Soapmaking

[Rebbetzin]

Rebbetzin, are you using a recipe that went through a lye calculator? The only reason I ask, is that most of the reason to "cure" soap is actually to dry out the moisture and harden it. Most soaps (for body use) are superfatted to 5% so the lye is already used up by the time you unmold it. I can unmold mine and not wear gloves and not have a single problem with it. Maybe yours is not superfatted? Just curious.

No, I was just using a recipe I found on the web. I have no idea if it is "superfatted"... there are more than double the "fats/oils" than any other ingredients in the recipe.

 

[aggieterpkatie]

Rebbetzin, are you using a recipe that went through a lye calculator? The only reason I ask, is that most of the reason to "cure" soap is actually to dry out the moisture and harden it. Most soaps (for body use) are superfatted to 5% so the lye is already used up by the time you unmold it. I can unmold mine and not wear gloves and not have a single problem with it. Maybe yours is not superfatted? Just curious.

No, I was just using a recipe I found on the web. I have no idea if it is "superfatted"... there are more than double the "fats/oils" than any other ingredients in the recipe.

Would you mind PMing me the recipe? I'd love to run it through a calculator just to see what it comes out to. If not, that's ok.

 

[GLENMAR]

I unmolded mine and even tried it with a wet washcloth, and it did not burn. Maybe that means I can use it as soon as I think its hard enough??

 

[EllieMay]

Is it possible to make soap without lye??
(sorry for the dumb newbie question...)

 

[Godsgrl]

Is it possible to make soap without lye??
(sorry for the dumb newbie question...)

I'd like to know also. Lye scares me.

 

[Rebbetzin]

Is it possible to make soap without lye??
(sorry for the dumb newbie question...)

I'd like to know also. Lye scares me.

Yes, it is possible... And lye can be dangerous.
You need to wear good hand and face protection in case of splashes. (Don't ask how I know!)

Many craft stores have a section with soap making supplies, and there are tons of suppliers on
the web.

Here are some links on making soap without lye.

This one has lots of recipes

http://www.countryfarm-lifestyles.com/soap-recipes.html

This is for glycerine based soap

http://www.livestrong.com/article/171209-how-to-make-natural-soap-without-lye/

This is a neat site...and an interesting oatmeal soap recipe.

http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-b...soap/recipe-for-oatmeal-melt-and-pour-soap-2/

there are tons and tons of websites on soapmaking

Use the words "melt and pour soap recipes" and you will have many places to
choose.

 

[WhiteMountainsRanch]

Awesome thread. We're just getting into making soap and I will definitely be taking the time to read all this!

 

[Godsgrl]

Is it possible to make soap without lye??
(sorry for the dumb newbie question...)

I'd like to know also. Lye scares me.

Yes, it is possible... And lye can be dangerous.
You need to wear good hand and face protection in case of splashes. (Don't ask how I know!)

Many craft stores have a section with soap making supplies, and there are tons of suppliers on
the web.

Here are some links on making soap without lye.

This one has lots of recipes

http://www.countryfarm-lifestyles.com/soap-recipes.html

This is for glycerine based soap

http://www.livestrong.com/article/171209-how-to-make-natural-soap-without-lye/

This is a neat site...and an interesting oatmeal soap recipe.

http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-b...soap/recipe-for-oatmeal-melt-and-pour-soap-2/

there are tons and tons of websites on soapmaking

Use the words "melt and pour soap recipes" and you will have many places to
choose.

thank you so much, I'm really excited to try this!

 

[Rebbetzin]

I went back and looked at all the previous posts.

It was a while ago now that I posted my soap labels.
I came up with a new label for Travel size soaps.

The goats went on a "vacation" and it fits right into
a "Travel" theme.

 

[Vickir73]

Question, when I froze my milk (or I should say when the ex put the milk in the freezer, unbeknownst to me he did not lay it flat) it has froze sitting "upright" so it's more of a ball shape than flat. How big of an issue will this cause? I haven't tried making soap yet, but have started by my stuff and I'm wondering if the thickness of the frozen milk will be an issue or if I should just unthaw it and give it to the dogs.

Also, it's been frozen for several months - will that be an issue?

Where do y'all get your molds? I've bought a few silicone molds from amazon (they aren't as big as I thought they would be) and they are little - like the size of those mini reeces cups. Could I still use these?