Can you remelt CP soap?

Rebatching soap, remilling soap, or remelting soap, is the process of taking previously made cold process soap, grating it, melting it down, adding other ingredients if desired, and then recasting it into molds.

Can you remelt soap and remold?

YES, it's possible! Just break the leftover slivers that you've saved up over time into small pieces, and put them into a saucepan. Fill it with water, then melt the scraps over a medium heat until they start to stick together.

How many times can you remelt melt and pour soap?

You can reheat MP Soap up to two times. If soap is reheated, add 1/2 tablespoon of distilled water per pound of MP Soap Base each time the soap is reheated. Soap should not be reheated more than twice because incorporating additional water may lead to clouding of clear base, difficulties unmolding, and MP Soap bloom.

Can CP soap be melted?

Cold process soap will not melt down like MP soap does. Unfortunately CP melts down to a gloppy mass that resembles mashed potatoes and it will not pour at all. It has to be spooned into molds and will not have as smooth a texture as the original non-rebatched CP soap.

What can I do with old cold process soap?

The first step is to grate up the old soap with a cheese grater or food processor. Next, you'll make a new batch of cold-process soap and add the soap gratings to the mix. Then you'll mold, cure, and use the soap as you would any other new batch of cold-process.

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Can you melt and pour cold process soap?

Will melt and pour soap melt in a cold process soap base? Yes, indeed, if the cold process soap gets hot enough! Melt and pour soap embeds can deform or melt completely.

What does vinegar do to CP soap?

Adding vinegar at trace matters very little, since most of the oil remains unsaponified at trace. But if you add vinegar to finished soap, either after the HP cook, or during curing, or prior to use, you can convert some of the soap to fatty acid, thus lowering the pH.

What does cocoa butter do in CP soap?

In cold process soap, cocoa butter adds firmness and moisture to the bar. We recommend using cocoa butter at 15% or less; any higher may lead to cracking in the final product. Both palm-free recipes, the Queen of Hearts and Layered Lilac Loofah Cold Process soaps contain cocoa butter to give the bars hardness.

Can you melt already made soaps?

You can melt soap in the microwave, just be sure to use microwave-safe dishes. Use glycerine soap pieces or bar (other soaps may explode in the microwave), and grate or chop the soap into very small pieces. Put the pieces into a microwave-safe dish and either add a lid or microwave-safe food wrap to prevent splatters.

How many bars of soap does 10 lbs make?

The ten-pound block makes (40) 4 oz. bars of soap and measures 12" x 11" x 2.25".

How many bars of soap will 2 lbs make?

2lb of soap is 24oz so roughly 6 bars of soap. Melt and pour doesn't need to have anything else added to it, so right out of the bag you can melt this down and pour it into a mold.

How many bars of soap does 2 lbs of melt and pour make?

A two-pound block of Melt and Pour soap base can yield between 10-20 soap bars, depending on the desired size of the finished soap bars.

What is rebatching soap?

Rebatching soap, remilling soap, or remelting soap, is the process of taking previously made cold process soap, grating it, melting it down, adding other ingredients if desired, and then recasting it into molds.

Why did my soap thicken so fast?

Temperature is the main cause of super thick fake false trace. When cold or room temperature lye water is poured into the soapmaking oils, it can cause them to harden up. While soft oils like avocado are always liquid, hard oils are solid up to a certain temperature.

What to do with failed soap?

What does sugar do to CP soap?

Sugar is a very popular soap making additive, and for good reason... Sugar makes for one heck of a lather-booster in cold process soap! If you've ever wanted to bump up the bubbles in your own soapy formulations, adding sugar to your soap recipe is a great way to do just that!

What does olive oil do in CP soap?

Olive oil makes a hard, long lasting soap with a gentle cleansing lather, suitable for all skin types including sensitive skins. High in Oleic acid, a soap made with olive oil will help to condition and soften your skin.

What does coconut milk do in CP soap?

Coconut milk powder is full of vitamins C, E, B1, B3, B5, and B6, along with potassium and folate. The lauric acid of coconut milk also gives the bar a luxurious and fluffy lather. If you have never worked with milk in soap before, check out the How to Add Lye to Milk post for tips on keeping the milk cold.

Why add salt to CP soap?

Interestingly, adding salt to cold process soap does not create a super scratchy bar. Instead, the salt creates a creamy and mild lather with very light exfoliation. The pink Himalayan salt used this recipe is well known for its stimulating and soothing properties.

What makes CP soap more bubbly?

Oils such as coconut and castor oil help create a bubbly, foamy, rich lather. On the other hand, soaps made primarily with olive oil, such as Castile-type soaps, will produce a rich and creamy rather than bubbly lather. The naturally retained glycerin in handmade soap also helps create a lovely lather.

What does sea salt do in CP soap?

Making cold process soap with salt is a fun and interesting process, but it does require a little know-how. Salt inhibits bubbles and creates a creamy, dense lather. To balance this, you can increase the amount of coconut oil in your recipe - some soapers even go up to 100%!

What are small pieces of soap called?

These small pieces, also called soap scraps, usually get thrown away or can end up falling into your shower drain and clogging it. Instead of wasting these scraps, save money by repurposing them into liquid soap.

Can you put a bar of soap in toilet tank?

According to Abrams, an ordinary bar of soap placed inside a mask, a net, or any other porous material should be a perfectly safe way to keep a toilet bowl clean when you flush it. But there are a few caveats to consider.