You will be very prepared!
I’m also very new, made my first batch about ten days ago completely out of impulse with zero prep (you really can get at least the basic oils at the grocery store and/or Walmart — the latter also has lye (plumbing isle) and essential oils of a few different brands).
It’s been only ten days and I know it has to cure like 4 more weeks but couldn’t resist trying it and it’s so good! I had pretty bad memories of soap bars from my parents’ house and since then have only used liquid soap, but this is just great — bubbly, smells delicious, and not drying at all. Really worth the effort.
Good luck with the first batch!
It probably won’t be called “Lye”. Look for this or something similar. Walmart and Lowe’s both carry it near me. Home Depot does not carry anywhere as I guess it’s also used to make crystal meth (?)There was no lye, only drano and the like
Oh Wow! I thought all I saw was the liquid stuff, but maybe it wasn't all liquid. I'll take a look next time I'm there again. Thank you! Oh, and also, yes, it is used to make crystal meth, which is actually a pretty big problem in my area, based on all the local arrests reported. Small town...who woulda thought.View attachment 34680
It probably won’t be called “Lye”. Look for this or something similar. Walmart and Lowe’s both carry it near me. Home Depot does not carry anywhere as I guess it’s also used to make crystal meth (?)
I need a paycheck under my belt first...good thing I get paid Friday.
Nice for some!That’s why I love amazon! I can order most oils and get them the same day or next
I've been broke ever since I started soap making :-(
I turned out my stinky lavender soaps from their moulds. I used @Zany_in_CO's 'no-slime' castile recipe and added 10% coconut and 5% castor. The soaps look very creamy! Interestingly, I used a heap of my blue colouring, which up til now has always turned purple in the soap - but this time it did nothing. Never mind - they still look quite nice with just hint of lilac colour:
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I've had that happen before. Some colourants are not compatible with cp; they can morph. I wanted to make a soap I called Ice Queen... it turned into Amethyst Queen because the blue morphed to purple.
I haven't had an issue with micas. Wherever you purchase your colourants should have information on whether they morph.Does this include micas? iv read that some are chemically coloured and can bleed in soaps
Yes, I did the cardboard down the centre trick when pouring - and put the ivory on one side with the pink on the other ( it will be pale pink once it's gelled I believe). A bit of a circular swirl on the inside - but we shall see.Really pretty! Looks like rose and ivory colored soap? Very nice
I haven’t gotten that adventurous yet! Anxious to see how it turns out.es, I did the cardboard down the centre trick when pouring - and put the ivory on one side with the pink on the other
I've been broke ever since I started soap making :-(
I turned out my stinky lavender soaps from their moulds. I used @Zany_in_CO's 'no-slime' castile recipe and added 10% coconut and 5% castor. The soaps look very creamy! Interestingly, I used a heap of my blue colouring, which up til now has always turned purple in the soap - but this time it did nothing. Never mind - they still look quite nice with just hint of lilac colour:
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Well done, Kiwi! Those are beautiful!I turned out my stinky lavender soaps from their moulds. I used Zany's No Slime Castile Recipe and added 10% coconut and 5% castor. The soaps look very creamy! Interestingly, I used a heap of my blue colouring, which up til now has always turned purple in the soap - but this time it did nothing. Never mind - they still look quite nice with just hint of lilac colour:
I haven’t gotten that adventurous yet! Anxious to see how it turns out.
Oh Wow! I thought all I saw was the liquid stuff, but maybe it wasn't all liquid. I'll take a look next time I'm there again. Thank you! Oh, and also, yes, it is used to make crystal meth, which is actually a pretty big problem in my area, based on all the local arrests reported. Small town...who woulda thought.
Editing to say that I looked up where to buy it in my area, and yes, Walmart, Lowes, and Tractor Supply have it. Tractor Supply has the best price though at $14.99 +tax for 2lbs. And I can order it online and pick up in the store, so no shipping cost. I might just end up doing that. I need a paycheck under my belt first...good thing I get paid Friday.
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