In episode 66 of Soapmaking 101 with the Soap Queen, Anne-Marie Faiola tackles the challenge of troubleshooting lye heavy soap. The episode begins with an introduction to understanding and identifying lye heavy soap, followed by methods for testing it. Anne-Marie discusses remedies and safe disposal options for batches that can't be salvaged. She explores factors affecting soap texture and shares techniques for rebatching to improve consistency. The episode also offers preventative tips to avoid lye heavy issues in future soapmaking endeavors. A brief mention of the sponsor, BrambleBerry.com, is included, providing listeners with resources for quality soapmaking supplies.
(0:00) Introduction to troubleshooting lye heavy soap
(0:29) Identifying and Testing for Lye Heavy Soap
(1:53) Remedies and Disposal of Lye Heavy Soap
(2:35) Factors Affecting Soap Texture and Rebatching Techniques
(3:30) Preventative Tips for Lye Heavy Soap
(3:48) Sponsor: BrambleBerry.com