While I'm Learning, Olive Oil Question

[DeeDee]

I bought my oils from Soapers Choice and thought they were quite reasonable, along with shipping. Although I didn't buy large amounts.
I will run out soon if I continue to use what I have.

While I am learning, can I just use regular olive oil from the grocery store until I get the hang of things? I know you can use crisco too.
Are there other oils that can be bought at the grocery store that can be used?

Thanks!

 

[vivcarm]

Oh Yes, I use Olive oil from the supermarket all the time, just make sure it is the lightest one, and that it is 100% Olive oil. some say that it is but alsways look at the small print! It is much cheaper that way, over in the Uk anyway!

 

[carebear]

absolutely the olive oil at the grocery store is just as good - it's the same!

you can use lard, canola, soybean (small doses of those two), sunflower, safflower, crisco, castor, corn (in theory - I don't like this one), palm - heck if you can find it, you can soap it!

 

[DeeDee]

That is so cool! I need to go grocery shopping, tomorrow I think!
I will have to stock up on oils. Another cool thing, I have a guy near me, The Lye Guy, so I can just go pick up my lye!
I just hated the thought of using and having to order more oils on line while I am learning.
Thank you thank you!

 

[cdwinsby]

I buy both my grapeseed and my olive oil from the grocery store....way cheaper than any supplier....especially when I buy from Superstore.

 

[Deda]

Yep, I buy the 5 litre OO from Costco, I cringe when I drag 10 bottles to the cashier. But it's cheaper per ounce than the olive pomace I can buy anywhere else. And No Shipping - a big plus.

BTW, Price Check for last week was 22.99 for 169 oz. - or 2.18 a lb.

 

[soapbuddy]

Yep, I buy the 5 litre OO from Costco, I cringe when I drag 10 bottles to the cashier. But it's cheaper per ounce than the olive pomace I can buy anywhere else. And No Shipping - a big plus.

BTW, Price Check for last week was 22.99 for 169 oz. - or 2.18 a lb.

I do that too. Everything else I buy in 50 lb. buckets.

 

[Deda]

Yep, I buy the 5 litre OO from Costco, I cringe when I drag 10 bottles to the cashier. But it's cheaper per ounce than the olive pomace I can buy anywhere else. And No Shipping - a big plus.

BTW, Price Check for last week was 22.99 for 169 oz. - or 2.18 a lb.

I do that too. Everything else I buy in 50 lb. buckets.

I'm so glad to know you do that too! I've looked everywhere for cheaper OO, but unless I order by the drum it's not cheaper.

I called Cargill in Richmond asking about where to buy CO and Palm 200lbs at a time, they sent me to a guy who was going to let me in on this big secret - Soapers Choice/Mike Lawson

 

[soapbuddy]

Yep, I buy the 5 litre OO from Costco, I cringe when I drag 10 bottles to the cashier. But it's cheaper per ounce than the olive pomace I can buy anywhere else. And No Shipping - a big plus.

BTW, Price Check for last week was 22.99 for 169 oz. - or 2.18 a lb.

I do that too. Everything else I buy in 50 lb. buckets.

I'm so glad to know you do that too! I've looked everywhere for cheaper OO, but unless I order by the drum it's not cheaper.

I called Cargill in Richmond asking about where to buy CO and Palm 200lbs at a time, they sent me to a guy who was going to let me in on this big secret - Soapers Choice/Mike Lawson

Some big secret!
I had a chance to buy 2 tons of pure cocoa butter at a ridiculously low price. If I had the facilities, I would have bought it.

 

[SimplyE]

I had a chance to buy 2 tons of pure cocoa butter at a ridiculously low price. If I had the facilities, I would have bought it.

:shock: Now that is a lot of cocoa! Who would have that kind of facility?

 

[soapbuddy]

I had a chance to buy 2 tons of pure cocoa butter at a ridiculously low price. If I had the facilities, I would have bought it.

:shock: Now that is a lot of cocoa! Who would have that kind of facility?

I passed my info on to a well known soapmaking vendor. We'll see. I wanted that butter soooo bad. But the crate would have been higher than my house and it would have melted in the Palm Springs heat.

 

[Bunny]

Walmart carries coconut oil too. It's not that pricey at all.

 

[jarvan]

Thanks for reminding me about the coconut oil Bunny! I almost forgot and would be very sad to try soaping tomorrow without my stash. It was on the list today and I forgot!

 

[IanT]

absolutely the olive oil at the grocery store is just as good - it's the same!

you can use lard, canola, soybean (small doses of those two), sunflower, safflower, crisco, castor, corn (in theory - I don't like this one), palm - heck if you can find it, you can soap it!

agreed....quality-wise its the same, your just getting it at market price and not wholesale!

 

[DeeDee]

Thanks! I went to walmart and bought olive, safflower, coconut and castor oil!
I was tempted to buy some lard, crisco and goats milk! Can I use goats milk from a can? I didn't see powered goats milk, does it come in a powder?
They had all kinds of powdered milk, but wasn't sure what kind I can use.
I've also seen where people use coconut cream,,,what is coconut cream?
Boy, look at all the questions,,sorry!

 

[honor435]

i just found palm at cub in the health section, it says shortening, but is 100% palm oil!

 

[soapbuddy]

Thanks! I went to walmart and bought olive, safflower, coconut and castor oil!
I was tempted to buy some lard, crisco and goats milk! Can I use goats milk from a can? I didn't see powered goats milk, does it come in a powder?
They had all kinds of powdered milk, but wasn't sure what kind I can use.
I've also seen where people use coconut cream,,,what is coconut cream?
Boy, look at all the questions,,sorry!

You can use goat's milk in a can, just make sure it doesn't have guar gum.