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Cleaning Up:  Anyone made any soap lately?  |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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 Posted - Apr 18 2010 : 12:37:26 PM
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I haven't made any in awhile. So I decided today I would make some. I have the lye outside on the back porch cooling. The oils are in the pot waiting. I am going to make oatmeal and honey today. I am just going to add that to the almost finished soap and pour into a box mold. I am too impatient to French mill today. I want to have enough for the farmer's amrket in May.
What have ya'll been making?
Kris
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3332 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
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Posted - Apr 18 2010 : 12:59:46 PM
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I have made oodles and oodles of soap since January and just finished wrapping some Clementine earlier this morning.
I had a very big order for April 1st and am proud to say that By the Bay soap will be sold this summer in a quaint little shop on Mackinac Island. (This is the place where the movie Somewhere in Time was filmed)
I am very excited about that!
I have curing right now, Grapefruit, Cucumber Melon and some Red Clover tea---
"The best mirror is an old friend."
- George Herbert
Melody
Farmgirl #525
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Apr 18 2010 : 1:43:35 PM
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Awesome Melody! I love your soaps. Lori from Canada has been able to sell some of hers at a Hair Salon, just a thought :)
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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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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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
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Posted - Apr 20 2010 : 4:27:55 PM
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i was on here looking for the thread for a recipe for castile soap. the one that had some other oils in it. they were to help with trace?? anyone out there with that thread or recipe? thanks sherry so glad you started this kris. i still need to send you soap. now i am learning felt soap bars so cool sherrye no wash rag needed
the learn as we go silk purse farm
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tweedlebee
Farmgirl in Training
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Samantha
Spokane Valley
wa
USA
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Posted - Apr 21 2010 : 8:03:17 PM
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Last week I made a batch of oatmeal milk and honey and I can't wait for it to cure so I can start using it!
Farmgirl Sitster #1327
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Canadian farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lori
Ontario
Canada
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Posted - Apr 22 2010 : 3:03:03 PM
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I haven't been able to make as much lately as I want to, as my dad is very ill and in the hospital. But I did manage to get one batch made this week, Frutada Fiesta fragrance. It's a blend of coconut, pineapple and other tropical fruits. Very fresh!
Other scents I made recently are Lavender Patchouli, and Vanilla which turned very dark brown but smells great.
Yes, I sold lots of soap at the salon before Easter--people were buying it for gift baskets they were making!
Lori
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
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sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
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Posted - Apr 24 2010 : 06:55:01 AM
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lori,how is your dad doing? so sorry he is ill. hope he is better today.
i made a rich chocolate lavendar bar. i also made a pure bar with no scent which is my favorite. i plan on making more tomorrow. i am having fun with the wool and goat hair felt soap bars. sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
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CrystalinNC
Farmgirl at Heart
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Crystal
Rocky Mount
North Carolina
USA
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Posted - May 11 2010 : 4:55:14 PM
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I just got in an order of essential oils and a few other oils. I am hoping to get some lye ordered soon along with some pots for lip balm that I'll be making as well. I was hoping to give it a try before now, but things have been crazy around here with us finishing up school and my husband's loaded schedule lately. If my first runs go well, then lots of people will be getting soaps for Christmas.
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Canadian farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lori
Ontario
Canada
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Posted - May 12 2010 : 07:16:39 AM
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Dad is still critically ill, so I haven't made much soap lately, but I did make a batch of goat's milk soap on Monday to take my mind off things. I put ground oatmeal in it, and scented it with Oatmeal, Milk & Honey fragrance oil. Turned out beautifully, and smells scrumptious!
I sold 11 bars at my library for a Mother's Day fundraiser for them (donated 25% of sales).
Lori
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
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sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
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Posted - May 12 2010 : 07:46:23 AM
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wow lori, i am so sorry this has been a long journey for your family. i will carry you in my heart today. i will pray for your family and dad. i am like you. if i can do something it helps pass the time with a different thought in my head. keep us posted
sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
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simplefancies
True Blue Farmgirl
117 Posts
Tami Lynn
Longview
WA
USA
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Posted - May 12 2010 : 08:48:07 AM
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I need to make more. I need more for our personal use. I've been pressed by friends and family who have been given soap by me over the last 4 years to sell my soap but just haven't plunged that way yet. I was down at the farmers market and no one was selling soap down there the last couple of years. I could do it but I'm leary due to laws. I would want to purchase insurance but am afraid of not making enough to pay back the investment into insurance and ingredients.
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