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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
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Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
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 Posted - Jul 05 2009 : 4:03:13 PM
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Been a long weekend feeling a little restless so I decided to make some soap. I just finished a rather large batch of get this.... Orange Essential Oil, Lemon balm, and Orange Thyme soap with Lemon balm and Orange Thyme infused pure virgin olive oil and sprinkled throughout with bits of Lemon balm and Orange thyme picked from my herb garden and chopped fine. The house smells very citrusy and refreshing.
Can't wait until it is cured and ready to go! 
Melody
Farmgirl #525
http://melodynotes-melodynotes.blogspot.com
www.lemonverbenasoap.etsy.com |
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Tidy Aprons
True Blue Farmgirl
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Oney Farmgirl #638
Colorado
USA
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Posted - Jul 05 2009 : 4:27:31 PM
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Oh my gosh, that sounds absolutely yummy smelling. I bet it feels great using it too. Is soap making a soothing activity? I've never done it and I'm curious. I'd love to learn how.
~Oney~
"There's something a little holy in taking care of the places we inhabit, in summoning sheen. And there's a power in watching over our spaces, the rooms we move within, the sets where our life stories unfold." ~Lori Hall Steele |
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AuntieM
True Blue Farmgirl
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Marjorie
Holly Springs
NC
USA
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Posted - Jul 05 2009 : 5:02:48 PM
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| Sounds delicious! Soapmaking is an activity I've not done yet, but would love to give it a try. I have lots of herbs to choose from in my garden. |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Jul 05 2009 : 6:02:35 PM
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Sounds great Melody :) I bet your home smells just wonderful! How long does the soap take to cure?
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3319 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3319 Posts |
Posted - Jul 05 2009 : 6:12:02 PM
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It's relaxing for me, but then again so is ironing!!
It's quite a process you have to know the perecentages of fat/ratio that you use.... I only use vegetable based oils...and temperature is very key.
It took us nine (9) different batches in the beginning 4 years ago, before we hit on the right recipe we felt worked the best for our little business. I like to have at least one or two batches curing at all times during the year (which comes out to about 8-lbs a batch) and we like to cure ours for at least 4-weeks as it makes for a longer lasting bar and the pH level is best.
There are a lot of wonderful info sites on the net that you could look up. I worked closely with a lady in Washington by the name of Miller. I think if you type in Millers Soap it should bring up the site. It's been a while since I referred to it, she is very good about answering questions for newbies and just an all around very nice lady!
Melody
Farmgirl #525
http://melodynotes-melodynotes.blogspot.com
www.lemonverbenasoap.etsy.com |
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Especially For You
True Blue Farmgirl
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Tina
Watkinsville
GA
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Posted - Jul 06 2009 : 09:07:23 AM
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Melody,
I got some of your soap in a barter. We (including my DH) loved it. What is your favoite? And do you have new sents?
Tina
P.S. How is your DD? We are still praying for her. |
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3319 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3319 Posts |
Posted - Jul 06 2009 : 12:54:08 PM
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Tina...Glad you like my soap!
I think I have what is current as far as scents go on my etsy site;
www.lemonverbenasoap.etsy.com. Plus I have Ocean breeze curing and the Orange Thyme soap curing. Were you looking for anything particular?
Oh I almost forgot. My blue glass atomizer bottles arrived today and I have filled those with Lavender Essential Oil "Cooling Mist"....they are just lovely and nothing like a fresh "spritz" of lavender on your skin or linens!!
DD is doing just wonderful...we are so thankful. She continues with medication and her counseling once a week. The difference is jaw-dropping. Thank you so much for asking! Please, please continue with your prayers Tina.
Talk to you soon!!
Melody
Farmgirl #525
http://melodynotes-melodynotes.blogspot.com
www.lemonverbenasoap.etsy.com |
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