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Glycerin is a liquid at room temperature. This article is confusing for not specifying 'glycerin soap' instead of glycerin.

-- Contributed by: Bob

Still leaves the question how to make glycerine soap.

All this article explains is the melt and pour process of already made glycerine soap or am I missing something?

Pure glycerine would melt at higher room temperatures if I remember correctly.

-- Contributed by: Peter

Karen,

That should work just fine as long as you follow the same melting instructions you used to create soap the first time.

Dana Hinders

LoveToKnow Crafts Editor

-- Contributed by: Danahinders

can i reheat melted glycerine and use?

-- Contributed by: karen

John,

Although I've personally never heard of anyone doing this before, Utah Biodiesel Supply is selling a guide that claims to explain the process.

Dana Hinders

LoveToKnow Crafts Editor

-- Contributed by: Danahinders

can i use the glycerin byproduct of biodiesal and if so how do i purify it so i can use it i know of someone with litres of the stuff that he wants rid of

-- Contributed by: john

Kate,

I would imagine you're correct in assuming the wax wrap is the problem. Glycerin soap needs to be protected from prolonged exposure to the air in order to avoid sweating. The wax wrap is probably not forming a tight enough seal to protect your soap.

Dana Hinders

LoveToKnow Crafts Editor

-- Contributed by: Danahinders

my soap has developed a 'sweat' is this because it is wraped in wax wrap and not plastic wrap?? thanx

-- Contributed by: kate flanagan

Michelle,

If you're a novice soapmaker in search of an easy to make product that's good for your skin, glycerin soap definitely a good choice.

Dana Hinders

LoveToKnow Crafts Editor

-- Contributed by: Danahinders

Is glycerin a better alternative to lye?

-- Contributed by: Michelle

I have a small biz called " Gypsy wilderness willow works " all natural soap and other products check out web site for more info

-- Contributed by: dan

Deb,

Typically, 3.5 ounces is a good standard weight for a bar of soap. However, bars that are hand cut will have natural variations.

Dana Hinders

LoveToKnow Crafts Editor

-- Contributed by: Danahinders

what the normal weight of bar of soap. I am doing investtgation on making soap, lotions, powders and needed tips. I want to get close to natural as much as possiable.

-- Contributed by: Deb
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