tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post908939482340074316..comments2024-03-20T21:54:36.152+10:00Comments on Going Grey and Slightly Green: Do you make your own soap?Nanna Chelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-26786844654915078172013-12-16T08:14:05.033+10:002013-12-16T08:14:05.033+10:00Welcome Damaria. I am no expert but have made quit...Welcome Damaria. I am no expert but have made quite a few batches now. I did put the 'recipes' I have used which are pretty much all from the DTE forum in one post on my blog. It should come up if you click on the 'soap' label at the bottom of the homepage. I look forward to reading about your soap adventures.Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-43570485248840965772013-12-16T05:34:05.411+10:002013-12-16T05:34:05.411+10:00I hadn't even considered making my own soap u...I hadn't even considered making my own soap until I started reading the Simply Living forums. But the steps to make soap sound so simple and straightforward.. easy to follow. So i'm going to consider it, probably start doing it in the new year. It would definitely save me money... and i'd love to experiment with smells and use my lavendar, mint and other herbs and flowers I have for different smells. But first, i'll do the simple soaps until I have the process right and am used to doing it on a regular basis.Damaria Sennehttp://foodgardeningsa.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-12021380336677663302013-11-16T12:10:49.786+10:002013-11-16T12:10:49.786+10:00Zena, it isn't hard to make if you follow Rhon...Zena, it isn't hard to make if you follow Rhonda's tutorial. You just have to be careful with the caustic soda but once you have overcome your fear it is a lot of fun and before you know it you will be an old hand. I have done an updated post with several soap recipes included if you want to check that one out http://goinggreyandslightlygreen.blogspot.com.au/2013/11/what-soap-recipe-do-you-use.html#comment-form. If you have calendulas growing you can infuse some oil with the petals and make soap for your sensitive skin.Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-40084410156300104782013-11-16T11:19:07.880+10:002013-11-16T11:19:07.880+10:00I haven't made soap but it is at the top of th...I haven't made soap but it is at the top of the list to do because we have very sensitive skin and the good stuff cost a fortune. I have a small soap book and have seen tutorials but your guide has has simplified it even more and not made me so afraid of caustic soda.Zenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16373747863822737468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-61030017930885363942013-07-27T19:32:36.833+10:002013-07-27T19:32:36.833+10:00Hello from me too. Thanks for calling in. You have...Hello from me too. Thanks for calling in. You have a very interesting blog. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-90765643270467269022013-07-27T11:10:47.386+10:002013-07-27T11:10:47.386+10:00Hello, and thanks for reminding me I need to make ...Hello, and thanks for reminding me I need to make another batch! Roots and Seedshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11496050725815960078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-55835720422888149462013-06-20T09:06:12.897+10:002013-06-20T09:06:12.897+10:00I really must try this :) I have put it off and pu...I really must try this :) I have put it off and put it off, but your soap looks so good. Thanks for sharing with us :)<br /><br />xTaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176661940614462611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-61731410620702405932013-06-17T22:19:23.885+10:002013-06-17T22:19:23.885+10:00I can't wait to see what you come up with, Shi...I can't wait to see what you come up with, Shiralee. There are lots of things you can add to soap once you get the hang of it but I just keep mine basic. I'm not terribly adventurous!Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-44647255344493310622013-06-17T17:03:13.023+10:002013-06-17T17:03:13.023+10:00This is now on my to-do list. Your's look love...This is now on my to-do list. Your's look lovely.<br />-Shiralee.A Peaceful Homemakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540234258195815071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-61881885933132619542013-06-17T10:26:20.418+10:002013-06-17T10:26:20.418+10:00Barb, according to the BOM it was 3.6C degrees her...Barb, according to the BOM it was 3.6C degrees here. A veritable heatwave! LOL! Enjoy your trip to Tassie and all the best with your soap making efforts when you get back. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-84294387476369536342013-06-17T08:14:51.947+10:002013-06-17T08:14:51.947+10:00Yes, I will need to invest in a set of digital sca...Yes, I will need to invest in a set of digital scales to make sure I get it right. Thanks for your advice. Hopefully I'll have something to show soon (perhaps after our trip to Tassie brrr).<br /><br />Isn't it fresh this morning? We got down to 2.8C here, but it must have been lower where you are. Hope it warms up quickly.<br /><br />Have a great day.<br />Regards, BarbBarbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15511242657757784812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-50872921792776789252013-06-16T16:22:33.436+10:002013-06-16T16:22:33.436+10:00Yvonne, it is easy and I am waiting to see what yo...Yvonne, it is easy and I am waiting to see what your first batch of soap looks like. LOL!Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-74510496011809732442013-06-16T15:33:18.228+10:002013-06-16T15:33:18.228+10:00You make it look so easy thanks for the step by st...You make it look so easy thanks for the step by step photos - I love the look of your results. Well done Nanna Chel.Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04389174639538113767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-60423881320708126472013-06-16T13:41:28.460+10:002013-06-16T13:41:28.460+10:00Yes Deb, isn't it easy? Once you have made it ...Yes Deb, isn't it easy? Once you have made it you wonder why you took so long to get round to it.<br /><br />Barb,I used digital scales to weigh the ingredients and it wasn't a problem at all. It usually takes about 20 mins for the caustic soda/water mixture to get down to about 50 degrees so once I have started that off I heat my oil. If your oil happens to be hotter than your caustic soda mixture once the latter is at 50 degrees you can always put your saucepan of oil in cold water but you can't reheat the caustic soda mixture. Then once the caustic soda is added to the oil I find it only takes a couple of minutes till it comes to trace when using my stick blender. A few times I have thought that I didn't beat long enough and the mixture got really thick. <br /><br />Have a go. You will be amazed at how easy it is. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-81450766758356096592013-06-16T13:33:40.357+10:002013-06-16T13:33:40.357+10:00So easy............ Yet to make my second batch. ...So easy............ Yet to make my second batch. School hols coming up.DbrhH.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13052036567121618203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-40142644126656026922013-06-16T12:45:28.534+10:002013-06-16T12:45:28.534+10:00Hi Nanna Chel,
I have had the fixings in my cupbo...Hi Nanna Chel,<br /><br />I have had the fixings in my cupboard for quite a while since reading Rhonda Jean's posts about soap making but haven't quite worked up the courage to do it. Your's do look great, how long roughly did the the mixing part take? Did you find it difficult to measure out the ingredients?<br /><br />So, have a lovely Sunday.<br /><br />Regards,<br />BarbBarbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15511242657757784812noreply@blogger.com