Not a bad batch first time making soap. I use the traditional hot process method in a crock pot and it was so fun! I just used a clean plastic bag to line a small lunch box container and it worked perfect for the first small test batch of 500g. The lavender buds didn’t quite all stick on well and it was a little annoying having them fall off and flying around making a bit of a mess but smells soooooooo good :D
Hot process soap making stages I had first time:
Hot process soap making “apple sauce” stage Hot process soap making "pudding" stage  Hot process soap making "vaseline" stage  Moulding soap and waiting for it to cool down  Cleaning up with soaping water how convenient!!  |
I gave a good lot of soaps out to family and friends to try out. I couldn’t wait to do the next batch haha and loved making it look pretty, will keep working on different designs and colours to make it more attractive
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MAKE YOUR OWN!
Those of you who want to start making your own soap, click this link to see the steps I use to making soap: Hot Process Soap Making
Recipe follows:
34% Olive oil
14% Coconut oil*
14% Palm oil ^from sustainable resources
7% Shea butter*
22% Purified water
10% Sodium hydroxide (lye)
Optional:
2-3% Lavender soap fragrant/essentail oil
Ultramarine Violet (mineral colour)
Dried Lavender buds, chopped (optional)
Adapted from original recipe: http://www.creativetimesmagazine.com/tutorial/How+to+Make+the+Best+Moisturizing+Hand+Soap
NOTE: I am a AMATEUR at soap making and still learning so please run the recipe off soap-making lye calculators to make sure everything stable before proceeding.
Lye calculators:
http://www.brambleberry.com/Pages/Lye-Calculator.aspx
http://www.thesage.com/calcs/LyeCalc.html
http://soapcalc.net/calc/soapcalcwp.asp
NOTE: You can replace any raw ingredient in the recipe with your favourite oil/liquid. The final product outcome will vary depending on what type/brand of raw ingredient you use e.g., some brands of aloe vera gels have a thicker consistency and some others are more fluid.
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Recipe follows:
34% Olive oil
14% Coconut oil*
14% Palm oil ^from sustainable resources
7% Shea butter*
22% Purified water
10% Sodium hydroxide (lye)
Optional:
2-3% Lavender soap fragrant/essentail oil
Ultramarine Violet (mineral colour)
Dried Lavender buds, chopped (optional)
Adapted from original recipe: http://www.creativetimesmagazine.com/tutorial/How+to+Make+the+Best+Moisturizing+Hand+Soap
NOTE: I am a AMATEUR at soap making and still learning so please run the recipe off soap-making lye calculators to make sure everything stable before proceeding.
Lye calculators:
http://www.brambleberry.com/Pages/Lye-Calculator.aspx
http://www.thesage.com/calcs/LyeCalc.html
http://soapcalc.net/calc/soapcalcwp.asp
NOTE: You can replace any raw ingredient in the recipe with your favourite oil/liquid. The final product outcome will vary depending on what type/brand of raw ingredient you use e.g., some brands of aloe vera gels have a thicker consistency and some others are more fluid.
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Remember, we are what we eat, drink, breathe, think, feel and put on our skin. Love yourself and fuel yourself with the best!
Thanks for dropping by. Have a wonderful day
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