RE: Re:Katy on non gelling

[Guest guest]

I agree exactly that is a personal preferance and we all have ways that work

for us. Katy basicaly I spoke up because I dint want you to think that

because you gelled that is was a bad thing. I get a little bit nervouse

when a batch of soap starts loosing heat because thats when I've had

trouble, so I be sure and wrap it up all cozy or jumpstart it in the oven.

I've heard of soapers even makeing the soap then putting it in the refrige.

Yikes, but I suppose if it works for them, thats great. They still get

soap.

Colleen, this is just my opinion so take it for what its worth, If you loose

any properties at all from HP, I doubt it would be significant differnce in

the end result. Meaning im sure they clean just as well as CP. Again,

its a personal preference. The whole issue has pros and cons all over the

place.

Shaye

[Guest guest]

Oh sorry I got sidetracked on what you really wanted to know. LOL I had

never heard of that statement before. Sounded like she was trying to play

up her own product which is what we do I guess. She is going for the

customer that dosnt know better.

Shaye

Re:Katy on non gelling

> Colleen, this is just my opinion so take it for what its worth, If

you loose any properties at all from HP, I doubt it would be

significant differnce in the end result.

And I think your opinion, Shaye, is worth alot! That's why you

were so blessed as to be bombarded with all my cp questions before.

Don't you feel lucky?

I personally wasn't concerned about losing properties between cp and

hp. I was just curious as to the truth of the statement. I saw it on

an ebay auction & wondered about it. It struck me as a statement made

by someone who prefered one method over another (kind-of like " from

scratch " vs. melt & pour), but I wanted to check with all of you to

see if there was any truth behind it.

It's been kind-of quiet around here so I'm glad to see that we can all

come together and have a meaningful " soaping " discussion. It helps

everyone from newbie to expert to share their knowledge! So thanks to

everyone who gave their wisdom & opinions. I learn sooo much from all

of you talented people!

Colleen

Country Meadow Creations

http://www.countrymeadowcreations.com

Brown Bag Gourmet Goodies Consultant #1091

[Guest guest]

Wow, Bekka, you're lucky! The only time I could keep my soap from gelling

(because I wanted to see if it made a difference in my final product) was when I

made a goat milk soap using frozen milk and was able to keep my temps real low.

I've kept temps low when mixing for finicky FO's but never thought that the FO

might also have a problem during gel. Something to think about. Thanks!

Katy

Katy, in my case, ungelled soaps just happens for me. It comes about

naturally, unless the FO is a finicky one (then I do a little more work to

prevent gel

from happening).

[Guest guest]

Oh, thanks Shaye. I agree that it's personal preference but now I'm intrigued

and might have to try it again (keeping it from gelling) and see what happens. I

do the same thing as you. I wrap it up good, especially around the edges of the

log mold to make sure it gels all the way out.

Katy

I agree exactly that is a personal preferance and we all have ways that work

for us. Katy basicaly I spoke up because I dint want you to think that

because you gelled that is was a bad thing. I get a little bit nervouse

when a batch of soap starts loosing heat because thats when I've had

trouble, so I be sure and wrap it up all cozy or jumpstart it in the oven.

I've heard of soapers even makeing the soap then putting it in the refrige.

Yikes, but I suppose if it works for them, thats great. They still get

soap.