WEBMar 21, 2016 · Essential oil or soap-making scent, if desired. Knife to cut the soap after it has set up, before it has cured. Put 1 quart of water in …
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WEBJan 31, 2024 · Step 1: Prepare the Lye Solution. In a well-ventilated area, carefully measure out 4 ounces of lye and 10 ounces of distilled water. Slowly add the lye to the water, …
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WEBCombine 8 ounces of coconut oil and 16 ounces of olive oil in a large pot. Heat the oils over low heat until they’re fully melted. In a separate container, combine 4.35 ounces of …
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WEBFeb 27, 2022 · This DIY soap recipe uses 2 pounds of tallow, 10 ounces of filtered, pure water, and 4.4 ounces lye. Some soap makers opt for cold process soap, but this recipe uses the hot process method.
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WEBStep One: Saving up Supplies. Wear goggles and gloves. Boil the white ashes from hardwood fires in a little bit of water for about ½ an hour. Rainwater is said to be the best because it is considered to be soft …
WEBMay 16, 2013 · Blend the oils and liquid in the crock pot for at least 3-5 minutes. We are working toward ” trace .”. Blend until the mixture becomes a thick, pudding like consistency. Once the mixture is pudding-like, …
WEBAug 21, 2016 · Use stick blender on and off for 5 minutes, stir by hand 5 minutes, etc. on and off until trace. Add essential oils and any natural coloring agents or textures, stir very well. Pour into mold and insulate for …
WEBJan 17, 2024 · Amish soap is special because it keeps things simple. It’s made with basic ingredients like lard, water, and lye, skipping the harsh chemicals in many soaps. This …
WEBOct 3, 2011 · Homemade Soap. 6 lb lard. 2 ½ pints water (town water works, but rain water is best. The older it is the better.) 1 lb lye. First get all the dirty lard together, put it in the kettle and melt it. Then weigh it after it …
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WEBJan 9, 2012 · Use only a glass bowl for the lye and water mixture, and mix it in a well-ventilated area. Do not breathe the fumes from the water and lye mixture. First, put the …
WEBSoap making is traditional art, made with fats or oils, lye (sodium hydroxide, originally derived from wood ashes), and water, milk or another liquid. Lye is a key ingredient to …
WEBFeb 1, 2021 · Step Four - Mix. Once the oil is transparent, remove it from the heat and allow to cool while mixing the lye and milk. Mix the lye and milk with a rubber spatula until all …
WEBHow To Make amish crumbly homemade soap. 1. sprinkle lye in last (very importain) Stir. Let stand 10 minutes, then stir again. Stir frequently for the first 1 1/2 hours. And every …
WEBDec 7, 2017 · To make neutral hand soap, slowly add water in small amounts until the egg is suspended in the solution. 3. Measure out (by liquid volume) 3 parts lye to 1 part oil. …
WEBAug 31, 2020 · The lye and water mixture will be very hot, so use a sturdy container and stay upwind if you can. We use half-gallon Mason jars to mix lye and water. Melt the fats …
WEBSTEP ONE: Mix the concentrated brown lye water and the grease, stir thoroughly, and give the chemical reaction between 30 minutes to 3 hours to gradually take place. Be patient. …