Even after that long you're still going to get a little shrinkage.

[van_yulay]

THat makes sense, I thought so, but I am so far behind on soap, LOL... Good problem to have though. Thanks