Forgot all my liquid oils!!!

[sjconner]

Ughhh! I got called away from my soaping by a friend for an emergency. I had just melted the hard oils. I quickly put everything in a place where the kiddo couldn't mess with it. When I came back I added the lye and EO and colored both batches. After they are in my divided molds, I realize that I forgot all of the liquid oils! It is too late to do much with them tonite. I will try to rebatch them tomorrow. I was wondering why the batches basically seized and there didn't seem to be nearly enough soap in the mold! I was missing about half the ingredients - I never do anything half way. Any thoughts on what extra goodies to add. I used WSP Euphoria and Sleepy Time. Could I add some cream to this?

Susan

Edited December 6, 2010 by sjconner

[TallTayl]

Oh gosh I wish I could say that never happened to me, but it did with 2 batches one night. I was using oils measured the day prior. Big Ooops. Now the process includes weighing the soap pot before adding FO to make sure it's not light.

WHen rebatching I usually do use some sort of dairy (milk, cream) or coconut milk. It seems to help things stay smoother.

Sorry this happened. Good luck with tomorrow's rebatch.

[sjconner]

Weighing them before adding the lye is a great idea. I should start doing that. I can't believe I almost blew 2 batches of soap. I will be headed to the store to get oven bags. I wonder how much they will hold.

Do I add the forgotten oils before or after I melt the "soap"?

Susan

[lsg]

I would heat the liquid oils in the crockpot, add the grated soap and melt together. At the end of the cook, add 1/4-1/2 cup instant powdered milk to smooth out the mixture and make pouring easier.

Edited December 6, 2010 by lsg