I suppose it's good, then, that, now that I've made a few batches of soap and know a lot of the "basics", I'm not afraid to try new things! Trial and error- here I come! ;-)
The soaps are already lightening up. And I'm liking what I'm seeing.
What kind of red does Madder Root provide?
I've heard Woad can actually be rather dangerous to use. What's your experience with that?
Here's another question, not at all having to do with Sandalwood Powder: I've learned quite well that I need to keep the temperature down making soap with our goats' milk. I've gotten a wooden 4-lb loaf mold. And I've read where, when I use that, it's probably best to put it right in the freezer to keep it from getting too hot. But, where I read this, it doesn't say anything about how long I should leave this mold in the freezer. I'm thinking it doesn't make sense to leave it in the full 24 hours. But maybe it does?? The first time I used this mold with goat milk soap, I removed it after just a few hours. But the mold was still quite warm on the bottom. The soaps ended up turning out just fine.
But, may I ask, what is your take on wooden molds and goat milk soap and having them in the freezer?
Thank you once more!!
- Cathy
