tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-870189977226020047.post3609550003363541131..comments2023-09-13T07:11:19.884-04:00Comments on Homestead Heart: Hand Made Soap the easy wayclown princesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10758267589598575477noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-870189977226020047.post-36128750411685227202014-06-25T18:55:34.884-04:002014-06-25T18:55:34.884-04:00i can't answer that except to say this, i pers...i can't answer that except to say this, i personally would not use a hand mixer due to the tendency for it to splatter and considering that lye is very caustic. my mother used to make it by hand stirring. it would take a lot longer but it works. as for the oatmeal, i've never made it w/o, so i can't say for sure. i would imagine you could, but i would search out other recipes online just to see if the ingredient ratios might be different. good luck!clown princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758267589598575477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-870189977226020047.post-67868895433958444462014-06-25T17:29:30.272-04:002014-06-25T17:29:30.272-04:00i do not have a blender. could i use a hand mixer?...i do not have a blender. could i use a hand mixer? and do i have to put the oatmeal in the soap?<br />thank you.<br /> saraAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00445124861873004189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-870189977226020047.post-88005639317173719502008-12-03T13:49:00.000-05:002008-12-03T13:49:00.000-05:00Mary - I'm so glad you found this useful and succe...Mary - I'm so glad you found this useful and successful. Your goat milk soap sounds wonderful! Thanks for dropping in and commenting. <BR/><BR/>Sallieclown princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758267589598575477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-870189977226020047.post-1337332657815246242008-12-03T12:44:00.000-05:002008-12-03T12:44:00.000-05:00Thank you so much for this soap recipe! I had no i...Thank you so much for this soap recipe! I had no idea you could make such a small batch in the blender. I've been wanting to try soap making for some time now but was always intimidated by the larger batches. <BR/><BR/>I used your recipe with goat's milk instead of water, left out the oatmeal and it worked perfectly! <BR/><BR/>Thank you!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05689211448917360129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-870189977226020047.post-42865462058627361182008-11-18T15:21:00.000-05:002008-11-18T15:21:00.000-05:00Tracy - wow, thanks for sharing all the info and t...Tracy - wow, thanks for sharing all the info and the link. I had no idea you were such a pro at this. <BR/><BR/>My mom used to make all our soap when I was a kid, with lard of course. I like the castile so well because it's one of th few soaps that doesn't irritate my sensitive skin. I use nothing but my homemade soap now and the small blender batches are so quick and easy and work out great for our needs. <BR/><BR/>Carolyn - Hi! Thanks, I like them, too, especially the healing hand one. I could get carried away with all pretty soap molds that are available. <BR/><BR/>Lacy - Hey girl. Yes, I am so glad to have learned this after all these years. And when I make laundry soap I use your tutorial! It works great. I will never buy soap or detergent again when I can make it for pennies on the dollar. <BR/><BR/>You are welcome dear and I think you're pretty great as well. :)clown princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758267589598575477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-870189977226020047.post-20776984890455989172008-11-18T11:42:00.000-05:002008-11-18T11:42:00.000-05:00Very cool! Isn't soapmaking a blast?? I love it!...Very cool! Isn't soapmaking a blast?? I love it! Looks like you have some really nifty moulds!<BR/><BR/>Thank you for your sweet comments on the blog. you are wonderful!<BR/><BR/>In friendship,<BR/>LacyRazorFamilyFarms.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17417905789640513832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-870189977226020047.post-43221981825685317702008-11-18T06:36:00.000-05:002008-11-18T06:36:00.000-05:00Great Post!! I love the look of your soaps!! I hav...Great Post!! I love the look of your soaps!! <BR/><BR/>I have made glycerin soaps before. But your post makes me want to branch out!