How do you heat up lye solution?
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How do you heat up lye solution?
You can safely reheat lye water when making soap, but you need to be careful. Heating it on the stove top can be dangerous and even microwaving it can cause problems. They trick is to heat it in a safe place and slowly. The best way to reheat lye solution is to use a hot water bath.
Can you put lye water in the fridge?
Given that lye is toxic, keeping it in either the refrigerator or pantry is risky. If you drink it by accident, the possible consequences range from an upset stomach to needing immediate surgery to save your life, depending on the concentration. Keep it with other toxic household substances.
Can you use cold lye water to make soap?
Do NOT heat the lye liquid! If your room temperature is cold, you can use hot (NOT boiling) water as your “added water” to help bring the temperature up a bit. As long as your solution is somewhere between 80 to 100 F, you should be fine.
Why is my lye water cloudy?
When there are impurities in your water, then your Sodium Hydroxide will chemically react with those impurities. That reaction creates the appearance of “cloudy lye water”.
What temperature do you add lye to?
120-130 ° F.
For most soapers, the preferred temperature of soaping lye and oils are 120-130 ° F. In addition, many soapers and books believe it is helpful to have the lye and oil within 10 degrees of each other. The temperature range of 120-130 ° F is popular for several reasons.
How do you mix lye solution?
Instructions
- Weigh the Water. To begin, put on your safety goggles and rubber gloves, and make sure your work space has good ventilation.
- Weigh the Lye. Place the mason jar on the scale, and zero out the weight.
- Add the Lye to the Water.
- Stir the Lye and Water Mixture.
- Set the Lye Solution in a Safe Place to Cool.
How do you make mooncake with lye water?
To make the solution, mix 1 tsp of the baked baking soda with 4 tsp. water. This will make approximately 2 g of lye water.
Where do you store lye water after opening?
The right kind of plastic container is the best choice for mixing and storing lye solution. Some plastics are resistant to alkali, others are not, so it is important to KNOW, not guess, what a plastic container is made of.
What temp do I pour melt and pour soap?
The ideal pour temperature is 140°F. If you are doing a layered soap or embed soap, the ideal pour temperature is from 125°-130°F. Step 5: Spray with Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol to pop any bubbles that have formed on the surface.
How can you tell if lye is bad?
If your lye solution does not get very hot, it may be expired. Above, the potassium hydroxide lye solution using expired lye only reached 124 ° F. If you notice anything odd happening with your lye, don’t use it in cold process soap. Expired lye doesn’t saponify properly, meaning your soap may not reach trace.
How long does it take for lye water to cool?
about 1-3 hours
Because the lye solution becomes so hot, it needs time to cool for soaping. I like to prepare my lye water about 1-3 hours before soaping to allow my lye to cool to a suitable temperature. If the lye solution is too cold, it can solidify the oils and butters upon contact.