Lye Water Temperature 121ºF
Oil temperature 118ºF

We experience a moderate amount of acceleration and a slight amount of ricing. Once we began stick blending, we could see a thick trace start to form before all of the oils were incorporated. We used a combination of hand stirring and stick blending until all the oils were incorporated. We did see some ricing during this process, but with constant stirring, the batch smoothed out. Even though the batter was at a thick trace, it did not stiffen too much. We were able to scrape the soap into the mold and smooth the top with a spatula. After 24 hours, we observed the soap almost reached a full gel, and there was no discoloration. The scent was very strong. After 30 days the scent remained strong, and there was no discoloration.
This fragrance would be ideal for a simple design that requires a thick trace, just be prepared to work quickly.