Sometimes the soap just doesn't turn out the way you want it to. I've never tried to rebatch before but I apparently didn't wait for the temperature to be just at 100 degrees with my latest batch of goat milk soap so it didn't go through the gel phase properly. For the first time in 11 years, I tried to rebatch to save the project.
I used the crock-pot method. I simply put a slow-cooker liner in my crock pot and then cut up the soap into chunks. I set it on medium heat and let it sit for an hour. When I came back, it was melted nicely. After a gentle stir, I poured in back into the molds. After popping them out of the molds the next day, I could barely see a difference between that rebatched set of bars vs. a regular set of bars. Awesome!
While I hope I don't have to rebatch too often, it's good to know that I can do it and it works.
About Me
- Lori Jo
- I have a wonderful family who supports my many hobbies including singing, soapmaking, wine tasting and rabbits. I recently retired from teaching English as a Second Language and love to travel. I started making soap in 1999 when we were showing goats in milk as a 4-H project. All of my soaps are made with pure oils and no animal fats. All fragrances are from essential oils. Store-bought "soap" is really a detergent. My soap will leave your skin clean and moisturized. Try some!
Two weeks later, you can't tell which soaps were rebatched. Nice to know this is a successful technique.
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