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yes the water was really hot , so problem solved - thanks for the help !

As Gasman suggested , I had it floating in hot water but strangely my precious lather disintegrated completely
(it just melted)
btw , I was using the Cella extra extra pura soap

Found this bowl at a local budget market - it's made of pressed alloy and makes a great lathering bowl.
They are packed in 2 and I paid 1.60 euro for both if I recall correctly
The budget market is...