tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post6877084400692173047..comments2024-03-20T21:54:36.152+10:00Comments on Going Grey and Slightly Green: Results of experiment using quick method for making cold pressed soapNanna Chelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-20458574770188680072015-11-02T20:43:43.924+10:002015-11-02T20:43:43.924+10:00It certainly lathered up nicely, Zena. The calendu...It certainly lathered up nicely, Zena. The calendula soap as well as the nettle soap I made would also be very good for dry skin. Give it a try sometime. Put the children outside first though :-)Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-91638689819290208772015-11-02T20:42:37.695+10:002015-11-02T20:42:37.695+10:00Jane, I will cover mine next time that's for s...Jane, I will cover mine next time that's for sure. Lightning Ridge must be a fascinating place to visit. Enjoy the rain. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-68649450863918668792015-11-02T20:30:28.340+10:002015-11-02T20:30:28.340+10:00That soap recipe sounds so nourishing for the hand...That soap recipe sounds so nourishing for the hands. My hands get so dry. Have fun at the beach!Zenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16373747863822737468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-20694344321992791542015-11-02T13:56:37.203+10:002015-11-02T13:56:37.203+10:00Nana Chel my soap also developed a bit if a crust ...Nana Chel my soap also developed a bit if a crust over it. Thanks to Phil for commenting here re using cling wrap to avert the crust forming. I will definitely give this a go. Whilst a crust did form my soap was still lovely to use. I tried this method after seeing your post and Phil's. It certainly makes he soap making process much quicker and easier. We're grey nomadding right now and there is water laying around after a big storm last night here in lightning Ridge. Looking like we might get some more rain tonight.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06964345893499561504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-50223258791933442572015-11-01T19:35:49.152+10:002015-11-01T19:35:49.152+10:00Definitely quick and easy, Kelly. Give it a try so...Definitely quick and easy, Kelly. Give it a try sometime. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-55210735608831139342015-11-01T19:35:30.396+10:002015-11-01T19:35:30.396+10:00Yes Lynda, Gavin is full of helpful information, i...Yes Lynda, Gavin is full of helpful information, isn't he? It is great that he and Rhonda share what they have learned with the rest of us. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-19532423897957248182015-11-01T19:34:35.565+10:002015-11-01T19:34:35.565+10:00That is interesting, Selina. I have heard of other...That is interesting, Selina. I have heard of others doing that as well and the soap has worked out. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-88792759708501230882015-11-01T14:19:28.755+10:002015-11-01T14:19:28.755+10:00Interesting soap method, it seems quick and easy. ...Interesting soap method, it seems quick and easy. Lovely flowers!Kelly Casanovahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13089138869326091823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-90854645148149246652015-11-01T08:43:40.926+10:002015-11-01T08:43:40.926+10:00Beautiful flower pics. You certainly are having s...Beautiful flower pics. You certainly are having some fun with your soaps. Gav is a great resource for many things. He lives 30 min from me and i've visited several times. You should taste pizza from his cob oven, divine. Then i guess you have Rhonda at your end. We are all so lucky to have such clever and willing advisers that are prepared to give of themselves. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12605358521258969537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-49278736457937039952015-10-31T22:34:09.592+10:002015-10-31T22:34:09.592+10:00Thanks for that, Phil. Next time I will cover it w...Thanks for that, Phil. Next time I will cover it with clingwrap. I was quick with adding the copha so that it would melt but I might combine my oils when I make it again and add them all at once. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-50065625511875264292015-10-31T22:34:06.010+10:002015-10-31T22:34:06.010+10:00i only melted my copha as i keep that in the freez...i only melted my copha as i keep that in the freezer, other than that i don't heat anything else as don't own a thermometer either. i have heard that covering or wrapping them up helps with the setting of the soap, if it cools down slowly it's much better & lasts longer or something?<br />interesting post, will go have a look at his video too<br />thanx for sharingselinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10173172460099566314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-4095128466140883422015-10-31T22:32:43.817+10:002015-10-31T22:32:43.817+10:00Yes Annabel, I was surprised when I heard about it...Yes Annabel, I was surprised when I heard about it and held my breath when I saw Racheal add the oil to the lye in her demonstration. LOL! It is much quicker so give it a try sometime. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-30031570396599146092015-10-31T22:27:51.596+10:002015-10-31T22:27:51.596+10:00That little bit of crust on the soap would be soda...That little bit of crust on the soap would be soda ash crystals. Soda ash forms when unsaponified lye reacts with the air. With this soap makinhg method it is best to ensure you get to a really solid trace to ensure all lye is saponified. This can also happen if you leave your lye to cool. Using lye immediately is key as is ensuring the bowl you are using is not a heat sink...hence I use a plastic bowl so it does not rob the natural heat from the lye. The tiny film of soda ash can also be averted by popping clingwrap over the soap to stop it's contact with the air during the first 24 hours.<br /><br />I do love this method however...infinitely easier.poggeauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00754636457782658089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-71938946327576447882015-10-31T22:15:57.714+10:002015-10-31T22:15:57.714+10:00This is interesting! I didn't even know the he...This is interesting! I didn't even know the heating of the oil could be skipped. I read that I was meant to get the oil about the same temperature as the caustic mix with a thermometer. But not having a thermometer I just guessed and it worked out fine. So obviously there are different ways that work... interesting!Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.com