About Terry Knorr Expertise I can answer most questions concerning the making of handmade soaps. Those which I cannot answer, I am willing to research for you.
Experience Began making and selling handmade soaps under the name of Earth Soaps in 1994. Have since expanded under the name Good Earth Herbs to 24 different soaps. We do both retail and wholesale business. I also teach two different classes on soapmaking: a basic class and an advanced class.
Question When I pour my soap into a mold, alot of times I get tiny air bubble, I guess you would call them, on top of my "bar". What causes it or at least can you tell me how to prevent it? Thanks, Frustrated Ellen
Answer Hi Ellen!
Those air bubbles typically result from stirring the melt and pour soap. Try using a double boiler; very little stirring will be needed.
I also know of some people who mist their soap with ethyl alcohol (grain alcohol) to remove the bubbles. Care must be used because ethyl alcohol is very flamable -- do not use over an open flame.
I hope this information helps you. Feel free to contact me if you still have any problems.
