Hello, fellow soap enthusiasts!
I am making my first soap, simple marseille soap, this weekend if everything goes well. I am reaching out to you with several questions, though.
First, I am wondering what type of oils to choose. As it's a test and not meant for selling, I was planning on using some cheap oils found in supermarkets. Are cooking oils suitable for soap making or is it bound to fail?
Secondly, I couldn't get an infrared thermometer. I see that it's one that is used a lot in soap making but I am wondering if a simple cooking thermometer will be good. Infrared ones are quite pricey.
Lastly, do you have any tips and tricks that could help me with my first soap? Things you wished you have known before trying for the first time?
I thank you in advance for your answers! Really hoping my first try will go well![Thumbs Up :thumbs: :thumbs:](https://yoursmiles.org/tsmile/yes/t2724.gif)
Williams Nadia
I am making my first soap, simple marseille soap, this weekend if everything goes well. I am reaching out to you with several questions, though.
First, I am wondering what type of oils to choose. As it's a test and not meant for selling, I was planning on using some cheap oils found in supermarkets. Are cooking oils suitable for soap making or is it bound to fail?
Secondly, I couldn't get an infrared thermometer. I see that it's one that is used a lot in soap making but I am wondering if a simple cooking thermometer will be good. Infrared ones are quite pricey.
Lastly, do you have any tips and tricks that could help me with my first soap? Things you wished you have known before trying for the first time?
I thank you in advance for your answers! Really hoping my first try will go well
![Thumbs Up :thumbs: :thumbs:](https://yoursmiles.org/tsmile/yes/t2724.gif)
Williams Nadia