tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post4506709099675845324..comments2024-03-28T21:58:41.783-04:00Comments on Home Joys: Homemade SoapGinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05420137490490341730noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-40530264134462941492015-01-27T12:26:39.296-05:002015-01-27T12:26:39.296-05:00Gina, if you like the look of the muffin tin shape...Gina, if you like the look of the muffin tin shape, try silicone muffin pans. They are flexible and the soap is usually easy to pop out.tweezlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-64370492303100416022014-10-04T18:48:38.327-04:002014-10-04T18:48:38.327-04:00I used fresh coffee grounds. I didn't think it...I used fresh coffee grounds. I didn't think it had much deodorizing affect but it looked nice and the grit helped in scrubbing.<br />GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420137490490341730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-2125705866615579192014-10-04T13:44:26.978-04:002014-10-04T13:44:26.978-04:00Question about your coffee soap. Did you use fres...Question about your coffee soap. Did you use fresh or used coffee grounds? And how well did the finished soap work as a deodorizer? Riley Ockerman https://www.blogger.com/profile/03097947427134933078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-86696974806009413562013-09-17T08:17:47.586-04:002013-09-17T08:17:47.586-04:00If you put your muffin tins in the freezer the col...If you put your muffin tins in the freezer the cold will shrink your soap so they will slide right out. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-34134916319929617582012-11-01T21:57:58.584-04:002012-11-01T21:57:58.584-04:00ok, I've got a book and some lye! My scales i...ok, I've got a book and some lye! My scales is not digital. . . maybe I need to borrow one. hm.Margohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16345165456341197559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-49163505030899671032012-02-07T21:46:00.115-05:002012-02-07T21:46:00.115-05:00I'm determined to make soap this winter too! ...I'm determined to make soap this winter too! THanks for all your details. I have the tallow and that's IT. I'll be back to look at your stories when I have a book and some lye.Margohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16345165456341197559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-12789926227767782532011-03-08T07:15:09.854-05:002011-03-08T07:15:09.854-05:00Hi Gina,
I love your and your sincerity about your...Hi Gina,<br />I love your and your sincerity about your "mistakes". We all make mistakes.<br />For complete technique about bar soap making: http://homemadesoapstore.com/soap-making-technique.<br />And for those who are attracted to liquid soap, they can visit http://homemadesoapstore.com/liquid-soap-making-techniqueAnonymoushttp://homemadesoapstore.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-60512143963269291122011-02-28T20:15:45.053-05:002011-02-28T20:15:45.053-05:00Anita -
It can be a challenge to find lye. Soap m...Anita - <br />It can be a challenge to find lye. Soap making websites sell it but you have to fill out paperwork to make sure you are using it for a good cause. You can find it sometimes at old fashioned (not chain) hardware stores. I bought my lye at a flea market from someone who sells cast iron pans and sells lye for cleaning cast iron. <br /><br />Hope you can find a good source. <br />GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420137490490341730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-32243688650540092052011-02-28T11:44:58.711-05:002011-02-28T11:44:58.711-05:00Where on earth do you buy Lye?
Anita Nova ScotiaWhere on earth do you buy Lye?<br />Anita Nova ScotiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-57716442233231603482011-02-26T02:19:40.788-05:002011-02-26T02:19:40.788-05:00I just made soap for the first time last month aft...I just made soap for the first time last month after getting the Homestead Blessings DVDs for Christmas. I was always intimidated by it until I saw how simple they made it look. I followed their basic recipe which produced a beautiful soap. I must have a really crummy stick blender though, because after 20 minutes of getting nowhere near trace I switched to a regular old whisk and saw results very quickly. I tried hand-milling some into coffee soaps using muffin tins as well and found it really difficult to get it out. I won't do that again either, unless I find some of those silicone tins that are flexible. I just tried hand-milling some of it and adding essential oils. It's curing right now so it hasn't hardened up enough to use yet. I'll be interested to see if I like it as well as the basic soap. All in all, I'm finding that it's totally worth it to make myself. I like it just as well if not better than the natural bars I've bought in the store and it's waaaaay more economical.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659490868053210396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-29654643023429520772011-02-25T23:17:40.183-05:002011-02-25T23:17:40.183-05:00I had to laugh out loud at your husband's comm...I had to laugh out loud at your husband's comment about the milk chocolate soap. What a sweet thing to say!<br /><br />I have never tried making soap, but have wanted to for a long time. You make it sound so easy, I think I'll give it a try. Thanks for sharing.Tinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-33499386164562919172011-02-25T21:02:53.084-05:002011-02-25T21:02:53.084-05:00Mrs. Trixi -
We render our lard on butcher day fr...Mrs. Trixi - <br />We render our lard on butcher day from the pork fat. Does your butcher render the lard for you? Or does he just give you the fat? You can find directions for rendering your own lard online.<br /><br /><br />Nidine - <br />If you don't have someone local you can watch - try finding some youtube videos. Homestead Blessings also has a good soap making dvd. I, too, find it helpful to watch instead of just read about it. <br /><br />GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420137490490341730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-38078337067334842762011-02-25T18:31:08.676-05:002011-02-25T18:31:08.676-05:00I have never maid soap...but I sure want to ...I a...I have never maid soap...but I sure want to ...I am somewhat scared ...I do well with watching someone do it and have them there to guide me...I am one of those visual learners...may be I will find the "guts" to try it on my own...<br />Your soaps looks beautiful!!...Nadinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17247631267803247410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-57026416965190518742011-02-25T17:41:50.443-05:002011-02-25T17:41:50.443-05:00I am curious did you render your lard first? We t...I am curious did you render your lard first? We too have some lard coming from our butchered pigs and I would also like to make soap this year. The recipes I have call for rendering your lard.Trixihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17196019426959996853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-54368165832031438022011-02-25T15:47:31.937-05:002011-02-25T15:47:31.937-05:00I have been making soap for us for years. And I ag...I have been making soap for us for years. And I agree, a stick blender is a must!! I make it with oils and various essentials and spices. My last batch was peppermint and I colored it with chlorophyll. It is a lovely mint green. I don't use artificial scents or colorings, because the point is natural. My husband will hardly use store bought stuff anymore.So I guess I am committed now. Loved hearing how it went for you!Tancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07621837474858503892noreply@blogger.com