Specialty Gardening: Container Renovations 5! (smile), 1 by KatG

KatG wrote:
Tina and Irwells...

I tried making soap years ago and it really discouraged me because it was like a lump of glue when I finished. Maybe I'm more patient now, but I had bought a few really nice bars of goatmilk soap and thought...why can't I make this?

I have to say that I just LOVE making it! it sounds weird, but you have all these liquid oils and all of a sudden they're solid. Love experimenting with the fragrances too.

It's not that hard and you have to get over the Lye thing unfortunately, you can't make soap without it. You just have to be really carefull as it can be really dangerous. (spills, splashes, etc).

I basically picked it all up again from the Internet...there are so many soap-making sites. They range from recipes using Crisco/Deer Fat to some really exotic oils.

Soap making is just such a real interesting challenge...and I get so Peed-off, when it doesn't turn out. And you never know as it takes weeks to cure.Right now I've got a beautiful batch of Rose soap that is turning so dark in color??? Smells fantastic, but I don't like the color! Most likely, it's because of the fragrance oils...Who knows?

I'm using some incredible oils though and you can sure feel it on your skin when you bathe. - Sweet Almond. Apricot kernel, Avocado, Coconut, Olive, Cocoa Butter, Palm, Shea Butter, Sunflower Seed Oil, and Goats milk.

It's really enjoyable and rewarding...I think the key is precise measurements. I bought a great little digital scale and it's really helped to make better soap. If anybody would like a recipe, let me know.

Kat

My friend has been selling it in his store...Made some attractive packaging for it...


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