Bubbly Buddha
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Bought some Goat's Milk and some activated Charcoal and CANNOT wait to try them out!!! Any tips or hints or faves to try?
So Excited!!!
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What king of goat milk did you get- fresh, powdered?
There are lots of tips floating about on the forum on the different methods of making goat milk soap. I myself use the split method (because I passionately hate mixing lye and milk together :twisted: ). The split method works great for me and is so easy.
Here's one thread out of many that describes it and other goat milk methods, too:
http://www.soapmakingforum.com/forum/vi ... ight=split
For charcoal, I use 1 tsp ppo to a lovely black soap. I just stickblend it right into my oils.
IrishLass
What king of goat milk did you get- fresh, powdered?
There are lots of tips floating about on the forum on the different methods of making goat milk soap. I myself use the split method (because I passionately hate mixing lye and milk together :twisted: ). The split method works great for me and is so easy.
Here's one thread out of many that describes it and other goat milk methods, too:
http://www.soapmakingforum.com/forum/vi ... ight=split
For charcoal, I use 1 tsp ppo to a lovely black soap. I just stickblend it right into my oils.
IrishLass
I've been thinking about using activated charcoal in my CP. I have a few questions. Is it used like black oxide? Does it turn your bubbles dark? Does it have a smooth or scratchy feel? I see that a lot of soapers use it, so I'm thinking it must be very nice. Thank you.
My charcoal is is coal black and it does have a grey lather but it doesn't stain.
I personally like the frozen milk method but am starting to think about switching it up to 50/50 water milk just to make my life a little easier.... :roll:
I personally like the frozen milk method but am starting to think about switching it up to 50/50 water milk just to make my life a little easier.... :roll:
I tried the frozen milk method. It did not melt my milk and by the time I could get anything resembling liquid, the milk had curdled
I premix my lye now and store it in large batches so the 'add after trace' method works VERY well for me.
Now if I could just prevent partial gel (or any at all)...I use the silicone loaf molds and so far NO LUCK. Luckily, no one seems to mind except me.
I premix my lye now and store it in large batches so the 'add after trace' method works VERY well for me.
Now if I could just prevent partial gel (or any at all)...I use the silicone loaf molds and so far NO LUCK. Luckily, no one seems to mind except me.
Bubbly Buddha
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So I froze the GM in ice cube trays and added the lye to that, stirring gently the whole time. Worked great! Only scented 2/3 with Nag Champa (WSP) and the remaining 1/3 I added TD and did a swirl into a tray mold. The GM was really creamy and I can't wait to see how the finished product turns out!
Next up: Charcoal!!!
Next up: Charcoal!!!
I can't wait to see pics of your Nag Champa batch. I have some Nag Champa FO which I had intended to use for incense. However, if yours turns out gorgeous, I may have to rethink my decision. 
How about doing the same thing with the charcoal? Half charcoal, add TD to the other half and swirl. I'd love to see a black and white swirled soap.
How about doing the same thing with the charcoal? Half charcoal, add TD to the other half and swirl. I'd love to see a black and white swirled soap.
