angied Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Hi, My hubby made me a wooden mold so I made a batch this morning using the same recipe as before (the one that bunny posted. The only difference is I used about a tb. of castor oil. Well the first time the soap set up fairly quick with in a cpl of hours. It has been 6hrs now and it still seems for lack of a better word...kinda jelly like. Do I need to just let it cure some more....put it in the oven for a while....or just trash it? Thanks Angied Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 When you say jelly like do you mean it is kind of clear looking, if so it has gelled hopefully, is it still warm? I would cover it and let it sit overnight or longer and see how it looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angied Posted November 27, 2005 Author Share Posted November 27, 2005 Hi Cindy, Yes is is kinda clear looking and still warm. I put the lid on and put it in the oven. I guess I will wait until in the morning and see what it looks like then. I guess last batch was smaller and it didnt take this long...plus I am not the most patient person.Thanks for your response and your help:smiley2: Angied Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasBrat Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 I have found when I use my wooden mold or a pringles can it does take longer to set up. I'm not sure why but that is what my experience has been. When I have used a flexible slab mold it cures quickly. Yours should be fine in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angied Posted November 27, 2005 Author Share Posted November 27, 2005 Thanks TexasBrat, hopefully your right. Keep your fingers crossed for me:smiley2: Angied Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Crockpot was the first and only batch I have ever done. It took a bit to not look so gel-like. It also hardened up quite a bit after sitting for a few weeks.Hope it turns out great!Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angied Posted November 27, 2005 Author Share Posted November 27, 2005 Well guys I checked it this morning and guess what.....it did set up:yay: It was hard enough to get out of the mold and cut. So I cut it up and am letting it set out to dry some. When I made the batch I had some over-flow in the crockpot so it wasnt as deep as I wanted but it looks good and I will post some pics later. Thanks for everyones help. I guess the bigger the batch and using the wooden mold, I just have to learn to be more patient.Thanks AgainAngie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasBrat Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Yay!!! Way to go. :highfive: I made a batch today and when I was cooking it, it did a weird thing at the beginning so I hope mine comes out. I made soap balls and so far those seem to work like soap so hopefully the rest turns out. I used buttermilk powder in this one. mmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Great Job and yes I learned you have to be patient with soap:highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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