ILVCANDLES Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Hello...I have been making several batches of CP soap over the last year. However, the last two batches I made I decided to do a swirl on top. I took a small amount out when it reached a light trace and colored it. When I poured my full traced soap into the mold I then added my color to the top to do swirls. The two batches I did this to both tops cracked. I wasn't sure if it was overheating or I needed to let my colored soap reach full trace. I am so confused cause this have never happened to me before. I have not changed my recipe but I did change my mold. Would that have anything to do with it? Does anyone have any advice? Thanks!:smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndulgentCreations Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 No you don't have to let your colored soap reach full trace. I always work with light trace for my base and my colored...just gives you more time to play and let's you get the swirl deeper into the soap. I'd guess it's due to overheating. Even though you haven't changed your recipe it could be from the mold change or a change in temp/humidity in your work area which can cause different results. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 It might have cooled too fast? Did you insulate after? Or did you have your air on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILVCANDLES Posted July 24, 2009 Author Share Posted July 24, 2009 Thanks!:smiley2: I put plastic wrap on my mold and put a towel over the top of the mold. The 2nd batch I just put the lid on. I used a rubber mold maybe it holds the heat 2 much. I used a wood one before and never had this problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Did you use milk or honey in your batch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILVCANDLES Posted July 26, 2009 Author Share Posted July 26, 2009 No I didn' t use milk or honey. I am going to make another batch and put it in the refrigerator with the lid on and see if that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Hello...I have been making several batches of CP soap over the last year. However, the last two batches I made I decided to do a swirl on top. I took a small amount out when it reached a light trace and colored it. When I poured my full traced soap into the mold I then added my color to the top to do swirls. The two batches I did this to both tops cracked. I wasn't sure if it was overheating or I needed to let my colored soap reach full trace. I am so confused cause this have never happened to me before. I have not changed my recipe but I did change my mold. Would that have anything to do with it? Does anyone have any advice? Thanks!:smiley2:It sounds like your batch overheated which was probably due to a new mold and your not being used to it. Last year, DH made me a new wood log mold out of oak rather than what I was use to and what my other wood molds are made from - pine. The oak holds the heat too much and each batch overheats and I get lots of ash - lots of ash!!! Try not letting it overheat next time. You can soap with your oils and lye as cool as possible to help. If your mold won't fit in the fridge, try putting a fan on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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