Sure that process is known as OHP or Oven Hot Process. You proceed like CP until it's in the mold and then put it into a low temp oven (170º-200ºF max) covered, for about 2 hours, then allow to slowly cool, then it's all ready to cut and the cure time is shorter. It's really just a way of forcing gel faster and of course, the gel phase results in deeper, more jewel-toned colors as well. For delicate florals though, I continue to do straight CP. I only do this with my wooden molds though.
@SCENTSationalSoaps1 *see my previous answer above, but I also forgot to mention that you won't want to OHP any Goats milk soaps either, as you want to process those as cool as possible to avoid scorching the milk and getting an orangey soap, rather than nice and light cream colored. It looks like your GM soaps are M&P though, so I don't think you need that particular tip.
im a beginner at soapmaking..and i was wondering if u had any suppliers that u could recommend to me for good qualty oils (fragrance ,essential,carriers etc...) thank u ...happy new year!
@Tarot LadyLissa - It *might* give you a little bit more time to play, but you'd have to try it to see if it makes significant difference. As long as they aren't too hot, you should achieve a nice thin trace and have plenty of time to swirl.
Do you make lye water ahead of time and it's cool or is it warm when you do this?
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Very helpful. Thank you!
wskizas 4 months ago
You are a really great teacher! This is very helpful!
mesarah2006 10 months ago
Sure that process is known as OHP or Oven Hot Process. You proceed like CP until it's in the mold and then put it into a low temp oven (170º-200ºF max) covered, for about 2 hours, then allow to slowly cool, then it's all ready to cut and the cure time is shorter. It's really just a way of forcing gel faster and of course, the gel phase results in deeper, more jewel-toned colors as well. For delicate florals though, I continue to do straight CP. I only do this with my wooden molds though.
LeaWildSense 1 year ago
May I ask why you stuck it in the oven? At what temperature and how long?
Did you cover it after it came out of the oven and let sit for how many hours?
Thank you kindly for your answers!
SCENTSationalSoaps1 1 year ago
@SCENTSationalSoaps1 *see my previous answer above, but I also forgot to mention that you won't want to OHP any Goats milk soaps either, as you want to process those as cool as possible to avoid scorching the milk and getting an orangey soap, rather than nice and light cream colored. It looks like your GM soaps are M&P though, so I don't think you need that particular tip.
LeaWildSense 1 year ago
not able to reply to @NzinghaDread1980
LeaWildSense 1 year ago
im a beginner at soapmaking..and i was wondering if u had any suppliers that u could recommend to me for good qualty oils (fragrance ,essential,carriers etc...) thank u ...happy new year!
NzinghaDread1980 1 year ago
@Tarot LadyLissa - It *might* give you a little bit more time to play, but you'd have to try it to see if it makes significant difference. As long as they aren't too hot, you should achieve a nice thin trace and have plenty of time to swirl.
LeaWildSense 1 year ago
I always add my oils and lye @ 110 degrees, does it make a difference at room temp?
TarotLadyLissa 1 year ago