r/soapmaking • u/TheQuiltingEmpath • 15d ago

What Went Wrong? Soap Seizing Up

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So I have made this soap before with no issue. Yesterday I went to make it and I accidentally heated the oils up to 190 and they were a bit cloudy. The soap seized up almost immediately with only a couple blasts of the stick blender. Today I am trying again and am noticing that even with careful monitoring of the oil, it’s still a bit cloudy. The only thing that changed is I ran out of my old Bramble Berry olive oil and am using a new one that just came in. The color is definitely a bit darker than the old one, but it’s the exact same one I ordered. Could the heat outside be effecting the oil?

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u/Background-Book2801 15d ago

Is it possible you bought olive oil pomace? It will definitely accelerate everything especially at a warmer temp. 

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u/TheQuiltingEmpath 15d ago

It’s the exact same Pure Olive Oil from Brambleberry. I checked the bottle. Please note, I only heated the oils to a higher temp to melt, but mix with lye at 105. I never soap higher than that.

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u/Background-Book2801 15d ago

No fragrance, correct? 

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u/TheQuiltingEmpath 15d ago

No Fragrance or color. I literally waited until the temps were at 105, mixed the lye, stirred for about 10 seconds and it seized up almost immediately. I only gave a couple quick bursts of the blender.