some questions about quick-pour soap...

[redhen]

ooh that sounds like a nice scent!...so what ingredients do i need?..is it hard..and should i do cold process..whatever that means..lol

 

[luvmychicknkids]

First, you will need a good scale. I use a postal scale. Find a good lye calculator online and it will show you exactly how much you need of lye/fat/liquid. You can use what you want in those areas according to your likes/dislikes. I, personally, use lard since I do eat pork anyway. Goat milk is good and you can use plain water. I use a crock pot and a hand blender but you can mix by hand.

And if I just read that I would say HUH?????? LOL Just find a good site that will talk you through it step by step and you will do great.

Just don't forget to let it cure afterward for a few weeks. I made the mistake of getting impatient and had harsh, drying, skin burning soap!!!! NOT GOOD!!! Once it cures it is AWESOME!!!!

 

[redhen]

thanks!..i think i will check it out...now, is it cheaper to make it than buying it at the store?

 

[luvmychicknkids]

Wellllllllllllll.....................

Once you buy all the stuff you feel like you spent a LOT. However, it makes a LOT of bars and they last so long. It is definitely more cost effective than the higher end beauty soaps in the long run and makes my skin a million times (that may be a slight exaggeration

) softer and healthier.

 

[redhen]

LOL..okay i will give it a try..i like trying things like that...i'll be up all night researching it!...lol..thanks agin for all the help!, Wendy

 

[luvmychicknkids]

You are welcome!!! Have fun and keep us updated when you try it!!!!

 

[redhen]

i will thanks!..

 

[Sunny Side Up]

Last year we made lots of the melt-and-pour soaps for many of our Christmas presents, and will do the same this year. Especially since we already have the molds and lots of the coloring & fragrances left over too. The materials were easy to find at many of the big craft stores, we have Michael's & Jo Anne Fabrics here and they always run coupons each week in the papers at this time of year.

It's absurdly EASY to make really pretty and impressive fancy little soaps, and there are books in the library & at the craft store showing extra nifty things you can do with the materials. I thought they made great gifts because:
> they're home-made
> but they look nice, even when your young kids "help"
> even your youngest kids can help by choosing the color combinations, shapes to use & fragrances, older ones can help stir the melted soap and even carefully pour
> they're inexpensive to make yourself, but a nice gift to give because you'd pay a lot to buy something similar in the store
> they're consumable -- your recipients can use & enjoy them but not have them cluttering up their homes forever

I'm sure the lye and other similar type soaps are better, last longer, and have other commendable qualities, but if you're looking for an easy, economical craft to master quickly in time for this holiday season, the quick-pour soaps are fantastic.

 

[redhen]

thanks..and yeah..i love doing it so far!..and i am amazed at how many ways you can make it...all the cool things you can add to it....and i think people will really appreciate them also...being homemade and all...