WebSlowly drizzle lye solution into oils, carefully stirring with heavy-duty spatula until all lye solution has been mixed with the oils. If using a stick blender, gently set blender into oils and give short bursts throughout the pan until you see the solution begin to thicken.
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WebThis recipe is for a 1 1/2 lb. batch of homemade soap. The 1 1/2 lbs. is the amount of oil you use in your soap. If you have a bigger or smaller mold, be sure to run your soap through a lye calculator like this one. Each oil uses lye differently so you need to …
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WebThe first step of making your own soap with lye is to measure the lye and water in two separate stainless steel bowls, using a kitchen scale. Then, combine them by pouring the lye
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WebPrepare the Lye. While melting the fats, pour four and a half cups of soft water into the stainless steel saucepan. Carefully add the lye to the water, stirring gently with a plastic spoon. Be careful not to inhale the fumes. Set the mixture aside to cool to 85 degrees.
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WebPut the melted oil into a large soap pot over low heat. Weigh and add the liquid oils to the melted solid oils in the soap pot. Add Lye to Oils When both the lye and the oils are at about 100 F, slowly pour the lye solution into the oils. Stir the mixture with a …
WebLye ― Water Solution. 78 grams lye (sodium hydroxide) 228 grams distilled water. *Please note this recipe will make a soap with very little bubbles. Additive and scent at light trace. 30 to 50 grams of your favorite …
WebStep 3: Drill a small hole at the base of the barrel. Step 4: Place rocks or bricks in barrel. Step 5: Add straw. Step 6: Add hardwood ashes. Step 7: Add water. Step 8: Put a cork in it. Step 9: Wait. Step 10: Test the lye concentration. How to turn your liquid …
WebTo make this DIY soap with coconut and olive oils, you’ll need: 20 oz. coconut oil 10 oz. olive oil 9 oz. distilled water 4.78 oz. 100 percent pure lye 20 to 40 drops of essential oils, if
WebMethods of making homemade soap. There are 3 basic methods of making soap at home. Cold process – cold process soap takes about 4-6 weeks to cure before using the soap. Hot process – heated and cooked …
WebNow, slowly, pour the lye into the water, using a plastic spatula to stir until dissolved. The water will start to heat when it reacts with the lye (caustic soda/sodium hydroxide), it will need to cool until it reaches the required temperature (see specific recipe). 310 grams Distilled Water, 145 grams Soapmaking Lye.
WebNever use hot water when mixing and never ever add water to the lye. Mix by adding lye to room temperature or cool water in a sturdy glass container. Again, never add water to the lye! This mixture will get very hot and release steam at first. Stir with a …
WebA basic balanced recipe should have some of at least the first three oil categories—hard, lathering, and moisturizing. So a basic recipe could be: 30% tallow. 25% coconut oil. 45% olive oil. That would be a great, balanced basic bar of soap. Now, if you …
WebStir lye and water until thoroughly dissolved, Being sure to stir lye into the water, and not dumping water onto lye in the crock. 2. Add warm melted lard to lye water. Stir evenly and constantly till somewhat thickened. Then add borax and ammonia. Stir slowly for 5 …
WebSet the pot on the stovetop over medium-low heat until the water gently boils and the soap base begins melting. If using a microwave, place the base in a microwave-safe container and heat it on