Not fully understand how critical temperature is to successful soap making had eluded me. Thanks to the thoughtful advice that I received my last endeavor at soap making worked.
The fats were melted and the oils were added. By the time the lye solution temp dropped to 110 degrees the combined...
Over the years I have made several batches of soap. Each and every time the same problem occurs. While pouring the lye water solution into the melted tallow and oil mixture the mass immediately begins to emulsify. This happens so quickly there is not enough time to thoroughly mix the ingredients...