[soapcraft] Re: Colouring
- From: "Beryl Hudson" <bribery33@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:30:32 +1000
Oh, can I butt in here, I always melt the beeswax first in the pot - then
add the oils - then add the lye/water into the oils. I've never had a
problem with the beeswax, and yes it does make for a harder soap.
Beryl
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Subject: [soapcraft] Re: Colouring
I am so glad you asked that Pauline. Not more than a small tablespoon and
do it half at a time. The lye will react and get real hot.
I once did something similar knowing better with wax and honey and it up and
boiled over so do it in the sink.
Gina
On 28/07/10 7:35 AM, "Rouse Pauline A" <Pauline.Rouse@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
How much beeswax would you add to the lye?
Pauline
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Subject: [soapcraft] Re: Colouring
If you add your finally grated beeswax to the hot lye water it will give the
soap a lovely creamy yellow colour.
Makes for a harder bar of soap but can be gritty if not melted properly
though that's not always a bad thing.
Gina
On 28/07/10 1:58 AM, "clear marie" <clear.marie@xxxxxxxxx
<clear.marie@xxxxxxxxxx> > wrote:
Thanks for the welcome Gina :)
Annette mentioned Beeswax and I'm curious what you people feel this adds to
the soap? I know some use 2% in every batch to reduce ash, but have never
tried it myself as I rarely get ash and just wash it off or embrace it when
it does occur .. Does it have any other properties or purpose?
~ Clear
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