tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post4070058101354386053..comments2024-03-20T21:54:36.152+10:00Comments on Going Grey and Slightly Green: A new goat's milk soap experimentNanna Chelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-41643661329501146992016-03-01T09:03:16.854+10:002016-03-01T09:03:16.854+10:00Soap making is such a useful skill to have Chel. I...Soap making is such a useful skill to have Chel. It is on my "one day" list. The most significant simple living change here at the moment is that my husband has started brewing his own beer again after a break of about 10 years. I calculated the annual savings will be about $1400. I am very impressed with him.Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16322236537807536688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-69357611476744306662016-02-28T14:44:46.560+10:002016-02-28T14:44:46.560+10:00Good on you for having a go Nanna Chel, I've h...Good on you for having a go Nanna Chel, I've had one go at making goats milk soap & it turned out a bit soft, but its all a learning experience & as long as you have fun doing it, thats the main thing.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02087072705140187478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-17665906065571971582016-02-28T14:39:41.352+10:002016-02-28T14:39:41.352+10:00I miss making soap. Maybe if I can move this year...I miss making soap. Maybe if I can move this year I will find a place where there is outdoor space that I can use.<br /><br />I like the swirl, too. It reminds me of fern fossils. So pretty.Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13601154555210668680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-9597703322645512332016-02-28T12:52:07.590+10:002016-02-28T12:52:07.590+10:00Kathy, the next batch should be swirled properly.....Kathy, the next batch should be swirled properly...not that I really know what I am doing. LOL!Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-12516167699864682262016-02-28T12:51:16.378+10:002016-02-28T12:51:16.378+10:00Yes Kelly the moulds are very nice. Soap supplies ...Yes Kelly the moulds are very nice. Soap supplies have them and they used to be about $15 a few years ago. Probably more now. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-2725257689848334802016-02-28T12:50:13.213+10:002016-02-28T12:50:13.213+10:00Barb, I don't care what colour my soap turn ou...Barb, I don't care what colour my soap turn out like as long as they lather alright. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-79096316788384483142016-02-28T12:49:28.021+10:002016-02-28T12:49:28.021+10:00Every batch of soap looks different, Phil. Nothing...Every batch of soap looks different, Phil. Nothing like variety eh?Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-45325516147696568432016-02-28T12:48:44.284+10:002016-02-28T12:48:44.284+10:00Mimi, I thought you would like the white necklace....Mimi, I thought you would like the white necklace. ;-)Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-49172071417248770522016-02-28T09:22:27.665+10:002016-02-28T09:22:27.665+10:00I think the 'swirl' is kind of pretty, int...I think the 'swirl' is kind of pretty, interesting ti see the different batches side by side as well. Love that you share so many good tips with us!!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209722078916803400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-12207077088376260382016-02-27T19:18:01.955+10:002016-02-27T19:18:01.955+10:00Your soap looks so great, I really love the "...Your soap looks so great, I really love the "goats milk" moulds, don't they add a professional touch!Kelly Casanovahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13089138869326091823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-62283701634226149342016-02-27T18:46:42.374+10:002016-02-27T18:46:42.374+10:00I don't mind the darker shade of the goats soa...I don't mind the darker shade of the goats soap. Funny that the boys prefer the lighter colour!Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15511242657757784812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-57039222550263471882016-02-27T13:46:05.246+10:002016-02-27T13:46:05.246+10:00How thoroughly curious! I love the effect.How thoroughly curious! I love the effect.poggeauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00754636457782658089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-41215360767537651542016-02-27T12:22:12.759+10:002016-02-27T12:22:12.759+10:00Chel, I love the little pearly button necklace! Ye...Chel, I love the little pearly button necklace! Yes I'm a fan of the home made Goats Milk Soap too. Isn't it the most sublime thing on your skin? Love that swirly effect! Love, Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-16941611633729801532016-02-27T10:35:29.782+10:002016-02-27T10:35:29.782+10:00Annabel, my next batch of soap will hopefully be p...Annabel, my next batch of soap will hopefully be pink..then again it might be red. LOL! Perhaps it will be speckled as well. :-)Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-77191434928407342702016-02-27T10:34:31.409+10:002016-02-27T10:34:31.409+10:00Lynda, most of the buttons are from old shirts so ...Lynda, most of the buttons are from old shirts so that is a good way to use them up...all 120 of them ;-)Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-83781496053294779162016-02-27T10:33:39.216+10:002016-02-27T10:33:39.216+10:00Jes, as I said the next time I will use the ice ba...Jes, as I said the next time I will use the ice bath again when micing the lye into the milk. I can't wait to see what you come up with when you make yours. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-45303464286986153192016-02-27T10:32:06.236+10:002016-02-27T10:32:06.236+10:00Yes I would get some experience with your soapmaki...Yes I would get some experience with your soapmaking before using goat's milk as it can be a bit tricky at times. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-38171756380050728162016-02-27T10:00:00.991+10:002016-02-27T10:00:00.991+10:00That soap looks amazing. I like the white soap. Al...That soap looks amazing. I like the white soap. Also Goats Milk soap is really expensive t buy... like $7 each. Personally I love it. Thank you for all your soap making inspiration! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-19871208363239476802016-02-27T08:14:53.998+10:002016-02-27T08:14:53.998+10:00Totally agree, i like the white one too. They loo...Totally agree, i like the white one too. They look like a shell necklace. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12605358521258969537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-71980644854329280992016-02-27T02:40:36.213+10:002016-02-27T02:40:36.213+10:00We are raising more milker goats right now since o...We are raising more milker goats right now since our original one passed on last year :( So this is very interesting to me.... And I am really loving that goat milk soap mold to be honest!!! That is half the fun!JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-56864726967948643922016-02-27T01:09:22.841+10:002016-02-27T01:09:22.841+10:00lovely post I am still new to soap making but as I...lovely post I am still new to soap making but as I get better I will try to make goat milk tooemme rose legacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01286356384880384944noreply@blogger.com