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    Hi,

    I bought a couple of soap refills and I don't have the original containers (one isTabac). I have a couple of ceramic holders to put them in.

    Can I just put the soaps in the holders without making them fit exactly?

    Thanks.

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    Well usually if they fit in anyways. Are they glyscerin soaps cause then you could melt them into the containers

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Topher View Post
    Well usually if they fit in anyways. Are they glyscerin soaps cause then you could melt them into the containers
    They're the Tabac original and AOS Sandalwood. I'm don't even know if they are glycerin because I am not very familiar with shaving soaps. Thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bd555 View Post
    They're the Tabac original and AOS Sandalwood. I'm don't even know if they are glycerin because I am not very familiar with shaving soaps. Thanks.
    The AOS has more clay in it then the majority of soaps. I would be very careful in heating it as it might cause some separation of ingredients. I would start with only 10 second increments in the micro wave to get it soft enough to mold into your containers.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bd555 View Post
    They're the Tabac original and AOS Sandalwood. I'm don't even know if they are glycerin because I am not very familiar with shaving soaps. Thanks.
    Hi there, I don't believe either of those soaps will react well to melting. They aren't glycerin based, and heating em up can do some serious damage. I'd recommend you find some container that the pucks will fit in (more or less). I think you'll find that after a few times used, the soaps will stick to whatever you put em in. You can also try sticking the puck to the container by using a little hot water, pressing down to seat it a bit, and letting it sit for a while. Hope that helps, Martin

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    Yes, don't melt these. The other way to reform the hard soaps is to use a cheese grater and then press it into the container. Or find a close fititng ziploc plastic container and stick it in there.

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    Those types of soap can be shredded in a cheese grater and put into your container then dampen with a few drops of water and pack down. Good to go.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 2Sharp View Post
    Those types of soap can be shredded in a cheese grater and put into your container then dampen with a few drops of water and pack down. Good to go.

    bj

    Just done that the other day with a Tabac shave stick (100gm) I picked up in Amsterdam. Works a treat, though not as pretty as a nice shiny new puck!

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    Thanks for all the advice. I think I will avoid trying to melt them down.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kenrup View Post
    The AOS has more clay in it then the majority of soaps. I would be very careful in heating it as it might cause some separation of ingredients. I would start with only 10 second increments in the micro wave to get it soft enough to mold into your containers.
    There is no clay listed in the ingredients of the AOS soaps.

    I suggest you just buy some ziplock plastic containers and put the soaps in them. Works like a charm and makes them easy to travel with. Plus you don't have to mess with grating the soap etc. Hope that helps.

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    EL

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