lauramw71 Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 I am ready to try my hand at making soap (because I'm JUST about out of my CP soap I got from the swap.. I will never use anything else again!!) I want to do hp because I don't have the patience, nor the room to store a bunch of soap for months. (I know I should let it cure for a couple of weeks though). My question is can I take a cp recipe and turn it into hp? I've found a basic, grocery store type recipe which would be perfect for my first bout with soapmaking, but it's for CP.Oh, another question.. are silicone molds ok to use with HP? I have one from WSP that is aTray 12 rectangles silicone mold. This would be ok to use wouldn't it?Thanks for the help!!Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micayla75 Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 I use the same recipes for HP and CP! I also use a silicone mold from WSP (the log mold) and it works pretty well. I have also tried using a silicone oval mold, but they are individual molds and the soap doesn't seem to harden enough in the mold before I try to take them out (even after a few days). I have no idea how to fix that, but they always end up mangled, so I have stopped using those. I would think a tray mold would work a little better than the individual molds. If you are just looking at it for your own use and to get the hang of HP, I don't think the mold will be an issue. :-)Good luck and have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauramw71 Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 Thanks micayla! Definately for my own use and to get the hang of it. I don't know why I feel the need to take this on right before all 3 of my boys start their football season because I know I'm going to be instantly addicted! LOL I'm all about instant gratification, which is what I get with my B&B stuff. LOL (and why I want to start with HP). I read somewhere to up the water amount and add sugar.. do you do those?Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micayla75 Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 I have added sugar, but sometimes I forget and I have always used the default water percentage on soap calc. I really like the immediacy of HP! It is great to have it done and able to use quickly. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 they are individual molds and the soap doesn't seem to harden enough in the mold before I try to take them out That might be because they don't typically gel in individual molds. Let them stay in the mold until enough water has evaporated that they come out without effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauramw71 Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 well darnit.. I was using msbrenda.com as a hp bible... and the site is gone! That rocks! haha I made candles instead, couldn't find coconut oil (too far to the walmart)... found lye, but no CO haha Darn, guess that means I'll have to place an order.. might as well try out some new fo's while I'm at it... gotta make the order worth it! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbla Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Isn't HP better at keeping the fragrance anyway? Seems I've read that a lot that is left to CP has the scent destroyed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbla Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 well darnit.. I was using msbrenda.com as a hp bible... and the site is gone!Bet you will enjoy this one:http://www.annelwatson.com/soapmaking/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMori Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 You can cphp any recipe for soap. I don't use sugar in any of my soaps and rarely do a true hp, but use more water. Check during the cook to make sure it's not getting too dry. You can add more if you think it is drying out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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