@barb s June sounds fine for the chickenfest (or in May), as long as its not the 3rd week in june - thats the annual Michigan chickenstock is the 3rd week(saturday) in june every year, & would be difficult to be both places at once . . . . . . . .
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@barb s June sounds fine for the chickenfest (or in May), as long as its not the 3rd week in june - thats the annual Michigan chickenstock is the 3rd week(saturday) in june every year, & would be difficult to be both places at once . . . . . . . .
So I took my time measuring and weighing the ingredients. Then I slowly added the lye to the very cold milk. So far so good. I melted and heated the oils. Again so far so good. Then mixing. It took quite a bit of time to come to a barely visible trace. I was fine with that. But where I had the most trouble was pouring the soap into the molds. I think next time I will use a small measuring cup to fill the molds much like I would if I was making muffins. Currently the soap is hardening in the molds on the kitchen table. The next update will be tomorrow at the soonest.I'm going to attempt to make a small batch of soap. I'll keep you all updated. For now I'm using cows milk but soon enough I'll have goat's milk.
So I took my time measuring and weighing the ingredients. Then I slowly added the lye to the very cold milk. So far so good. I melted and heated the oils. Again so far so good. Then mixing. It took quite a bit of time to come to a barely visible trace. I was fine with that. But where I had the most trouble was pouring the soap into the molds. I think next time I will use a small measuring cup to fill the molds much like I would if I was making muffins. Currently the soap is hardening in the molds on the kitchen table. The next update will be tomorrow at the soonest.
Sally, I really want to learn how to make soap! Are you doing this on your stovetop?
What type of pot are you using?
I'm guessing that pot is dedicated to the soap making?
Where did you purchase your supplies?
How long does it take from start to finish?
Thanks!
Diana
Zionsville
Quote: The process is explained in the video trying to sell you a soap kit. I did not buy the kit but the video is a great how to.
http://www.essentialdepot.com/
I used glass bowls. They washed up fine. Amazon has the lye. Sams has the basic oils ~ olive, coconut, and shortening. It is recommended to spend at least 30 minutes slowly adding the lye to the liquid then it took about another 30 minutes of mixing and poring into the molds. Then maybe 30 minutes of cleaning the supplies before washing them all by themselves in the dishwaasher.
Currently the soap is hardening in the molds. I might have used too much olive oil as the soap is looking pretty soft. Here is a site that can help you decide on which oils to use. they have lots of information about the oils.
https://www.thesage.com/calcs/LyeCalc.html
from AVOCA, INDIANA (10 min N of Bedford 20 min S of Bloomington)
In search of local breeders or just chicken owners willing to part with some baby chicks in the next few weeks. Looking for the following Breeds
DORKING----PLYMOUTH ROCK---- SEX LINKS----DOMINIQUE----FAVORELLO----FRIZZLE SIZZLE----SILKIE BUFF ORINGTON
Please PM me if you're close and have any of these breeds!!!!!
THANK YOU
KRISTI