Lady Di Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 I am so bummed about making CP batches of soap that have no fragrance at all, because the fragrance oil completely disappeared during the process. I generally fragrance at 1 oz. per pound. I've decided to start making sample batches so that I can see how the fragrance turns out BEFORE I waste all these supplies. I know I should have been doing this all along... my fault. Two questions:1) In terms of ounces, how small of a batch can I make?2) Is there some trick I don't know about that preserves the fragrance oil during the CP process... like temperature? I usually soap at a temperature of 85 - 98 F. I do not insulate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinInOR Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 I never go lower than a 2# batch, but I know lots of people that make 1# batches. You just need to be *very* careful about measuring, because even .1 oz can start making a difference.The only surefire way is to read reviews of fragrances before you test them. For soap, I like http://scentreviewboard.obisoap.ca/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkangel Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 I don't often use fragrance oils, but the times that I do, I only add .5 oz per pound and I get a very scented soap! Your temps are fine. When are you adding your FO? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macnmyer Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 This is a great resource to see how some FO'S behave for other soapers. You may want to check this out before using a particular fo.http://scentreviewboard.obisoap.ca/index.php?sid=b102ba7e55a53ca0e67210bba31de2e9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 I have a good scale that goes to 0.1 grams and I am anal about getting exact amounts and I get uneven results with batches smaller than 2#. I strongly suggest 2# as a minimum size. But others may do better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Di Posted June 5, 2007 Author Share Posted June 5, 2007 When are you adding your FO?I add the fo with the superfatting oil at light trace.Thanks everyone. I'll check out that scent review site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Di there is no need to add your superfat oil at trace - it all gets mixed up and saponifies as it will (adding it then does NOT control what is left after saponification). Do all your oils at once.What you might want to do is make up a larger batch and then split it by weighing off portions and fragrance different portions with different FOs - that way you can try a bunch if you have the molds for it (and gladware containers work fine) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singleyellowrose Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 I have made 1# batches with no problems. Another thing you can do is take a batch of soap and make it about 5oz more. At LIGHT trace, remove 5oz and scent it as desired. Remeber, with that amount though, it may move faster on you than it would in a full size batch. Then make the rest of the batch into whatever you had planned. That way you only get 5oz of soap as opposed to a whole lb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Di Posted June 5, 2007 Author Share Posted June 5, 2007 Make one batch, divide it up and fragrance each one. Excellent idea! Thanks!CareBear... I did not know that about the oils. I've just always followed the same recipe instructions I started out with about 3 years ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 When I want to test smaller sizes (especially for Backwoods), I make a 3 lb batch and divide it up into 1# batches, works so much easier! I believe Connie from BW said that the Crystal Light containers work great for the small batches!HTH,Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mslegacy Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 I have made 1lb batches with no problem for testing a scent, but I dont necessarily like the outcome of the soap itself, not much of a change, but I always attributed it to the mold I use for that, which is the crystal light containers, instead of the wood one I usually use. They also make great sample soaps for the washroom! But if I am testing just the fragrance, that is the way I do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Di Posted June 5, 2007 Author Share Posted June 5, 2007 So, what do I use to grease the inside of the Crystal Light container? Does the soap come out pretty easily? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mslegacy Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 yep. Slides right out. I cut the bottom off, but saved it. I take saranwrap, wrap around the bottom, and then tape the bottom on. Pour the soap in the top, put the lid back on, set into a box, and wrap with a dish towel. 24 hours later (but to be honest, I have never waited that long), take off the top and bottom, and with a slight push, it slides right out. Some people have also put it in the freezer for a few minutes, but I havent had to do that yet, and have made about 6 batches that way. So, until it changes, this is what I do. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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