tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post2043016789716049549..comments2024-03-20T21:54:36.152+10:00Comments on Going Grey and Slightly Green: Carrot and Calendula SoapNanna Chelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-55161485532209543652019-10-11T08:53:55.164+10:002019-10-11T08:53:55.164+10:00Alison, we can buy the lye in our Coles supermarke...Alison, we can buy the lye in our Coles supermarket or at Bunnings. I am not sure where you live. My plastic moulds cracked too so I only use silicone ones now which make it so much easier to get the soap out. I hope the recipe works for you. You do need to chill or freeze the carrot juice first though. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-44886819713916482342019-10-11T08:51:44.925+10:002019-10-11T08:51:44.925+10:00Sharon it is fun once you get the hang of it.Sharon it is fun once you get the hang of it.Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-36524078945598317742019-10-11T08:01:26.270+10:002019-10-11T08:01:26.270+10:00Your soaps inspired me to make soap. I did one ba...Your soaps inspired me to make soap. I did one batch today for xmas and ordered some more lye. I love your molds I just used a square silicone pan I had. My old plastic molds cracked with age. Thank you for the recipe.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16730470384744516373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-67876984639298079882019-10-09T01:32:11.607+10:002019-10-09T01:32:11.607+10:00What beautiful soaps. I have always wanted to make...What beautiful soaps. I have always wanted to make soap.Sharon Kwilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00204757096377140896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-2302119168060078072019-10-07T09:53:52.666+10:002019-10-07T09:53:52.666+10:00Toni, you might need to leave it in the moulds a b...Toni, you might need to leave it in the moulds a bit longer than usual. I left it for four days then put the moulds in the freezer for an hour or so which made it easier to get the soap out. I would be interested to hear how it works out for you. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-63331490507979510702019-10-07T08:25:17.564+10:002019-10-07T08:25:17.564+10:00I love your soaps! Those are cute molds, too. Than...I love your soaps! Those are cute molds, too. Thank you for including the soap recipe. I think I'm going to try it tomorrow or Tuesday morning.<br />Thanks again,<br />Tonimagnoliasnteahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08517995125207145961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-12783078460320711352019-10-06T17:00:28.532+10:002019-10-06T17:00:28.532+10:00Sally, do have a go and see how it works out. Once...Sally, do have a go and see how it works out. Once the next two hot days are out of the way the temps return to normal thank goodness. 16C sounds wonderful.Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-55747867511034980062019-10-06T16:58:34.819+10:002019-10-06T16:58:34.819+10:00Nil, that batch has another week to cure so I will...Nil, that batch has another week to cure so I will let you know.Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-72845835295531797612019-10-06T15:15:49.884+10:002019-10-06T15:15:49.884+10:00Once again Chel you've astounded me with your ...Once again Chel you've astounded me with your adventurous soaps. We had one hot day yesterday (34C) but today we're back to 16C so it's ideal for working in the garden. When it heats up again and I can't work outside I'll be making a few batches of soap. I might even have a go at carrot soap. XXJembella Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07646075804716647311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-29538689085441131312019-10-06T12:53:43.979+10:002019-10-06T12:53:43.979+10:00Tomorrow I’m going to make another batch of soap. ...Tomorrow I’m going to make another batch of soap. I’ll try the room temperature method. Thank you for the link Chel.<br />I remember you added beeswax to a previous batch. How did it turn out? Nil @ The Little House by the Lakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05812637017406376233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-74541784940028279472019-10-06T07:18:55.898+10:002019-10-06T07:18:55.898+10:00I am not looking forward to the heatwave either, C...I am not looking forward to the heatwave either, Chris. The older I get the less I can tolerate the heat. The prospect of rain is encouraging. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-81246038003732883312019-10-05T22:14:10.849+10:002019-10-05T22:14:10.849+10:00Our outside thermometre, read 36 degrees C, this a...Our outside thermometre, read 36 degrees C, this afternoon. They're predicting 40 and 41, for Monday and Tuesday. I'm not looking forward to my garden, after those days. But predicting 90% chance of showers, for Friday. Here's hoping.<br /><br />I thought your soaps turned out really well, and I'm always surprised by what new experiments you attempt. The colour definitely says carrots to me. Better watch, Bugs Bunny, doesn't show up for a bar or two. ;)<br />Chris https://www.blogger.com/profile/13715819899708384147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-20611202053407841212019-10-05T22:00:00.561+10:002019-10-05T22:00:00.561+10:00No I thought I might go during the heatwave on Mon...No I thought I might go during the heatwave on Monday. I hope there is another series coming up. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-7043506139037521792019-10-05T21:42:21.144+10:002019-10-05T21:42:21.144+10:00Calendulas are practically a weed in my Kandos gar...Calendulas are practically a weed in my Kandos garden, they don't seem bothered by the dry.<br />Did you enjoy the movie? I went this week and while it was nice to see the caste again and on the big screen a movie just can't have the same story impact as a full TV series.Joan Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16358008925558240778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-81691913119962620962019-10-05T16:28:23.861+10:002019-10-05T16:28:23.861+10:00Tanka, haven't you plucked up enough courage t...Tanka, haven't you plucked up enough courage to make soap yet? 😄 Go on...have a go. You will enjoy the process. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-5938036641609138372019-10-05T15:24:44.061+10:002019-10-05T15:24:44.061+10:00You make the most delicious looking soap Nanna Che...You make the most delicious looking soap Nanna Chel. <br /><br />It amazes me the variety of ingredients you can use. I made some salve with my calendulas and am enjoying the process. Hopefully this is getting me closer to making soap haha!<br /><br />Its hot here today. Typical drought weather, strong wind, lots of dirt and 41C!<br /><br />Have a lovely weekend xxxTaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176661940614462611noreply@blogger.com