I thought I'd start a new topic for this, as I know there are other soap makers here.
I used a recipe from A Simple Life magazine from 2011. But there are dozens of recipes on the internet. I have an old soap making book with photographs and helpful tips, which I also used for reference.
I found out that most "soaps" nowdays are not soap, but rather detergents. Soap has to have fat and lye. Goat milk can be the fat, or coconut oil, or olive oil--lots of varieties there. But, as my soap book says, anyone who says he can make soap without lye is "lyeing".
Because it had been so long since I'd made any before it was quite messy! If I do it again sooner I'm sure it would be easier and tidier.
The soap is in the mold right now, but as soon as I cut some I'll share a picture or two. Now I have to clean up the mess. O dear!
I used my iron pot, but it didn't have any rust in it, so my soap is lovely and white. I even used rainwater, hoping to add a little color to it. I was hoping for a more primitive look. I did add lavender buds to it, so it has some texture.
Other soap makers may chime in with recipes and tips.
I used a recipe from A Simple Life magazine from 2011. But there are dozens of recipes on the internet. I have an old soap making book with photographs and helpful tips, which I also used for reference.
I found out that most "soaps" nowdays are not soap, but rather detergents. Soap has to have fat and lye. Goat milk can be the fat, or coconut oil, or olive oil--lots of varieties there. But, as my soap book says, anyone who says he can make soap without lye is "lyeing".
Because it had been so long since I'd made any before it was quite messy! If I do it again sooner I'm sure it would be easier and tidier.
The soap is in the mold right now, but as soon as I cut some I'll share a picture or two. Now I have to clean up the mess. O dear!
I used my iron pot, but it didn't have any rust in it, so my soap is lovely and white. I even used rainwater, hoping to add a little color to it. I was hoping for a more primitive look. I did add lavender buds to it, so it has some texture.
Other soap makers may chime in with recipes and tips.