Hi , your soap is beautiful ! I hope my first batch comes out 1/2 as well. I have a question for some of the seasoned soap makers and any tips or suggestions would be GREAT!! I am planning on making my 1st batch of soap on Saturday and would like to use this recipe ( I created it my self on a "create your own
lye calculator") The fats/ oils that are in it are based on what is readily available in my area. I have been researching for a week and can't decide between HP or CP I want it to come out well but I also want it to cure pretty quickly ( pref. less than a month ) The recipe remains the same , except for the additives going in at trace stage either way right?
I also would like to know if this mix of fats/oils is going to make my soap too hard or soft ( or cause any other problems you can think of ) So here is the recipe.....
28oz. coffee (liquid)
12 oz. lye
46oz. beef tallow
36oz. crisco
9oz olive oil
2oz castor oil
additives ..2 tbsp. coffee grounds ,2 tbsp cocoa powder
Sorry for writing you folks a novel ...I just really want my 1st batch to come out great.