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SheilaC
True Blue Farmgirl
1948 Posts
Sheila
Vermont
USA
1948 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 01 2008 : 10:54:37 AM
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| All you soap makers, I'd like to know how you learned to make soap? Did you take classes? Read about it and try it? Learn from a friend? Just interested. Thanks! |
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BarefootGoatGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1495 Posts
Corrine
North Carolina
USA
1495 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2008 : 1:31:49 PM
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i learned from a book i got at the library...cant even remember the name of it now.
What we write today slipped into our souls some other day when we were alone and doing nothing.
-Brenda Ueland
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
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herbquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
891 Posts
Kristine
Bonney Lake
Wa
USA
891 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2008 : 2:06:07 PM
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The best website with a HUGE amount of correct information, that I have used throughout the years is http://www.millersoap.com These people are amazing. Great pictures, recipes, instructions!!!!
I printed off a whole binder full of their stuff.
Have fun soaping...once you start you won't want to use store bought ever again!!!
Blessings,
Kristine ~ Mother of Many & Herbalist
www.herbalmomma.com
Farmgirl Sister #97
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Feb 01 2008 : 4:37:47 PM
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I learned by reading websites!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
Please come visit Nora and I our our new blog:
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4206 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4206 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2008 : 6:36:35 PM
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I took a class for my first batch of Lard soap. After that I just jumped in and made it from recipes. All cold process. Live and learn!
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2008 : 10:11:00 PM
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I read everything I could get my hands on about soapmaking. Millers website is an excellent source of information. She will have easy recipes that you can use for your first batch. I also did lots of research on oils and butters for the effects they have on the skin. Here's a good beginner recipe. It makes about 2 lbs of soap. That way if it doesn't turn out right you haven't wasted a lot of ingredients.
14 ounces Olive Oil
9 ounces Coconut Oil
9 ounces Palm Oil
4.56 ounces lye
11.31 ounces distilled water
Scent at .5 ounce per pound of oils depending on what you are using.
I did run this through my SoapMaker program but I would recommend running this through a lye calculator yourself. Majestic Mountain Sage has a good one. http://www.thesage.com/calcs/lyecalc2.php
I'm always happy to answer questions. Just email me.
Hugs,
Kay
PS Once you make your first batch you'll be hooked.
My Etsy Shop http://therusticcottage.etsy.com
The Rustic Cottage Blog http://therusticcottage.blogspot.com
Farmgirl Flair Etsy Team http://farmgirlsonetsy.blogspot.com
PROUD FARMGIRL SISTER #100
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BarefootGoatGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1495 Posts
Corrine
North Carolina
USA
1495 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2008 : 12:17:38 AM
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| so true, kay! once i made my first batch of soap, i made 3 more batches in the same week. i had soap drying everywhere! i wish i had the space and time to make soap now, maybe i should try bartering for some. it is so much nicer than the store bought kind. |
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Shirley
True Blue Farmgirl
734 Posts
Shirley
Olympia
Wa
USA
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Posted - Feb 02 2008 : 12:49:38 AM
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I took a class
When I make soap I try to make 4-5 batches in a day. I get about 28 bars out of each batch, so I too have soap everywhere. I make it in the kitchen ,but mix the lye and water outside.
I do have a nice drying rack that I bought from a gal in Alma ,wa with pull out shelves, with screem in the bottems. |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2008 : 2:28:07 PM
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I'm having the same problem. I had a closet totally devoted to my soap in my house. Now that I'm in an apartment it is a challenge where to store it. I asked on one of soap lists for ideas. One gal said she takes those plastic shoes boxes, puts the cut soap in them, leaves the lid off, and then lays a couple of paint stir sticks across the top. Then she stacks another box on the top of that and so on and so on. She also uses a sticky label on each box with the type of soap and the date. I'm going to try this. But the only place I have to do this is in the corner of my bedroom.
Corrine, I'd be happy to barter with you. I'm low on soap right now but will be making more next week. So it will be about 2 weeks before it's ready. Just let me know.
My Etsy Shop http://therusticcottage.etsy.com
The Rustic Cottage Blog http://therusticcottage.blogspot.com
Farmgirl Flair Etsy Team http://farmgirlsonetsy.blogspot.com
PROUD FARMGIRL SISTER #100
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Montrose Girl
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm
1360 Posts
Laurie
Montrose
CO
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Posted - Jul 06 2008 : 08:02:48 AM
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I'd love to make soap but all the recipes I see call for coconut oil. My mom is highly allergic! *sigh*
Best Growing |
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Brew Crew
True Blue Farmgirl
676 Posts
Molly
Arizona
676 Posts |
Posted - Jul 06 2008 : 3:28:29 PM
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Laurie, there are some great subs out there for coconut. Palm Kernel oil is one (although you might have to order from an online supplier). Also, you could try a castile soap (100% olive oil); you just have to wait a bit longer to use those (they are slow to cure). Good luck!
The Biz www.tvalahandmade.com
The Blog: http://blog.tvalahandmade.com/
The Bits www.happydalehobby.blogspot.com/
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Jana
True Blue Farmgirl
482 Posts
Jana
Eau Claire
Wisconsin
USA
482 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2008 : 01:11:48 AM
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I learned from a class on the internet (sorry, can't remember the source now) but it was for making soap in a crockpot. Its easy and I was very pleased with the results!
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2287 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2287 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2008 : 12:08:19 AM
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I'm self-taught; did a lot of reading and research then jumped in a gave it a try. It was successful so I just kept making it, supplying a large extended family with soap.
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