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In a message dated 01/10/2002 1:07:53 PM Central Standard Time,

Ann writes:

 

 

> The parts that don't have these bits in are fine but I'm wary to give any

> out in case there's a blob on the inside!

>

 

Ann, don't discard it ! Either rebatach it or use it in your laundry. deonia

 

 

 

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oh girl. you may want to make another batch sans the honey. it's a little

additive that packs a punch and makes things a wee more tricky.

 

i would not play (rebatch) it even, if you have caustic spots.

 

 

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" Ann Thorpe " <Ann

 

> Just after Christnas I decided to make a batch of soap - my first. I used

one of Melinda Coss's recipes that has honey and wax in

>

> There are these little blobs of darker colour in it that are not - or

> don't seem to be - a different texture but are definitely caustic.

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Ann Thorpe wrote:

 

> Just after Christnas I decided to make a batch of soap - my first. I

> used one of Melinda Coss's recipes that has honey and wax in

 

Ah, ya sure didn't pick an easy one to start with ;)

 

>

>

> There are these little blobs of darker colour in it that are not - or

> don't seem to be - a different texture but are definitely caustic. Some

> blobs are as big as a pea, some are lines like in a swirl.

 

Eeek! No good!

 

> Will they go do

> you think or will I have to get rid of the lot, just in case, or can I

> rebatch?

 

I have rebatched all kinds of disasters including ones with blobs of lye

pockets .. ya gotta cut it up REALLY small, melt it down .. and add more

oil (and a bit more liquid)! It needs more oil to saponify the remainder

of the lye!

 

>

> I'd really appreciate some help on this

> The parts that don't have these bits in are fine but I'm wary to give any

> out in case there's a blob on the inside!

 

Nope, don't give it away unless you want to call it flesh eating soap ..

I'd put it in a bag and keep it for a rainy day project :)

 

>

> Thanks in advance

> Ann - Scotland

 

*Smile*

Chris (list mom)

http://www.alittleolfactory.com

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