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I tried to make soap again and it turned out good this time. So far it works great for washing dishes and dissolved in a spray bottle.

What I also did this time was make sure the soap thickened up significantly (I guess it's called trace in the soapmaking lingo) before I poured it into the molds.

Seems like all these bars will last a really long time, but maybe 2% superfat was a bit low. Guess after 6 months I'll make a new batch with 5%.

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Bearetta left 1y ago

I'm sorry, I started laughing out loud after reading first words😅😂😭 I immediately remembered those ruined soaps and how it was sad, but also absolutely hilarious for some reason😩😭😂😂😂

[ARCHIVED] Jay 1y ago

Man, those soaps were a tragedy compared to these 🤣 😂

Also, real soap just works better than any "soap" or "cleaner" I've ever bought.

Bearetta left 1y ago

I'm glad to hear it! But shouldn't you leave them to harden in air for like two months?

[ARCHIVED] Jay 1y ago

Thanks 😀

I waited two weeks and the one I cut in half to use was solid all the way through and is pretty soap-y through and through considering I grated some of it to make liquid soap.

[ARCHIVED] Jay 1y ago

It's what I get for trying to make soap without first learning how to make soap. "It's just three ingredients, what could go wrong??" 😂😂😂

Bearetta left 1y ago

Bahahaha

Orange🍊Man👤 1y ago

I used to make soap for a small company.

Around 5% fat is the sweet spot (give or take), so aim to stay in that range.

Mix up your fatty acids too: consider blending shea and cocoa butter, along with olive oil, into your tallow mix.