WEBSep 16, 2022 · Loofah soaps are easy to make with this technique. Melt the base, add extras, and cut the loofahs in the color of your choice so they fit in the mold. Then pour …
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WEBIncreasing your hard to soft oil ratio, by using a higher percentage of hard oils ( oils that are solid at room temperature) Adding stearic acid at 0.5% to 1% of the total soap formula. …
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WEBFeb 14, 2024 · Then, pour the liquid oils in, too. When both the pot of oils and the lye solution are about 100 ° F (38 ° C), gently pour the lye solution into the oils. Using a stick …
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WEBMay 16, 2013 · Measure the fats/oils by weight and then place in a crock pot to melt on low heat. Once melted, add the lye/liquid mixture to the …
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WEBJun 15, 2023 · Decorate with dried flower petals and herbs, if desired. Leave it on the counter to cool and harden or insulate it to force gelling. Leave the soap for two days before unmolding, cutting into bars (if …
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WEBNov 6, 2018 · Make sure you are making the soap in a well-ventilated area. Put on your gloves and eye protection, your mask, apron, and long rubber gloves. Pour the mineral water into a large glass/sturdy plastic jug or …
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WEBYou make soap from scratch by blending together: A liquid: Water, goat’s milk, beer, etc. Oils or fats: Coconut oil, olive oil, tallow, etc. A caustic: Sodium hydroxide (AKA lye) for solid bar soap, potassium hydroxide …
WEBDec 5, 2020 · Then bring it into the center of the pan and hold it against the bottom of the pan. Not moving the immersion blender, pulse for a couple of seconds. Then gently stir. Keep repeating this pulse then stir process …
WEBMar 12, 2024 · Step 1: Melting Oils and Fats. Use a digital scale to weigh out the lard, shea butter, coconut oil, and castor oil, then add them to a small saucepan or double boiler. …
WEBOct 2, 2019 · Superfatting your soap is easy. In fact, most lye calculators will calculate it for you. If not, you can just figure your lye, and then 'discount' it by your percentage. For …
WEBAug 31, 2020 · We use half-gallon Mason jars to mix lye and water. Melt the fats in a large stock pot on the stove at the same time, and let both cool to about 90-100 degrees …
WEBSet aside until cooled to 140F. In a separate container, individually weigh out each of the fats before pouring into a large, lye-safe container. Mix well by hand, using a lye-safe …
WEBMar 10, 2020 · To add plain sugar directly to your lye water, measure 1 teaspoon of sugar per pound of base oils. Add the sugar to your warm lye water and stir to dissolve. To use …
WEBVery carefully add the lye mixture to the oils and mix for a few minutes. Next, with a stick blender, taking care not to splash, thoroughly beat the mixture until it is about as thick as …
WEBJun 13, 2019 · Weigh your caustic soda according to the recipe from the soap calculator. Melt the lard in a pot on the stove until it reaches between 37°C and 51°C. In a well …
WEBApr 29, 2022 · Once the fats and oils are melted, set the saucepan aside to cool along with the lye. Once the lye and the fats are cooled to approximately 115 degrees or within ten …