What kind of containers are safe to put lye soap mixture into?
I heard undoubted types of containers like those with metalics corrode. Advice on the following: Plastics? Draw off containers? Ice cube trays? Cake pans? Juice boxes (aluminum lining in the box though)? If I mold lye soap in an ice cube tray for pattern, or make the mixture in a blender, is the ice cube tray or blender contaminated and unsafe for smooth day use again?
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I'm putting them into ice trays to make small sample size ones. Testing oils, scents and colors.
The ice cube tray is a exceptional idea! Especially for trial bars. No cutting bars and you have lots of samples to get provision back on from your family and friends.
Some equipment I use for soap making has been taken back and used in the kitchen I must confess. However, that said, I wouldn't interesting it. Especially with the blender. It has too many little parts. Go to your local thrift shop and I'll bet you could pick a move hand one up for dirt cheap. That way if it breaks it's not such a big deal. Same with the ice cube tray.
As for the milk containers and chintzy containers...I've read many forum postings where people refer to using these items successfully. Since bun pans are metal, I wouldn't want to risk it. Aside from the possible reactions like corroding, metal conducts earnestness too well and I think the soap would cool down far to quickly.
About the ice cube tray...what about those cute ones from Superstore. The pliant silicone ones that are shaped like pineapples, hearts and stars, etc. Definately more high-priced but they might make for some fun guest soaps.
Good luck!
Cathy
