Frequently Asked Questions What are some of the common soap making problems and their cause?
• If my soap seems too soft the cause is not enough lye measure in the batch correctly. • Always check your calibration of your scales each time you use them or move them. If my soap has a greasy layer on top the soap was poured too soon before sapponifacation occurred properly. • If the soap is streaked with white throughout it was not stirred evenly and mix well. • Dry brittle soap: The soap has too much lye or too large percentage of coconut oil. • There Again be sure to check your scales are correct each time. A good scale is well worth the money.
