ladysj Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I've done the search thing & didn't really find what I was looking for. I know there was a discussion on this. I'm wanting to master batch my oils & I can't remember if after making the master batch I just weight out the oils my recipe calls for total & then weight out my lye & water solution for that one batch? Thanks I know I'm brain dead :laugh2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackie Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 (edited) here's one linkhttp://www.craftserver.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-18774.htmlthis one refers to the lyehttp://www.craftserver.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-64880.html Edited February 8, 2012 by jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 thank you so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 I'm still a little confused lol I'm going to be using a 33% lye solution on my master batch. So I would weight out my total oils for my lets say 42oz batch & then what for the lye? Sorry I'm soooooooo math challenged lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I think as long as you know what the % of oils are you can run them thru the soap calc and to get your lye amount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-GRAN-ONES Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 i master batch, just my soap oils..then I decide what size of batch I am going to make,weigh that out into your soaping container.then run that weight amount, and your recipe thru the soap calc.it will give you the amount of lye & water you need.I love masterbatching..it makes the soaping day so much easier.i usually take a separate day to master batch..and when I am ready to soap..all i have to do is weigh out my oils, run it thru the soap calc, for lye & water..I use my empty Gal. size olive oil bottle to put my master batch in.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 Thank you both I thought I could do it that way but wasn't sure lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I'd thought about trying it too-- and using an empty plastic gallon jug for my oils only. That way you can shake the jug to remix the oils just before using. I only worry that the oils may seperate as some may be heavier than others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I masterbatch in 3 gallon containers, I don't add my hard oils until I am ready to soap, it does save a lot of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-GRAN-ONES Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 in the winter when the oils are more solid..I fill up the kitchen sink with hot water and let it stand until I am able to shake it up really good..sometimes I fill the sink 2 times with hot water, to make sure everything is melted good..anytime you cannot shake it..to make sure it is melted..put in hot water, or even on a heating pad..because you want to make sure it is mixed really well..I mix hard and soft oils in my master batch..when i get ready to soap, all i have to do it calculate my water and lye.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luci Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I do pretty much the same thing as 8-Gran-Ones. Works like a charm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 How big a container do you use and how long does it take to get all the oils melted when you place it in hot water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-GRAN-ONES Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 i would say in the winter when it is cold..maybe 2 hrs. that is why, sometimesit takes refilling with fresh hot water..when i do this, the oils are not going to be clear like when I master batch.when I master batch I melt the oils, butters, completely, on a very low temp.but when I remelt to use..they are still kind of slushy, but totally able to shake up really well..I make sure of this..Because if you don't you may have to much staric on the bottom, which could make your soap crumbly..I just make sure when i am shaking it up, the bottom is mixing too.I hope I am making sense on this..because it is important that it is mixed well.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luci Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I mostly mix 10 lbs at a time and sometimes 12. I use a bowl I bought from Pampered Chef. I love this bowl--it has a pour spout, a lid that actually fits and accommodates the pour spout, and is marked on the inside with cups and liters. I don't mix more than this for a couple of reasons--but making sure that the oils are completely mixed is the greatest concern. With a batch this size and with the container I use, I am able to feel confident in the mixing before I remove however much I'm going to use.l Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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