tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post3258592571573001071..comments2024-03-20T21:54:36.152+10:00Comments on Going Grey and Slightly Green: Coconut Milk and Lemon Balm SoapNanna Chelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-86853679284745876622016-12-01T08:06:24.048+10:002016-12-01T08:06:24.048+10:00Chel this looks glorious! I haven't tried coco...Chel this looks glorious! I haven't tried coconut milk yet, so I think this is next on my list. I get the white flecks too, and it can be either fat pockets, air bubbles or undissolved lye. If you dig one out and put it on a white tissue or paper towel, and wet it slightly, you'll know for sure. If it goes or leaks brown, it's live lye and unfortunately you'll have to bin the whole lot. I know, heartbreaking. But usually, it's fat pockets, common when using a method without thermometers. Feel it between your fingers, and if it feels kind of waxy, it's fat, and it's fine. I think it adds a nice rustic character myself ;-) Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-27372362629728352962016-11-27T21:25:26.742+10:002016-11-27T21:25:26.742+10:00I second that Chel, the first batch of soap you ma...I second that Chel, the first batch of soap you make will overcome any fear...just treat the lye mix as you would boiling water...bad burn, if you don't have a healthy respect for what you are handling....have a go MargaretPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12990336317308988689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-34524068997712732682016-11-27T12:54:34.800+10:002016-11-27T12:54:34.800+10:00Guida, perhaps you could go to one of Racheal'...Guida, perhaps you could go to one of Racheal's soap making sessions and pour in the lye to get used to handling it. You just have to be careful and have a healthy fear of it. Once you have made your first batch you will wonder what held you back. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-28540255658345169712016-11-27T12:52:27.488+10:002016-11-27T12:52:27.488+10:00Basic soap is just as good, Mr.HM. If I had that m...Basic soap is just as good, Mr.HM. If I had that many girls in my house they would have to be happy with basic everything :-)Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-63566598070545184272016-11-27T12:51:18.846+10:002016-11-27T12:51:18.846+10:00Sally, I tend to trust that what Gavin sells doesn...Sally, I tend to trust that what Gavin sells doesn't have nasties in it. Experimenting is such fun I must say. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-69656114954279362892016-11-27T10:21:30.236+10:002016-11-27T10:21:30.236+10:00Wow your soap making is looking great. I love the ...Wow your soap making is looking great. I love the combinations you use, you really should try selling it. Before you ask, no I haven't tried making it yet, I cant quite get over the fear factor. I have however made bread with my 'Camille', today is my second loaf, sadly its not looking really good. Hope it tastes better than it looks. Take care, Guida.Guidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11876757518120983692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-39312387164206265452016-11-26T21:47:45.720+10:002016-11-26T21:47:45.720+10:00I've gone back to just basic soap making....bu...I've gone back to just basic soap making....but I sure am loving watching you experiment. I really like the soap stamp you have too.Phil Poggeauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10528068263542083696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-48230497760355134142016-11-26T21:03:50.646+10:002016-11-26T21:03:50.646+10:00Beautiful looking soaps Chel. I too love the stamp...Beautiful looking soaps Chel. I too love the stamp. I've frozen some whey in ice cube trays, ready for making my next batch. I also love the experimenting aspect of soap making. Thanks for the links to Gavin for soap supplies.Jembella Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07646075804716647311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-11732180358594284452016-11-26T17:11:51.451+10:002016-11-26T17:11:51.451+10:00Margaret, I bought the stamp on eBay a few years a...Margaret, I bought the stamp on eBay a few years ago but it doesn't seem to be available anymore unfortunately. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-44151191903952718932016-11-26T14:35:03.475+10:002016-11-26T14:35:03.475+10:00New soap looks lovely, I'm sure it smells div...New soap looks lovely, I'm sure it smells divine, any Lemon, lime type fragrance is lovely for the hot weather.<br />Hil and I will be making a couple of batches on Monday morning, I will try the new oil from trade secret, fingers crossed it works. <br />Love your cute stamp, where did you get that ? So nice to have our handmade soaps stamped and appreciated. MargaretPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12990336317308988689noreply@blogger.com