WebSprinkle ⅓ of the lye flakes or beads into the water jug that is sitting in your sink, stir it a few times and step back from the fumes. Wait …
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Web4 oz. Shea Butter 13.5 oz. water 5.6 oz. lye Nourishing 2 oz. Sweet Almond Oil 2 oz. Avocado Oil 8 oz. Coconut Oil 2 oz. Hempseed Oil 16 oz. Olive Oil 8 oz. Palm Oil 4 oz. Shea Butter 2 oz. Wheatgerm Oil 2 …
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WebPlace the soap-making pot with the solid oils on the stove over medium-low heat. Slowly melt the oils while stirring gently. Monitor the temperature with a thermometer. Turn off the heat when the oils get to …
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WebHomemade soaps using the cold process method make a great project for using an abundance of aromatic and antibacterial herbs such as rosemary, sage, thyme, and …
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WebThere is a specific, although not difficult, process for making cold processed soap at home. First, gather all your ingredients, equipment, and safety gear. …
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WebBasic cold process soap making supplies. Basic cold process soap recipe: beginner's Bastille soap. Step 1: Prep work. Step 2: Prepare the lye solution. Step 3: Melt and combine oils. Step 4: Combine …
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WebMelt them over low heat and heat them up to 130-140 degrees. Set them aside to cool. After 2 hours, check the temperature of both solutions. They should be around 110 degrees. (A range of 100-120 …
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WebThat’s 30% olive oil, 30% coconut oil, 30% palm oil, and 10% of something special – rice bran oil, sweet almond oil, shea butter, or mango butter are all good options. The additional oils and butters each add a unique feeling …
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WebThis is a must-have, that you might actually have to spend a bit on. You need to be able to accurately weigh your ingredients, and you want a scale that measures to the hundredth of an ounce, if possible. …
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WebStir the lye into the water until dissolved. Note, the chemical reaction will cause it to heat up quickly. Set aside to cool to about 120-130°F. Melt the lard and olive oil in a small …
WebIdeal Temperatures for Cold Process Soap Making. Personally, I make soap when the oils are between 85-120°F (29-49°C) and err on the cooler side if I’m using …
WebTo make a cold process soap you would incorporate any additives and pour it into the mold as soon as it reached trace (more about trace later). For hot …
WebThis video demonstrates the full method for cold process soap making using an easy beginner recipe (scroll down for recipe). Beginner's Guide to Cold Process Soap …
WebThis is a great recipe for a bar of soap that everyone in the family can use. It is moisturizing, has lots of lather, and is gentle on the skin. If you wan
Web6.6 oz. fluid oz. distilled water: You need water or another liquid to dissolve the lye so that it can mixed into the fats to make soap. 2.6 oz. lye/sodium hydroxide: Lye …
WebIn this excerpt, she gives her recipe for making a basic cold-process soap. Ingredients: • 6 ounces water • 2 1/4 ounces lye • 10 ounces olive oil • 6 ounces coconut …
How to Make Cold Process Soap STEP 1. Weigh lye a heatproof container. Weigh water in a separate container. ... STEP 2. Carefully pour the lye into water, stirring gently with a heatproof utensil until the lye has fully dissolved. STEP 3. While the lye solution is cooling, weigh oils or solid ...
Fragrance oil used at 1 oz. per pound. Typically fragrance oils should not be used at more than 6% of a cold process soap recipe however this can vary depending on the manufacturer. For this particular recipe I used Nature’s Garden Candles Fig Lychee fragrance oil.
The lye will have saponified the oils in the recipe, leaving you with oodles and oodles of natural, skin nourishing glycerin. Glycerin is a natural byproduct of any basic cold process soap recipe. Most commercially produced soaps remove glycerin and replace it with synthetic detergents and cleansers.
The basic method of making soap from scratch is called cold process. Start by putting on the safety goggles and rubber gloves. Lye is a caustic and dangerous chemical that can cause serious burns. Place a pitcher on the scale and zero out the weight. Add distilled water to the pitcher until it weighs the amount called for in your specific recipe.