Lard Soap Making Recipes

Lard Soap Recipe with Extra Bubbles The Everyday Farmhouse

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 …

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A Basic Lard Soap Recipe That Looks Great Savvy …

WebOct 12, 2015 · Method. Step 1: In a separate container, mix the clay with a couple of teaspoons of distilled water and set it aside for later. Step 2: …

1. Start by watching the short video & full cold process tutorial here. 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. Weigh the water into a glass jug. In a separate container, weigh your sodium hydroxide/lye crystals. When you’re ready, slowly combine these by pouring your lye crystals into the water (not water into lye) and stirring. This will result in a chemical reaction, and the lye water will begin to increase in temperature and release noxious fumes. Turn your head and lean away while stirring, so as not to breathe any of the fumes in. now place it to one side, somewhere well ventilated, and allow to cool as we get on with our other steps.
2. Weigh and melt the lard. You can do this in a saucepan over a gentle heat, or in a large glass jug and use a series of 30-second bursts in the microwave. If you are using a saucepan, it is so important not to allow the lard to burn. Very gentle heat is all that is necessary.
3. Whilst your oils and lye are cooling weigh out your essential /fragrance oil and prepare your mold if needed. As mentioned earlier, lard soap batter reaches trace quickly so it's good to be prepared.
4. When the lye and oils have cooled to around 120° F (54C) to 90f (32c), pour the lye/water mixture into the oils in a thin stream.

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