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knewslady
True Blue Farmgirl
555 Posts
Kathy
Russellville
KY
USA
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 Posted - Aug 22 2007 : 7:32:54 PM
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For those of you who make soap, do you use the stick blender. It seems the more I read, the more info I am trying to store away but I have read so much about the stick blender and I was wondering if you experienced soap makers use one?
Thanks
Kathy
Will always be a farmgirl at heart
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Aug 22 2007 : 8:02:31 PM
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| I have been brushing elbows with some very experienced ones on here, and I do believe they do use stick blenders!! |
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Jana
True Blue Farmgirl
482 Posts
Jana
Eau Claire
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Aug 23 2007 : 01:06:29 AM
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I dabbled in soapmaking for a while and a stick blender made it go so much easier as far as getting the soap completely mixed and to trace. Its worth the $10 or so it will cost you!
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
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Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Aug 23 2007 : 04:37:07 AM
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I use one. It takes no time at all to come to trace. I know one friend does not like to use it, cause the motor burns out to fast. She prefers to stir. I have not had that problem.
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Posted - Aug 23 2007 : 07:14:23 AM
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Yes I use one and it is wonderful! Mine is an Oster which has a removable "stick" which makes cleaning so much easier. It makes the soap trace so much faster. Just be careful and don't run it for more than a couple of minutes at a time. What I do is run my blender for a couple of minutes, turn it off and continue to stir with the blender off for a minute or so, then turn it back on and use for a couple of more minutes, etc. Continue to do this until you reach trace. This will help so you don't burn the motor out. Also make sure to keep the blade on the bottom of the pot while you're using it so you don't splatter soap which is caustic, will eat holes in things, and burn your skin (ask me how I know about this one!).
My dream is to have a Kitchenaid mixer to use for soapmaking which really makes it nice.
Good tip on cleaning your blender when you've poured your soap and are ready to clean up -- fill your soap pot with sudsy water then immerse the end of the blender in the water. Turn on for about 30 seconds. Gets all the soap out of blade and makes clean up great.
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BotanicalBath
True Blue Farmgirl
1014 Posts
Elizabeth
Ohio
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Posted - Aug 23 2007 : 10:10:13 AM
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Yes I do, I have made soap with out it and I will never do that again.
I have 2 Kitchen Aids and I think I am down to 4 brauns. Get one with a detachable bottom.... it just makes life much easier.
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Aug 23 2007 : 12:20:55 PM
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I use a stick blender when I make mine. It makes (like everyone has said) it so much faster and easier and I feel like it gives a more reliable trace than hand stirring. I feel like the soap gets mixed better and I have had less issues with seperation due to losing heat before trace.
Alee
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