tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post3321464284473376045..comments2024-03-16T10:06:02.148+10:00Comments on Going Grey and Slightly Green: Some tips for new soapmakersNanna Chelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-86421547344201056482018-01-13T10:31:20.730+10:002018-01-13T10:31:20.730+10:00There are so many helpful soap making tips here Ch...There are so many helpful soap making tips here Chel, so I am saving this to pinterest for future reference when it is cooler and I have a go at this very useful activity. Thanks again, Pauline Happy Retiree's Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614074474795791475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-79156954999310313042018-01-10T22:03:48.452+10:002018-01-10T22:03:48.452+10:00Sally, it only takes me a couple of minutes to get...Sally, it only takes me a couple of minutes to get to trace so perhaps your stick blender is on the blink. My problem is trying to stop mine going to a thick trace too quickly if I am going to add colours and scent. I know it takes forever to get to trace when stirring by hand but it is a different story when using a stick blender. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-20791287833101021662018-01-10T22:00:09.853+10:002018-01-10T22:00:09.853+10:00Nil, just let us know on the forum how you go and ...Nil, just let us know on the forum how you go and if you have any problems as I am sure someone will be able to help. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-60555706118248835112018-01-10T19:42:26.520+10:002018-01-10T19:42:26.520+10:00I made another batch of soap for us last week and ...I made another batch of soap for us last week and I will make another couple of batches soon. I use milk containers as moulds, and slice the soaps thickly so the bar of soap fits into our hands easily. For our own use I've been scenting it with eucalyptus oil and I love the fragrance in the shower and for washing our hair. The next batch will be for gifting so it will be sliced more neatly and scented with a lovely blend of essential oils. The only part of soap making that I don't enjoy is the endless beating and how long it takes to get to trace. Do you have any advice on why it seems to take ages? My stick blender gets so hot after a few minutes so I alternate with using a whisk while giving the blender a rest to cool down. Perhaps I need to buy a new one.Jembella Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07646075804716647311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-89148394345458745502018-01-10T08:52:33.137+10:002018-01-10T08:52:33.137+10:00Chel, thank you so much for this post. I have boug...Chel, thank you so much for this post. I have bought everything needed to make simple soaps but didn't do anything yet. I'm going to try the room temperature method. :)Nil @ The Little House by the Lakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05812637017406376233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-34220279261823775222018-01-09T21:25:40.019+10:002018-01-09T21:25:40.019+10:00Can't wait to see what you come up with, Jenny...Can't wait to see what you come up with, Jenny. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-76626504503670961862018-01-09T21:24:48.290+10:002018-01-09T21:24:48.290+10:00Jane I haven't been into the Reject Shop latel...Jane I haven't been into the Reject Shop lately but I did see some silicone moulds in KMart today for $5. I make sure my soap isn't sitting water otherwise it goes gluggy. I have it on a wire rack in the shower. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-31541141428485866612018-01-09T19:07:01.690+10:002018-01-09T19:07:01.690+10:00Thank you! will give this a go next month. :-)Thank you! will give this a go next month. :-)Jenny of Elefantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-44405392943510163692018-01-09T09:44:18.463+10:002018-01-09T09:44:18.463+10:00Chel I picked up a silicon mould from the reject s...Chel I picked up a silicon mould from the reject shop last Friday. It is a gingerbread man mould. I have this put away to make some cinnamon soap for next Christmas for the little people. I have one proper soap mould and the rest came from Big W, Kmart and op shops.I have been using the room temp method for a while and am reasonably happy with the results. I am now experimenting to see if I can get a soap that doesnt go gloopy when wet. I do like playing around with the process. <br />A bit of advice for those new to soap making from me, dont make soap with little people or fur babies around.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06964345893499561504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-22742294591664364092018-01-09T07:34:15.065+10:002018-01-09T07:34:15.065+10:00Meg, just do it! :-) I printed out the instruction...Meg, just do it! :-) I printed out the instructions and worked carefully through each step when making my first few batches. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-54241802782938868972018-01-09T07:32:46.352+10:002018-01-09T07:32:46.352+10:00I can't wait to see what you make, Tania.I can't wait to see what you make, Tania. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-27435373805580180272018-01-08T20:03:17.294+10:002018-01-08T20:03:17.294+10:00Great tips, I have everything I need. Just need to...Great tips, I have everything I need. Just need to stop stalling!! Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-88945864222493432072018-01-08T19:00:52.018+10:002018-01-08T19:00:52.018+10:00Thank you so much for the tips Nanna Chel.
I have...Thank you so much for the tips Nanna Chel.<br /><br />I have saved them to help me along with soap making.<br /><br />xTaniaTaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176661940614462611noreply@blogger.com