annalee2003
Well-Known Member
I know, I know ... not another "first soap!" thread.
Also, I apologize in advance for the long post.
But seriously, I completely understand why you're all addicted to this soap making thing. I was practically dancing and almost crying (not really ... misty eyed, really) when I got to cut into my very first batch of soap.
I had no issues with it! Even despite my scale being a little wonky (screw you, cheap Walmart scale! Definitely buying a better one). The batch came out perfect after 24 hours. I was completely expecting the worst: Volcano, ricing and glycerin rivers galore. But nope!!
The only minor issue I had was that the plastic garbage bag that I laid on top of the soap had ink on it, which imprinted onto the batch. But I easily cut that off and tried to make it all into presentable (if a little odd) shaped bars.
20% coconut oil
50% olive oil
30% soybean oil
No colors or fragrances added, since this was obviously my very first batch and I didn't want to ruin it.
The whole process was such an experience! Up until last night, I had only watched videos and read countless threads on this whole soap making process. It's been two long months of researching, learning and getting my supplies and ingredients together. It almost felt like a dream.
Thank you to everyone on this forum for all the wonderful and useful advice and knowledge! I couldn't have don't this with out you (... now where's my Emmy award?
).
Also, I apologize in advance for the long post.
But seriously, I completely understand why you're all addicted to this soap making thing. I was practically dancing and almost crying (not really ... misty eyed, really) when I got to cut into my very first batch of soap.
I had no issues with it! Even despite my scale being a little wonky (screw you, cheap Walmart scale! Definitely buying a better one). The batch came out perfect after 24 hours. I was completely expecting the worst: Volcano, ricing and glycerin rivers galore. But nope!!
The only minor issue I had was that the plastic garbage bag that I laid on top of the soap had ink on it, which imprinted onto the batch. But I easily cut that off and tried to make it all into presentable (if a little odd) shaped bars.
20% coconut oil
50% olive oil
30% soybean oil
No colors or fragrances added, since this was obviously my very first batch and I didn't want to ruin it.
The whole process was such an experience! Up until last night, I had only watched videos and read countless threads on this whole soap making process. It's been two long months of researching, learning and getting my supplies and ingredients together. It almost felt like a dream.
Thank you to everyone on this forum for all the wonderful and useful advice and knowledge! I couldn't have don't this with out you (... now where's my Emmy award?
).
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