Guest guest Posted April 2, 2000 Report Share Posted April 2, 2000 Hey Peggy, I add 1 oz. (castor, jojoba, etc) in my 4# batches & ALWAYS include the superfatting oils in with the lye calculation. Maybe as it cures the greasy feeling will not remain, I hope. Howie LYE'N AROUND SOAP'N in Tenn. rpj wrote: > > I'm full of questions today. > > I just cut the batches I made over the past few days. I have increased > my castor oil to 1 oz. per lb. of oils. When cutting, it seems more > greasy to the touch, which I am assuming is because of the increase > castor oil. > > Is 1 oz per lb. too much? I've been adding at trace and not figuring it > in for my lye calculation. Gee, am I doing this correctly? > > Thanks- Peggy > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > DON'T HATE YOUR RATE! > Get a NextCard Visa, in 30 seconds! Get rates as low as > 0.0% Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR and no hidden fees. > Apply NOW! > http://click./1/2120/0/_/533249/_/954711029/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Check out our homepage at http://www.angelfire.com/mi/Soapmaking101/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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