izzy2 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 How much FO do you use to put in soap (as a general rule of thumb)?Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 I start out with 1oz/pound of oils. I adjust from there. Never more than 1oz per pound though. If it doesn't work at that rate I don't use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzy2 Posted April 15, 2008 Author Share Posted April 15, 2008 So for a 2 lb batch you would use 2 oz FO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Yes that is correct. Although if the FO seems like it would be very strong you might want to do a bit less, like 1.5 oz for 2 lbs of oils. This is for CP. For MP you would be using less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzy2 Posted April 15, 2008 Author Share Posted April 15, 2008 Thanks for your help!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizimarezie Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 1oz per pound is nearly a 6% load. I can't use more than 3% in the soaps I use or the FO irritates my skin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katshe Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 I put my fo in after the hp process , I pull soap pot out of the oven and then add 1 Tablespoon per lb of soap...that is plenty I then whip it with a rotary hand mixer till fluffy and scoop into log moldThat's my whip rebatch method ( sometimes I wait till next day and just turn oven back on 170 for an hour to soften soap back up and the whip in fo.I use less that way cause lye is not eating the fo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 3/4 oz pp of soap here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidsngarden Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Me too. .7 oz ppo. I would have to REALLY adore the fragrance to use 1 oz ppo. I expect all my FO's to be good at .7 oz ppo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecandlespastore Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Most of the fragrances I use have a .7 oz pp recommendation, because they are so strong. So that is what I use. Some places you have to use more, some places less. I would check what the site you got it from recommends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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