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 together before it has to be emptied into the mold.
The most recent recipe was developed on this web site. Care was taken in measuring out the ingredients and the lye was weighed out with a grain/gram electronic scale. Bottled water was used as the liquid. A crock pot was used to heat ingredients and a digital thermometer was used for temp check.
The ingredients included: tallow (deer), shea butter, castor oil, coconut oil (76).
The only additive for this batch is honey.
The lye concentration 33.3%, liquid lye ratio 2:1, superfat 5%.
I have not been able to discern the reason for the immediate tracing. I need help. Ideally there should be sufficient time to thoroughly mix the ingredient before the batch “point of no return,” is reached. I would appreciate any insight or recommendations to correct what’s happening to me.
The most recent recipe was developed on this web site. Care was taken in measuring out the ingredients and the lye was weighed out with a grain/gram electronic scale. Bottled water was used as the liquid. A crock pot was used to heat ingredients and a digital thermometer was used for temp check.
The ingredients included: tallow (deer), shea butter, castor oil, coconut oil (76).
The only additive for this batch is honey.
The lye concentration 33.3%, liquid lye ratio 2:1, superfat 5%.
I have not been able to discern the reason for the immediate tracing. I need help. Ideally there should be sufficient time to thoroughly mix the ingredient before the batch “point of no return,” is reached. I would appreciate any insight or recommendations to correct what’s happening to me.