icecold Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I think my scale was off for the last 2 batches I made. Cut up my soap and there is lots of extra oil covering my soap! What is an easy fix for this. I have never had this happen to me. Time for a new scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Is it soaping oil, fragrance oil or seeping lye? Does it zap? Are you certain you reached trace?If your scale was 'off' wouldn't the proportions of what was 'off' be consistent throughout the batch? If it doesn't zap, I'd be inclined to let it sit for a few days to see if any surface moisture is re-absorbed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icecold Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 I was using a new pot and zeroing it out and I think my scale cant handle the amount I was weighing as the batch I did the next day, the scale was totally off and I had to weigh the oil separately and then add to the pot. It is definitely soaping oil. I think it was too much olive oil. The oil covers all the cut bars of soap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_35550 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I'm thinking rebatch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I would do a rebatch too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icecold Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 What would I add to rebatch to make up for the extra oil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Do you know the amounts that your batch was 'off' by? Can you recreate the scenario using the same pots, then do the math using another measuring vessel? If you think you can somewhat accurately recreate the measurements I can help you make the calculations for a rebatch.Without knowing exactly how much you were off how can you rebatch without then becoming potentially lye heavy in an effort to reverse the mistake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icecold Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 Not too sure how much extra olive oil was added. Some of it seems to have soaked back in. I will see what happens after a few days. I am going to say maybe an extra 7 oz of olive oil. I am only guessing with my calculations from the next batch I did and caught that the scale was off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 an extra 7 oz for what total size batch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icecold Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 9 pounds. I have never rebatched soap. What is the easiest way to do it? Can I cut it up really small and put it in a big pot in the oven? How long should it be in there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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