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| Easy basic soapmaking instructions |
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| Making soap really is a lot of fun. And once you begin, you'll find it's really not all that difficult. Materials Needed: Stainless steel pot (for melting fats and oils) Glass measuring cup-- a large one (for dissolving lye in water) Stainless steel spoon--or a plastic spoon. Slotted spoons are best. Mold(s)--cardboard boxes, lined with garbage bags work just fine, as do baby wipe containers, dishpans, and a variety of other household items! While wearing your goggles, gloves, and long sleeves, and are sure that you are in a well ventilated area, mix your lye into liquid, and stir until dissolved. Set aside, and allow to cool to room temperature. ( I have been known to mix my lye water the night before) Combine your oils and heat over low heat until completely melted. Allow to cool to 100-125 degrees. Slowly pour lye soloution into melted oils, being careful not to splash any on yourself. Stir until trace. Trace is when the mixture looks kind of like thickened pudding. It will support a drop or stir marks for a couple of seconds. Tracing can take a LONG time. Most people prefer to use a stick blender. In that case, stir for a couple minutes by hand, then use the stick blender for a couple minutes.....alternate back and forth until trace. If you are adding fragrance, do it at light trace. Pour soap into molds. (if you are not using a plastic bag lining, be sure to oil your molds so that soap doesn't get stuck in the mold!) Cover your molds with a blanket and put in a place where it will not be disturbed. Allow to remain in the mold for 24-48 hours. NO PEEKING! After removing soap from mold, allow to rest for about an hour, then cut into bars. Place bars out to cure. Be sure that they are not touching, and turn once a day. Your soap needs to cure for at least 4 weeks, in order for all the water to evaporate, and to allow the lye to completey saponify. Now you are ready to enjoy your soap! |
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