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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
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Hannah
Washington
USA
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 Posted - Jul 23 2011 : 1:14:14 PM
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I'm making my first batch of goats milk soap next week and I am so excited! Are their any other soap makers out there that might have some tips for me before I make my first batch?
Hugs,
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219!
"Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away."
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FarmDream
True Blue Farmgirl
1085 Posts
Julie
TX
USA
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Posted - Jul 23 2011 : 4:25:25 PM
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Congratulations! Some tips I can give are to wear protective clothing..long sleeve shirt, gloves. That lye is a tricky little beast. Vinegar will neutralize lye, so have a little handy if you get it on you. I haven't made goat's milk soap but I have heard it's easier to work with if you freeze it in ice cube trays.
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
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Posted - Jul 23 2011 : 7:34:32 PM
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I am SO excited for you! I'm going to go to a class at my extension office on how to make cold process soap. I'm hoping to make some of my own in the future!
Farmgirl #2879 :)
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
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Posted - Jul 23 2011 : 7:37:45 PM
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Also, I've heard to have a good camera to take pictures of your results and share with your farmgirls! ;)
Farmgirl #2879 :)
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com
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natesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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angela
martinsville
indiana
USA
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Posted - Jul 23 2011 : 9:35:10 PM
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If you freeze the milk first and do the blendin carefully you will get a nice white soap.
If you aren't concerned with the color, you don't have to freeze it. You will get a brown colored soap.
Both smell and work the same, just different colors.
I didn't freeze mine. The brown soap has been fine for my family. My 2y/o loves that what she calls 'mommy soap' is brown like the dirt. LOL!
Farmgirl Sister #1438
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
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Posted - Jul 23 2011 : 11:05:53 PM
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Thank you guys so much!
Megan, I'm so excited for you!!! I took a soap making class and it was TONS of fun! I will be sure to take some pics!
Hugs,
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219!
"Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away."
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