<BR/><BR/>CarolynCarolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04450417105199027727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-870189977226020047.post-91003425105509256072008-11-17T23:23:00.000-05:002008-11-17T23:23:00.000-05:00I thoroughly enjoyed your post! I am a soapmaker b...I thoroughly enjoyed your post! I am a soapmaker by trade and I have never made soap in a blender, but it sure looks like a great way to try it! <BR/><BR/>I have on occasion made castille soap from oils of hemp, palm, jojoba, almond or even exotic things like macadamia nut oil! Each oil imparts a different benefit to the soap and to your skin too! A little research and some trial and error will make anyone a great soaper! <BR/><BR/>For molds, it's great to use wood. My husband fashioned some of my first molds (tiny batches of say 6 bars) out of pine. Then I lined them with freezer paper and duct taped any edges. The wood insulates the soap as it cools and dries and makes generally a better bar of soap. You can also quite literally pour the soap into them and "hot process" it by putting it into the coolest oven setting you have (250 or less) for about 3-4 hours. The smaller the batch, the less time needed. :) The wood withstands the heat and can be used over and over. The soap is more dry this way when you cut it and can be used more quickly (for those of us that are less patient!)<BR/><BR/>Just make sure that you never mix anything aluminum with lye or soap. The lye and aluminum can make a nasty reaction. ALWAYS use wood or stainless steel. <BR/><BR/>We have grown in the last six years to the point where we make 25 pound batches each time (yielding us more than 75 bars) and we make several batches each time. If anyone is interested in how we make soap, and seeing some color pics, just check out this link -- <BR/><BR/>http://www.rainiersoapworks.com/How_a_Bar_of_Soap_Is_Made.htm<BR/><BR/>You can see wooden molds with the duct tape and soap in them. I hope you enjoy!Freak Magnethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17630441982638018243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-870189977226020047.post-11701040166746985442008-11-17T21:33:00.000-05:002008-11-17T21:33:00.000-05:00Matthew - The molds I use are the heavy clear plas...Matthew - The molds I use are the heavy clear plastic ones. I've seen some that are a white, thin plastic and I'm not sure they would hold up very well or tolerate the heat.<BR/><BR/>granny Sue - you are welcome!<BR/><BR/>country wife - if you can't find lye locally you can find it online I'm sure. <BR/><BR/>country girl - Thanks for answering CW's question. Yes, I like the molds, but have made it in a pan and cut it into bars as well. The soaps pictured are for gifting, so using the molds makes them look a little more special. <BR/>Yes, let me know how you do with it!clown princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758267589598575477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-870189977226020047.post-5641315328518255242008-11-17T20:33:00.000-05:002008-11-17T20:33:00.000-05:00I was excited to see your post! I want to make so...I was excited to see your post! I want to make soaps and I've have been looking around for an easy recipe to start with and this one is PERFECT!! I am going to buy some molds, they really make the soap look nice. <BR/>To answer Country Wife's question I found lye at my local Agway (grain/hardware) store.<BR/>Thanks again, I will let you know how I do!Country Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04391306626662391336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-870189977226020047.post-1550220181727356672008-11-17T15:22:00.000-05:002008-11-17T15:22:00.000-05:00WHERE do you find lye crystals? I'm thinking I'll ...WHERE do you find lye crystals? I'm thinking I'll just have to drip my own if I can't find some soon.<BR/><BR/>By the way, I tagged you for a meme at my blog.Country Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02672669122242456408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-870189977226020047.post-35441092896829173292008-11-17T15:01:00.000-05:002008-11-17T15:01:00.000-05:00I used to make soap, but it's been years since I d...I used to make soap, but it's been years since I did it. This year it's back on my to-do list. Thank you for the step by step instructions.<BR/><BR/>And...<BR/><BR/>you've been tagged! See my blog for information.Granny Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01129064020727041161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-870189977226020047.post-30749580388156080812008-11-17T14:39:00.000-05:002008-11-17T14:39:00.000-05:00Interesting post. We make soap every year to give...Interesting post. We make soap every year to give as Christmas gifts. We always used wooden molds that I made, I didn't know if the plastic one's would hold up. I will definately try the plastic molds this year. Everyone loves our homemade soap. It is so easy to make, too. <BR/><BR/>MatthewMatthew Burnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625103538582649633noreply@blogger.com